January 23, 2026 9:00 am
Do you work with youth in foster care or have teenagers in your home? Provided by our friends at Virginia Home for Boys and Girls Mental Health First Aid is a great training program.
Learn to recognize the signs of anxiety, depression, and other potential mental health concerns in young people. This course is for adults interacting with youth— teachers, school staff, coaches, church and youth group leaders, childcare workers, parents, social workers, hospital staff, law enforcement, employers, and others.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
•To identify risk factors and warning signs
•To apply a simple 5-step action plan
•To connect youth to professional care, if needed.
Where?
VHBG Dining Hall
8716 West Broad Street
Henrico, VA 23294
When?
Friday: January 23 · 9:00am – 5pm EST
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If you are unable to attend the event, please try to let us know at least 3 days before. This will allow us to give that spot to someone else hoping to attend.
All attendees must sign up with their name and email address. This information is needed for enrollment and certificate preparation by the National Council.
REGISTRATION
• No cost, thanks to generous donors
• REGISTRATION required
•Limited seating, please inform if plans change
•Includes a workbook and certified training hours
•Certification valid for 3 years
About Us:
Hosted by Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (VHBG)
Led by Karen Rice, LCSW, with 30+ years of experience
Certified national instructor in Mental Health First Aid
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