Youth Mental Health First Aid: April 2026
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid training led by YMCA of WNC’s Maria Suarez builds practical skills to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect adolescents to appropriate help. Registration for both days is required for a three-year certificate.
Similar Events
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Interactive, skills-based training that helps caring adults spot signs of youth mental health challenges and practice supportive responses. Emphasizes confident, compassionate communication and knowing when to connect youth with appropriate help.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with practical overdose response steps plus a harm reduction primer and local context on substance use trends. Community-focused learning at a wellness center with resources and Q&A.
Gentle, calming yoga paired with 12 Step recovery tools to help manage stressors and feel better in your body. Beginner friendly and open to anyone impacted by substance use or behavioral health concerns.
Gentle, calming yoga paired with 12 Step recovery tools to help manage stressors and feel better in your body. Beginner friendly and open to anyone impacted by substance use or behavioral health concerns.
Gentle, calming yoga paired with 12 Step recovery tools to help manage stressors and feel better in your body. Beginner friendly and open to anyone impacted by substance use or behavioral health concerns.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
Gentle, beginner friendly yoga led by a C IAYT yoga therapist blends mindful movement with 12 step recovery tools for coping with stressors. A supportive, substance free space for anyone impacted by substance use or behavioral health concerns.
Gentle, beginner friendly yoga led by a C IAYT yoga therapist blends mindful movement with 12 step recovery tools for coping with stressors. A supportive, substance free space for anyone impacted by substance use or behavioral health concerns.
Gentle, beginner friendly yoga led by a C IAYT yoga therapist blends mindful movement with 12 step recovery tools for coping with stressors. A supportive, substance free space for anyone impacted by substance use or behavioral health concerns.
A free hour-long yoga session blending gentle movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices led by a local instructor. Expect a calm, community-focused atmosphere centered on stress relief and body awareness.
A free hour-long yoga session blending gentle movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices led by a local instructor. Expect a calm, community-focused atmosphere centered on stress relief and body awareness.
A free hour-long yoga session blending gentle movement, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices led by a local instructor. Expect a calm, community-focused atmosphere centered on stress relief and body awareness.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
Peer-led conversation and mutual support for stroke survivors and caregivers, centered on shared experiences, recovery resources, and emotional healing. A welcoming community space focused on resilience, hope, and long-term wellness after stroke.
Peer-led conversation and mutual support for stroke survivors and caregivers, centered on shared experiences, recovery resources, and emotional healing. A welcoming community space focused on resilience, hope, and long-term wellness after stroke.
Peer-led conversation and mutual support for stroke survivors and caregivers, centered on shared experiences, recovery resources, and emotional healing. A welcoming community space focused on resilience, hope, and long-term wellness after stroke.
Hands-on volunteer flower delivery using recycled blooms to brighten rooms in local healthcare facilities and support emotional wellbeing. Pre-registration is required through AmeriHealth Caritas NC.
Hands-on volunteer flower delivery using recycled blooms to brighten rooms in local healthcare facilities and support emotional wellbeing. Pre-registration is required through AmeriHealth Caritas NC.
Hands-on volunteer flower delivery using recycled blooms to brighten rooms in local healthcare facilities and support emotional wellbeing. Pre-registration is required through AmeriHealth Caritas NC.
A free lunchtime, hands-on cooking demonstration focused on affordable healthy eating and practical nutrition habits. Expect interactive tips geared toward keeping individuals and families well with simple, budget-friendly meal strategies.
A free lunchtime, hands-on cooking demonstration focused on affordable healthy eating and practical nutrition habits. Expect interactive tips geared toward keeping individuals and families well with simple, budget-friendly meal strategies.
A free lunchtime, hands-on cooking demonstration focused on affordable healthy eating and practical nutrition habits. Expect interactive tips geared toward keeping individuals and families well with simple, budget-friendly meal strategies.
An afternoon of expressive journal writing guided by LCSW Jean Rowe, weaving evidence based therapeutic prompts with themes of spring renewal and personal blooming. Low cost materials and a community centered space for reflection and collective healing.
An afternoon of expressive journal writing guided by LCSW Jean Rowe, weaving evidence based therapeutic prompts with themes of spring renewal and personal blooming. Low cost materials and a community centered space for reflection and collective healing.
An afternoon of expressive journal writing guided by LCSW Jean Rowe, weaving evidence based therapeutic prompts with themes of spring renewal and personal blooming. Low cost materials and a community centered space for reflection and collective healing.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Evidence-based overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and North Carolina childcare licensing requirements, combining risk-reduction strategies, safe-sleep guidance, and regulatory compliance for childcare providers in an in-person workshop.
Evidence-based overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and North Carolina childcare licensing requirements, combining risk-reduction strategies, safe-sleep guidance, and regulatory compliance for childcare providers in an in-person workshop.
Evidence-based overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and North Carolina childcare licensing requirements, combining risk-reduction strategies, safe-sleep guidance, and regulatory compliance for childcare providers in an in-person workshop.
Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.
Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.
Interactive seven-hour professional development workshop teaching practical, research-based tools for leading teams through stress, preventing burnout, and building resilience; tailored for WNC professionals with hands-on strategies and peer learning.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
After-work networking for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to connect with health and community-service partners, browse resource tables, and pursue mentorship and partnership opportunities for business growth.
Interactive online training focused on simple, powerful strategies to support others after a crisis. Practical guidance for formal and informal community leaders on reconnecting, listening, and responding during hard times.
Interactive online training focused on simple, powerful strategies to support others after a crisis. Practical guidance for formal and informal community leaders on reconnecting, listening, and responding during hard times.
Interactive online training focused on simple, powerful strategies to support others after a crisis. Practical guidance for formal and informal community leaders on reconnecting, listening, and responding during hard times.
Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.
Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.
Monthly free in person networking for local businesses and professionals focused on connection, collaboration, and growth, drawing about 35 to 50 attendees at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness and Opportunity Center.
Guided therapeutic journaling and expressive writing practice led by a licensed clinical social worker and certified journal therapist, grounded in peer reviewed research. A gentle morning ritual focused on mental health, reflection, and well being.
Guided therapeutic journaling and expressive writing practice led by a licensed clinical social worker and certified journal therapist, grounded in peer reviewed research. A gentle morning ritual focused on mental health, reflection, and well being.
Guided therapeutic journaling and expressive writing practice led by a licensed clinical social worker and certified journal therapist, grounded in peer reviewed research. A gentle morning ritual focused on mental health, reflection, and well being.
Welcoming online hangout for LGBTQ+ young people ages 17–24 to connect, share experiences, and talk about mental health and wellbeing in a supportive peer space. Focuses on community and conversation rather than crisis services.
Welcoming online hangout for LGBTQ+ young people ages 17–24 to connect, share experiences, and talk about mental health and wellbeing in a supportive peer space. Focuses on community and conversation rather than crisis services.
Welcoming online hangout for LGBTQ+ young people ages 17–24 to connect, share experiences, and talk about mental health and wellbeing in a supportive peer space. Focuses on community and conversation rather than crisis services.