YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

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Adolescents—especially those living with rare and chronic illnesses, and their siblings— often face unique emotional and mental health challenges. You can be the difference in their journey. By becoming certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), you’ll gain the skills to recognize warning signs, respond effectively, and build stronger support systems for youth.

Why Get Certified?

Youth Mental Health First Aid is more than a training—it’s a movement for change. Certification empowers you to:

✅ Increase awareness and empathy for youth with rare and chronic illnesses

✅ Build advocacy and communication skills to support families and communities

✅ Reduce stigma and foster a culture of mental wellness

✅ Learn practical strategies to intervene in both crisis and non-crisis situations

✅ Create safe spaces where adolescents feel seen, heard, and supported

✅ Strengthen collaboration across schools, healthcare, and community settings

What You’ll Learn

This course equips you with the ALGEE Action Plan, practical steps to support youth ages 12–18 who may be experiencing:

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma and crisis response
  • Eating disorders, ADHD, and substance use
  • Psychosis and disruptive behaviors

You’ll practice how to:

  • Assess for risk of suicide or harm
  • Listen nonjudgmentally
  • Provide reassurance and information
  • Encourage professional help
  • Promote self-help and peer support strategies

Course Options & Structure

Choose the format that works best for you:

  • Virtual: 2-hour online module + 5.5-hour live Zoom session + 30 mins post-work
  • Blended In-Person: 2-hour online module + 5-hour in-person session + 30 mins post-work

Certification is valid for 3 years and includes 6 CEUs.

Who Should Take This Course?

YMHFA is designed for:

  • Parents and caregivers
  • Educators and school staff
  • Social workers and healthcare providers
  • Faith leaders and youth mentors
  • Community advocates
  • No prerequisites required.

Ready to Become Certified?

Thank you for submitting your Youth Mental Health Training request.

Our team has received your information. You can expect to hear from us within 5 business days with next steps, scheduling details, or any follow-up questions. If you requested a scholarship or an in-person training outside the Madison, AL area, we may reach out to discuss availability and any additional details. If you have questions in the meantime, please contact admin@theewefoundation.org.

Register for an upcoming training.

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Training Costs and Payment Information

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION

  • Virtual (online module + Zoom): $125 per person
  • Blended (online module + in-person): $150 per person

GROUP REGISTRATION (5-9 participants)

  • Virtual: $95 per person
  • Blended: $125 per person

*Group participants can cover their own costs, or a single (group) invoice can be provided.  

*Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Please email us at admin@theewefoundation.org for details.

Travel & Additional Costs

This training is based in Madison, Alabama. Requests for in-person training outside of the Madison, AL area may require additional fees to cover travel-related expenses.

Additional costs may include, but are not limited to:

  • Mileage or airfare
  • Lodging (if overnight travel is required)
  • Meals and incidentals
  • Travel time beyond the local service area

Any applicable travel-related costs will be discussed in advance and must be approved before scheduling.

NOTES

  • Certification valid for 3 years and includes 6 CEUs.
  • All fees are non-refundable, but substitutions may be allowed.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

A secure payment link will be sent to you via email. Your registration is not complete until payment has been received. Please complete your payment within 5 business days of receiving the link to allow sufficient time to complete the required pre-work. If you requested scholarship support, a member of our team will contact you. 

PRE-WORK REQUIREMENTS
All participants must complete the required pre-work prior to the training day. Pre-work materials will be made available only after payment has been confirmed. Completion of pre-work is mandatory to participate in the training and receive certification. Please allow sufficient time to complete the pre-work before the scheduled training day.  

For immediate questions, please contact us admin@ewefoundation.org.

Thank you for registering for Youth Mental Health First Aid!

Quick Facts

  • Course value: $170 per person
  • Discounts & group rates available
  • Scholarship support is available through The E.WE Foundation as funds allow
  • Certification by Mental Health First Aid USA & National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • Earn 6 CEUs
Download our YMHFA One-Pager

Need Immediate Help?

If you or someone you know is in crisis:

  • Call or text 988 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
  • Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line, 24/7 support)

Powered by Partnership

This course is developed by Mental Health First Aid USA in collaboration with:

  • National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
  • Missouri Department of Mental Health
  • Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development

Learn more at www.MentalHealthFirstAid.org.