Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mariha Shields & Amanda Anderson, ARIN IU 28
September 28, 2026
Welcome!
ARIN IU is pleased to offer a Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training! Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth.
This training is particularly important to offer at this time as we are all navigating the aftermath of the pandemic.
Why Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Who Should Take it
- Teachers
- Support Staff
- Resource Officers
- Coaches
- School Administrators
- After School Club Staff
What it Covers
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use
• How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis
• How to connect the person with help
• NEW: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care and the impact of social media and bullying
Youth Mental Health First Aid
ARIN IU 28 Central Office
September 28, 2026
The course is valued at $170 per participant, however, instructor fees are covered by ARIN IU28, leaving each participant to cover the cost of their materials,
We're offering the FIRST 8 participants materials at NO COST.
Indiana & Armstrong County District Employees - Materials Cost- $35 (includes training, participant manuals, & Act 48), ($30 if you do not require Act 48 Credits.)
All other Registrants - Materials Cost- $35 (includes training, participant manuals, & Act 48), ($30 if you do not require Act 48 Credits.) plus an additional $75 fee.
REGISTRATION DUE BY September 21, 2026
Click the link to register: https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/arin/
Host a YMHFA Session at Your Organization
Contact Mariha or Mandi about hosting Mental Health First Aid in your district or organization. Complete the PD request form below.
