(West Salem) Youth Mental Health First Aid Training of Trainers
Category: Workshop
Date: March 19-23, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Description:

(West Salem) Youth Mental Health First Aid Training of Trainers

DATES: March 19-23, 2018 (5-Day Course)

TIMES: 8:00 am-4:30 pm; all five days - Monday through Friday

LOCATION:
CESA #4
923 East Garland Street
West Salem, WI  54669

CONTACT for more information and submit an application:

  • DPI Project AWARE Grantees: Beth Herman, DPI (608) 267-9242; beth.herman@dpi.wi.gov
  • All Other Applicants: Jackie Schoening, CESA #6 (920) 236-0515; jschoening@cesa6.org

Maximum Limit: 20 Participants
 

What is Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour evidence-based training course designed to give members of the public key skills to identify and respond to signs of mental health concerns in youth, ages 12-18.

Role of Instructor
The primary role of instructors is to teach the Mental Health First Aid course. When they offer the course, instructors must teach the full 8-hour course with fidelity to the core program model and key messages. Each instructor has a set of materials to help guide them through course facilitation.

Read more at: http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org

PLEASE NOTE—Participants must:

  • Apply to be accepted. Submit application to: Beth Herman (DPI Project AWARE) or Jackie Schoening (All others)
    Application Link: //www.wishschools.org/training/2017 YMHFA Instructor Application CESA 6.docx
  • Attend all five days of training without exception (8 hours per day)
  • Review all instructor commitments prior to registering for training

OUTCOME:

  • You are certified to train in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Trainings are designed for up to 30 participants with a co-trainer for each session.
  • Your certification requires a minimum of three trainings per year to remain current.

REGISTER ONLINE:  http://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?from_cms=1&eventid=19186

COST: ** Cost is $1300.00 (Covers training, materials, and lunch) All participants will be billed after the training. Amount will reflect whether you attend as an individual or as part of DPI grants or stipend.**

Registration Questions:
Mary Devine (608) 786-4800; mdevine@cesa4.org

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A block of rooms at the state rate of $82/night has been reserved at the Stoney Creek Hotels, 3060 S Kinney Coulee Rd., Onalaska, WI 54650, reservations: 800-659-2220, website: http://www.stoneycreekhotels.com/hotel/travel/lacrosse/home.do. The block is under CESA #4 and will be held until March 1, 2018.  This hotel is close to more restaurants and shopping in Onalaska, approximately 10 minutes from CESA #4 in West Salem.

Another option is to stay nearby CESA #4 at the AmericInn West Salem, 125 Buol Road, West Salem, WI  54669, [608] 786.3340, website: https://www.americinn.com/hotels/wi/westsalem  The block is under CESA #4 and they are offering a reduced rate of $69/night.

Attachment:
17Youth Mental Health First Aid TOT-CESA6-CESA4.pdf
Where: CESA #4
923 E. Garland St.
West Salem, WI 54669
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