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Event Title
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Name
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Amanda Noland
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Organization Name
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Elkhart County Health Department
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Phone
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(574) 523-2118
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Email
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[email protected]
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Event Link
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www.eventbrite.com/e/158638204139
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Start Date
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08/04/2021
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Start Time
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09:00 am
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End Date
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08/04/2021
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End Time
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02:30 pm
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Venue
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Create New Venue
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Venue Name
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Elkhart County Administration Building
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Event Address
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117 N 2nd Street
Goshen, Indiana
United States
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Short Description of Event
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Participants who successfully complete the training will become certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Lunch will be provided.
**This course is "blended". You will be required to complete a 2 hour self-paced training PRIOR to attending the in-person portion of the course. All necessary links and materials will be provided for you.
You will learn:
-That the peak age of onset for mental illness is early adolescence.
-The unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents.
-The importance of intervention.
-How to help a youth who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
-A 5-step action plan to assist an adolescent in crisis or an adolescent that is exhibiting the signs and symptoms of mental illness.
-Resources available to help adolescents with a mental health problem.
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