Youth Mental Health First Aid

About 1 in 4 young Australians experience a common mental illness each year. 

Proudly funded by Wagga Wagga City Council, this Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training will teach you practical skills to support an adolescent with a mental health problem. Make a real difference to the young people in your community.

***20 & 21 June SOLD OUT - NEW SESSION ADDED FOR 27 & 28 JUNE!***

YOUTH MHFA TRAINING BENEFITS:

• Improves knowledge of mental illnesses, treatments and first aid actions
• Increases confidence in providing first aid
• Decreases stigmatising attitudes
• Increases the support provided to others

LEARN PRACTICAL FIRST AID SKILLS:

• Recognise common mental health problems in young people
• Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan
• Seek appropriate professional help, and
• Respond in a crisis situation

Please note that this is a face-to-face 14-hour educational course, not a therapy or support group. 

You must be present for the full two days (for example; both the Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 June, OR Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 June) in order to become an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aider. 

Wagga Wagga City Council is proud to significantly subsidize this training course for the community. 

If you need assistance with registering for this course or have any questions, please contact Council's youth Development officer Alex, on 1300 292 442 or email youth@wagga.nsw.gov.au