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SUMMARY:Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Join our FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and gain the skills to recognize early signs of mental health or substance use challenges in youth. This nationally recognized certification course teaches you how to respond with confidence\, connect young people to the right support\, and become a trusted adult in your community. \nTraining Details\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, February 1 | 1:00pm–6:30pm \n\n\n🖥️ Blended format: 2-hour self-paced + 5.5-hour Zoom \n\n\n📝 Registration closes January 18 \n\n\nWhy This Training Matters\nOne in five youth experience a mental health challenge each year. Parents\, educators\, first responders\, and other caring adults play a crucial role in recognizing the warning signs and providing support before a crisis arises. \nResearch shows the #1 protective factor in youth mental health is having at least one trusted adult. This training equips you to be that adult — someone who knows what to say\, how to listen\, and where to connect young people for help. \nYouthWell provides both Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and QPR Suicide Prevention trainings in Santa Barbara County. Both programs are free to the community\, thanks to local partnerships and funding\, and both offer practical strategies\, as well as certification upon completion. \nWhat You’ll Learn in Youth MHFA\n\n\nHow to identify risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use challenges \n\n\nHow to approach and support a young person who may be struggling \n\n\nHow to connect them with appropriate professional and community resources \n\n\nAction steps you can take to reduce stigma and promote mental wellness \n\n\nCertification valid for 3 years \n\n\nOther Training Opportunities\nQPR (Question\, Persuade\, Refer) is a 2-hour training that focuses on suicide prevention. Participants learn how to recognize warning signs\, ask the right questions\, and refer individuals at risk to life-saving resources. Certification is valid for 2 years. \nHow to Register• Email: MHTraining@YouthWell.org• Fill out our registration form• View our full training schedule \nClass Descriptions \n\n\n\n\nYouth MHFA (6.5 hrs): Free certification course (18+) on recognizing\, understanding\, and responding to youth mental health or substance use challenges. 3-year certification. [Register >>] \n\n\nQPR (2 hrs): Free suicide prevention training on how to question\, persuade\, and refer someone at risk. 2-year certification. [Register >>]
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-2/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:QPR & Mental health first aid,Workshops, Trainings, Speakers,youthwell newsletter feature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250913T090000
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SUMMARY:FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:Join our FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid training on SEPTEMBER 13 to learn how to recognize the signs of a mental health or substance use challenge in youth\, and how to respond with confidence and care. \n**Registration closes August 20th** \nDETAILS:  \n• Saturday\, September 13 | 9am–2pm | On Zoom \n• 6.5 hours (blended format: 2-hour self-paced + 4.5-hour Zoom) \nBoth Mental Health First Aid & QPR training empower teens\, parents\, educators\, first responders\, and other caring adults with tools and strategies to create a safe and caring community. The #1 protective factor in youth mental health is a trusted adult. You can be that trusted adult who is trained with skills and knowledge about what to do and what to say. Both trainings also educate on available resources in Santa Barbara County. \nCONTACT MHTraining@YouthWell.org for information or fill out our INQUIRY FORM. PRINT RACK CARD > \n\n–CLASS DESCRIPTIONS– \n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT QPR & MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID & VIEW A FULL SCHEDULE >>\nWe provide both in-person and virtual trainings in Santa Barbara County\nZoom links are provided after you register for the training.\n–\nYOUTH Mental Health First Aid [MHFA] is a FREE 6.5 hour certification course that teaches community members (18+) how to help someone who may be developing a mental health challenge or coping with a worsening mental health challenge or substance abuse disorder. Participants learn how to recognize\, understand and respond appropriately to signs of mental health challenges of varying intensity\, as well as substance use disorders. (3 year certification) REGISTER MHFA >\n–\nQPR [Question\, Persuade\, and Refer ] is a FREE 2 hour suicide prevention training for participants to learn about community resources in Santa Barbara County and be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide – and question\, persuade\, and refer people to services who are at risk. (2 year certification) REGISTER >
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-zoom-2/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:QPR & Mental health first aid,youthwell newsletter feature
ORGANIZER;CN="YouthWell":MAILTO:outreach@youthwell.org
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SUMMARY:FREE QPR Suicide Prevention Training!
DESCRIPTION:QPR stands for Question\, Persuade\, and Refer—three simple steps anyone can learn. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year\, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis. Participants will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide\, how to offer hope\, and how to get help and save a life. \nAnyone in the community can take the course\, including parents\, friends\, neighbors\, teachers\, clergy\, medical professionals\, first responders\, caseworkers\, organizations\, schools\, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide. \nQPR is based on a curriculum provided by the QPR Institute. The course is free\, thanks to funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). \nClick here to Register
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-qpr-suicide-prevention-training-2-2-2/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:Parent Education,QPR & Mental health first aid,Support Groups - teachers,Workshops, Trainings, Speakers
ORGANIZER;CN="YouthWell":MAILTO:outreach@youthwell.org
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SUMMARY:FREE QPR Suicide Prevention Training!
DESCRIPTION:QPR stands for Question\, Persuade\, and Refer—three simple steps anyone can learn. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year\, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis. Participants will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide\, how to offer hope\, and how to get help and save a life. \nAnyone in the community can take the course\, including parents\, friends\, neighbors\, teachers\, clergy\, medical professionals\, first responders\, caseworkers\, organizations\, schools\, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide. \nQPR is based on a curriculum provided by the QPR Institute. The course is free\, thanks to funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). \nClick here to Register
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-qpr-suicide-prevention-training-2-2/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:Parent Education,QPR & Mental health first aid,Support Groups - teachers,Workshops, Trainings, Speakers
ORGANIZER;CN="YouthWell":MAILTO:outreach@youthwell.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T090000
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SUMMARY:FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:Join our FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid training on July 26 to learn how to recognize the signs of a mental health or substance use challenge in youth\, and how to respond with confidence and care. \n**Registration closes July 11** \nDETAILS:  \n• Saturday\, July 26 | 9am–2pm | On Zoom \n• 6.5 hours (blended format: 2-hour self-paced + 4.5-hour Zoom) \nBoth Mental Health First Aid & QPR training empower teens\, parents\, educators\, first responders\, and other caring adults with tools and strategies to create a safe and caring community. The #1 protective factor in youth mental health is a trusted adult. You can be that trusted adult who is trained with skills and knowledge about what to do and what to say. Both trainings also educate on available resources in Santa Barbara County. \nCONTACT MHTraining@YouthWell.org for information or fill out our INQUIRY FORM. PRINT RACK CARD > \n\n–CLASS DESCRIPTIONS– \n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT QPR & MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID & VIEW A FULL SCHEDULE >>\nWe provide both in-person and virtual trainings in Santa Barbara County\nZoom links are provided after you register for the training.\n–\nYOUTH Mental Health First Aid [MHFA] is a FREE 6.5 hour certification course that teaches community members (18+) how to help someone who may be developing a mental health challenge or coping with a worsening mental health challenge or substance abuse disorder. Participants learn how to recognize\, understand and respond appropriately to signs of mental health challenges of varying intensity\, as well as substance use disorders. (3 year certification) REGISTER MHFA >\n–\nQPR [Question\, Persuade\, and Refer ] is a FREE 2 hour suicide prevention training for participants to learn about community resources in Santa Barbara County and be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide – and question\, persuade\, and refer people to services who are at risk. (2 year certification) REGISTER >
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-zoom/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:QPR & Mental health first aid,youthwell newsletter feature
ORGANIZER;CN="YouthWell":MAILTO:outreach@youthwell.org
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid at AMPLIFY Arts Project
DESCRIPTION:***PRIVATE TRAINING AT AMPLIFY CAMPS*** \nBoth Mental Health First Aid & QPR training empower teens\, parents\, educators\, first responders\, and other caring adults with tools and strategies to create a safe and caring community. The #1 protective factor in youth mental health is a trusted adult. You can be that trusted adult who is trained with skills and knowledge about what to do and what to say. Both trainings also educate on available resources in Santa Barbara County. \nCONTACT MHTraining@YouthWell.org for information or fill out our INQUIRY FORM. PRINT RACK CARD > \n\n–CLASS DESCRIPTIONS– \n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT QPR & MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID & VIEW A FULL SCHEDULE >>\nWe provide both in-person and virtual trainings in Santa Barbara County\nZoom links are provided after you register for the training.\n–\nYOUTH Mental Health First Aid [MHFA] is a FREE 6.5 hour certification course that teaches community members (18+) how to help someone who may be developing a mental health challenge or coping with a worsening mental health challenge or substance abuse disorder. Participants learn how to recognize\, understand and respond appropriately to signs of mental health challenges of varying intensity\, as well as substance use disorders. (3 year certification) REGISTER MHFA >\n–\nQPR [Question\, Persuade\, and Refer ] is a FREE 2 hour suicide prevention training for participants to learn about community resources in Santa Barbara County and be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide – and question\, persuade\, and refer people to services who are at risk. (2 year certification) REGISTER >\n\n\nTrainings are hosted by FSA and YouthWell. (Provided in-person or virtually).
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-at-amplify-arts-project/
LOCATION:Amplify Camps\, Ojai
CATEGORIES:QPR & Mental health first aid
ORGANIZER;CN="Amplify Arts Project":MAILTO:jen@girlsrocksb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T200320
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T225221Z
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SUMMARY:FREE QPR Suicide Prevention Training!
DESCRIPTION:QPR stands for Question\, Persuade\, and Refer—three simple steps anyone can learn. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year\, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis. Participants will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide\, how to offer hope\, and how to get help and save a life. \nAnyone in the community can take the course\, including parents\, friends\, neighbors\, teachers\, clergy\, medical professionals\, first responders\, caseworkers\, organizations\, schools\, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide. \nQPR is based on a curriculum provided by the QPR Institute. The course is free\, thanks to funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). \nClick here to Register
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-qpr-suicide-prevention-training-7/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:QPR & Mental health first aid,youthwell newsletter feature
ORGANIZER;CN="YouthWell":MAILTO:outreach@youthwell.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T200320
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid at CATE School
DESCRIPTION:***PRIVATE TRAINING AT CATE SCHOOL*** \nBoth Mental Health First Aid & QPR training empower teens\, parents\, educators\, first responders\, and other caring adults with tools and strategies to create a safe and caring community. The #1 protective factor in youth mental health is a trusted adult. You can be that trusted adult who is trained with skills and knowledge about what to do and what to say. Both trainings also educate on available resources in Santa Barbara County. \nCONTACT MHTraining@YouthWell.org for information or fill out our INQUIRY FORM. PRINT RACK CARD > \n\n–CLASS DESCRIPTIONS– \n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT QPR & MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID & VIEW A FULL SCHEDULE >>\nWe provide both in-person and virtual trainings in Santa Barbara County\nZoom links are provided after you register for the training.\n–\nYOUTH Mental Health First Aid [MHFA] is a FREE 6.5 hour certification course that teaches community members (18+) how to help someone who may be developing a mental health challenge or coping with a worsening mental health challenge or substance abuse disorder. Participants learn how to recognize\, understand and respond appropriately to signs of mental health challenges of varying intensity\, as well as substance use disorders. (3 year certification) REGISTER MHFA >\n–\nQPR [Question\, Persuade\, and Refer ] is a FREE 2 hour suicide prevention training for participants to learn about community resources in Santa Barbara County and be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide – and question\, persuade\, and refer people to services who are at risk. (2 year certification) REGISTER >\n\n\nTrainings are hosted by FSA and YouthWell. (Provided in-person or virtually).
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-at-cate-school/
LOCATION:CATE SCHOOL
CATEGORIES:QPR & Mental health first aid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T200000
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SUMMARY:FREE QPR Suicide Prevention Training!
DESCRIPTION:QPR stands for Question\, Persuade\, and Refer—three simple steps anyone can learn. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year\, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis. Participants will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide\, how to offer hope\, and how to get help and save a life. \nAnyone in the community can take the course\, including parents\, friends\, neighbors\, teachers\, clergy\, medical professionals\, first responders\, caseworkers\, organizations\, schools\, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide. \nQPR is based on a curriculum provided by the QPR Institute. The course is free\, thanks to funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). \nClick here to Register
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/free-qpr-suicide-prevention-training-5/
LOCATION:*VIRTUAL-ZOOM*\, ONLINE\, CA
CATEGORIES:QPR & Mental health first aid,youthwell newsletter feature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T200320
CREATED:20250421T224654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T224654Z
UID:10024794-1746720000-1746725400@youthwell.org
SUMMARY:Community in Bloom: Our Role in Improving Youth Mental Wellness in Our Community
DESCRIPTION:Be Part of the Solution \nThe well-being of our youth shapes the future of Santa Barbara County. As mental health challenges rise\, early intervention and community support are more critical than ever. \nJoin Family Service Agency and local experts to learn how to recognize signs of mental health struggles and access tools to support youth in your family\, school\, or community. This event goes beyond conversation—it’s a call to action to ensure every child has the care they need. \nWHEN: Thursday\, May 8th\nWHERE: Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library\, 40 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara\, CA 93101\nTIME: 4:00PM – 5:30PM
URL:https://youthwell.org/event/community-in-bloom-our-role-in-improving-youth-mental-wellness-in-our-community/
LOCATION:Faulkner Gallery\, 40 E Anapamu St\, Santa Barbara\, 93101
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family & Community Groups,QPR & Mental health first aid,Workshops, Trainings, Speakers
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