The Montville Township Public Schools Counseling Department is making available an important mental health training program. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is an instructor-led online course designed for adults who are parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, camp counselors, etc. This course is being provided free of charge to parents or guardians of students in grades 6-12. Registration is required and seats are limited. The registration deadline is February 9, 2024. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is presented by the National Council for Mental Health and New Bridge Mental Health Services. Those who participate in “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to, signs of mental health and substance-use challenges among adolescents. Participants will build the skills and confidence needed to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. This course will also help adults learn how to connect young people with help. The Counseling Department of MTPS has scheduled this VIRTUAL event for February 21 and 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” will cover: Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis. How to connect youth with help. Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying. Complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class prior to February 21. On both February 21 and February 28, those who are registered will participate in a 2-hour Instructor-led video conference via Zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants must attend both virtual evenings. Due to space limitations, please register only one parent or guardian per family, in order to allow additional families an opportunity to also register. Those who register will receive a link to the virtual course. The “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” course includes the following dates and activities: “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is an instructor-led online course designed for adults. This course is being provided free of charge to parents or guardians of students in grades 6 to 12. Registration is required and seats are limited. The registration deadline is February 9, 2024. Virtual classes will be held on both February 21 and February 28, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register go to: www.montville.net/mentalhealthfirstaid.

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Program Offered to Parents and Guardians - Program Designed to Provide Support for Young People from Grade 6 to 12

Susan Marinello

February 1, 2024

The Montville Township Public Schools Counseling Department is making available an important mental health training program. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is an instructor-led online course designed for adults who are parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, camp counselors, etc. This course is being provided free of charge to parents or guardians of students in grades 6-12. Registration is required and seats are limited. The registration deadline is February 9, 2024.

“VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is presented by the National Council for Mental Health and New Bridge Mental Health Services. Those who participate in “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to, signs of mental health and substance-use challenges among adolescents. Participants will build the skills and confidence needed to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. This course will also help adults learn how to connect young people with help.

The Counseling Department of MTPS has scheduled this VIRTUAL event for February 21 and 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

 “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” will cover:

  • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
  • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
  • How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
  • How to connect youth with help.
  • Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying.
  • Complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class prior to February 21.
  • On both February 21 and February 28, those who are registered will participate in a 2-hour Instructor-led video conference via Zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Participants must attend both virtual evenings.
  • Due to space limitations, please register only one parent or guardian per family, in order to allow additional families an opportunity to also register.

Those who register will receive a link to the virtual course. The “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” course includes the following dates and activities:

“VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is an instructor-led online course designed for adults. This course is being provided free of charge to parents or guardians of students in grades 6 to 12. Registration is required and seats are limited. The registration deadline is February 9, 2024. Virtual classes will be held on both February 21 and February 28, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

To register go to: www.montville.net/mentalhealthfirstaid.