Chaddock Hosting Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

QUINCY, IL – Chaddock is excited to offer a live Youth Mental Health First Aid training session live via Zoom, providing participants with essential skills to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges in youth ages 12-18.
The training will be held online and is open to teachers, school staff, coaches, camp counselors, youth group leaders, parents and any adults who work with youth. For just $30, attendees will gain the tools needed to approach young people in crisis, connect them with appropriate resources and better understand the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
Featured Topics Include:
• How to identify common mental health and substance abuse challenges in youth.
• How to approach a young person in crisis.
• Strategies for providing immediate support and connecting youth to professional help.
This live training will be facilitated by Chaddock staff and offers a supportive, interactive environment to
learn these critical skills. It is a valuable opportunity for anyone working with or supporting youth to gain
insights into mental health and make a meaningful difference in their community.
Event Details:
• Tuesday, December 10th
• 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST
• Zoom

Registration is open at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-tickets-
1020929717267.

Located in Quincy, IL, Chaddock is an internationally recognized leader in the treatment of children suffering from the psychological, emotional, and spiritual effects of significant abuse, neglect and trauma. Chaddock’s full range of preventative, educational and treatment services to children from birth to age 21 and their families include community-based services, a special education school, in-home intensive programs and residential treatment. Through The Knowledge Center at Chaddock, our on-campus professionals have the ability to share decades of direct care expertise with professionals and families.