Did you know one in five children ages 13-18 have, or will have a serious mental illness? Mental illness knows no boundaries. Essentially everyone is affected by mental illness at some point in their lives, whether it be directly or indirectly through family, friends and even at work. That is why this May, the Lincoln County Mental Health Coalition is observing Mental Health Awareness Month, by offering a free Youth Mental Health First Aid Class.
The program will be offered May 16 and 17, 4-8 p.m. in the Tomahawk High School Library, 1048 E. Kings Rd. (Door #6), Tomahawk. Instructors will be Christine Peterson, M.S.E. Ed.S., Tomahawk School Psychologist; and Allie Libby, LPSC, Merrill High School Counselor.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based program that teaches individuals how to help adolescents (ages 12-18) who are experiencing a mental health or substance abuse issue, or in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid participants will gain knowledge of common mental health challenges for youth and learn strategies to help youth in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
The training is free and open to individuals that live or work in Lincoln County. Space is limited to 30 participants per class. Must be 18 years old to participate. Dinner will be provided. To register contact Kristin Bath, Public Health Educator for the Lincoln County Health Department at 715-539-1373 or [email protected]. Ascension Good Samaritan Hospital is funding this program. To learn more about Youth Mental Health First Aid, visit: https://bit.ly/2BBycMJ.
The Lincoln County Mental Health Coalition is a part of Healthy People Lincoln County, a collaborative that strives to promote partnerships within the community to improve health through advocacy, prevention and implementation of best practices. To learn more about the Lincoln County Mental Health Coalition or to get involved contact Kristin Bath at 715-539-1373 or [email protected].