Register for a Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) certification course for adults in Rye Brook, NY. This evidence-based training teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents and young adults.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, May 29, 2026

• Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Location: Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center, 32 Garibaldi Place, Rye Brook, NY

• Registration Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026

This mental health first aid training is ideal for parents, teachers, coaches, and community members who want to support youth mental wellness.

What You’ll Learn

• How to recognize early signs of mental health issues in teens and young adults

• A proven 5-step action plan to help in both crisis and non-crisis situations

• Strategies for addressing anxiety, depression, bullying, social media challenges, panic attacks, eating disorders, and suicide prevention

Course Format

Participants complete 2 hours of online pre-work followed by a 6-hour in-person training session led by certified instructors from RyeACT and Rye Youth Council.

Why It Matters

• 1 in 5 teens and young adults experience a mental health condition

• 50% of mental illnesses begin by age 14, and 75% by the mid-20s

This YMHFA certification course in Westchester County provides practical tools to recognize warning signs and offer timely support.

Register today to become a certified Youth Mental Health First Aider and make a difference in your community.

Register Here: https://ryeyouthcouncil.networkforgood.com/events/100653-council-of-community-services-youth-mental-health-first-aid

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