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

This nationally endorsed 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.

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 in order to become an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aider:

Session 1: Monday 17 October 8:30am – 2:30pm and Tuesday 18 October 8:30am – 4:30pm
Session 2: Monday 24 October 8:30am – 2:30pm and Tuesday 25 October 8:30am – 4:30pm
Cost: $20 + booking fees
Venue: Wagga Wagga City Council Chambers, Wiradjuri Country
Included: Lunch, tea/coffee and a copy of your own Youth MHFA manual to take home. Sessions to be facilitated by accredited psychologist and MLHD District Clinical Leader, John Dean.

Proudly hosted by Wagga Wagga City Council in partnership with the MLHD and funded by the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People.

If you need assistance with registering for this course or have any questions, please contact Wagga Wagga City Council's Youth Development Officer Alex, on 1300 292 442 or email youth@wagga.nsw.gov.au. If you are experiencing financial difficulty at this time and would still like to attend this training, please reach out.