YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
FIRST Aid Training
BY VSC
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING FOR IMAGINE SCHOOLS
Pursuant to section 1012.584 of Florida State Statutes, all school employees who have contact with children will be trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid.
In order to assist Broward County Public Schools meet this mandatory state mandate, VSC Training has partnered with the district to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training for public and private schools across the county.
In Imagine schools, success means developing character and enriching minds as they graduate students well prepared for college, career, and life. YMHFA Training is in keeping with the overall philosophy of Imagine Schools. Ensuring the mental health and wellness of all students is a critical component that leads to overall success.​
VSC is excited about our collaboration with many Imagine Schools around the district to provide YMHFA Training to their educational personnel.
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VSC is collaborating with many Imagine Schools around Broward County to provide YMHFA Training to their educational personnel. This webpage gives the educators, students, families and all Imagine stakeholders a look into YMHFA Training and the positive impact it will have on the lives of the students served by these Imagine Schools.
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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Training OVERVIEW
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults working with you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth.
This 6-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
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VSC Virtual Training & Project Management
VSC Training is a part of a national network of certified Mental Health First Aid Instructors.
Our experiences exceed more than 30 years in education, counseling, sociology, and psychology as certified teachers and/or licensed mental health professionals.
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VSC Training has partnered with districts, organizations and companies to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training at locations across the country.
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