Expanding the Impact of (Y)MHFA

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a key component in ensuring that adults can provide assistance, whether to other adults or to youth, in times of mental health crisis. This workshop will offer attendees tangible ways to enhance the coordination of MHFA/Youth MHFA in their communities including recruitment of participants, tracking the number of youth referred to services, and maintaining First Aider engagement long-term. Participants will also be introduced to a helpful mobile app for youth to download on their phones to provide resources for mental health issues. Community Partnership’s Regional Support Center has been recognized nationally through their SAMHSA Project AWARE-C grant for their implementation of YMHFA.