YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
Back in January of 2021 we partnered with the Rye Youth Council, RyeAct, and Greenwich Hospital to bring free Youth Mental Health First Aid training to the Port Chester community.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), and eating disorders.
We were able to sponsor four trainings of roughly 10 participants per session.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Course (YMHFA) – Rye Brook, NY
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.
Click here or the image above to register and secure your spot, or visit RyeYouthCouncil.org for additional details.