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Astorino Expands Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – County Executive Rob Astorino has announced the expansion of Youth Mental Health First Aid training, which is funded in part by a $100,000 Project Aware grant from the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino has announced the expansion of Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino has announced the expansion of Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.

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Youth Mental Health First Aid, a nationally recognized program, is designed to teach people best practices for providing first-aid to youth between the ages of 12 to 18, who may be suffering from mental-health issues.

“The ongoing demand for training sessions shows the importance of our Safer Communities initiative,” said Astorino. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our children. Too often the mental health needs of our kids are missed or overlooked. This program puts more adults in a position of spotting warning signs and knowing how best to address them.”

The expansion follows a partnership between the Department of Community Mental Health, the Westchester Jewish Community Services and Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES.

Since its launch, Westchester County’s Department of Mental Health along with Westchester Jewish Community Services has sponsored seven Youth Mental Health First Aid training sessions for more than 300 adults.

“WJCS understands that efforts to make communities safer and stronger must include information and resources that promote health and wellness,” said Alan Trager, chief executive officer of WJCS. “Through the Project Aware grant, we look forward to partnering with Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES and Westchester County to expand the reach and impact of Youth Mental Health First Aid training in preparing adults to act as first responders for youth experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.”

The next Youth Mental Health First Aid training sessions are scheduled for Nov. 6-7 at Westchester Jewish Community Services, located on 845 N. Broadway in White Plains. For additional information or to register for future trainings, contact the Department of Community Mental Health at 914-995-5225.  

 

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