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Youth Mental Health First Aid Train-the-Trainer Program - 2 Sessions this Fall - APPLY UNTIL 9/2

The Conference will once again offer the opportunity for individuals from across the state to participate in Mental Health First Aid instructor training via the National Council’s VIRTUAL platform.

This fall, we are offering TWO (2) VIRTUAL training sessions for YOUTH MHFA with each session accommodating 16 participants:

Fall 2022 YMHFA Training Dates (each is a 3-day virtual training via Zoom):

• Session 1: Tuesday, 10/25 – Thursday, 10/27 (9 am – 5 pm)
• Session 2: Tuesday 11/1 – Thursday, 11/3 (9 am – 5 pm)

YMHFA Instructor Application Information:

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Candidates should complete the application, then send it to their county’s Director of Community Services (DCS) to complete the DCS Attestation (page 6), and then scan/submit the application to fs@clmhd.org by close of business Friday, September 2, 2022.

Candidates will be selected by the CLMHD MHFA Advisory Committee and will be notified of acceptance to the program by Friday, September 9, 2022. Once candidates are notified of their acceptance to the training, they will be sent a link to complete an official registration with the National Council. Additionally, trainees will be required to complete 8 hours of pre-course work prior to the 3-day session.

Please strongly consider the following timeline and make sure that you are available for either date as slots will be assigned at random.

Virtual Instruction Information

• All participants will receive instructions for ordering all course materials to their homes. There’s no additional cost for the materials.
• Prior to the instructor-led training, participants will gain access to 8 hours of online, self-paced work that they must complete before the first scheduled day of Instructor-led training. At this time, participants will also be asked to review the safety guidelines and sign an agreement form.
• Upon completing the pre-work, MHFA staff will meet individually, by video conference, with each participant to review their technology set-up, safety questions and completed pre-work. The meetings should last 15 to 20 minutes.
• Two National Trainers will lead an interactive online course in real time over 3 days, each with 4 to 8 hours of content.
• Day 1 – Unpacking the course, questions and answers (6 to 8 hours)
• Day 2 – Coaching by appointment (30 minutes), independent prep for presentation (2 to 4 hours), teaching strategies (1 to 2 hours)
• Day 3 – Candidates present an assigned section of the course, review one-on-one feedback from the trainer, and participate/view other candidate presentations 

IT Requirements

The course will be hosted through Zoom, and we will provide a how-to guide for participants who have never used this platform.

• Computer – Windows or Apple desktop or laptop computer OR Mobile Device/Tablet/Surface: iOS, Android, Windows
• Phone (backup audio option) – It is highly recommended that users join the course from a tablet, laptop or desktop computer for the best experience. Phones may be used for audio support.
• Microphone and speakers – Participants whose computers do not have a microphone and/or speakers can use the dial-in option from their phone for audio.
• HD Webcam – Either built into the user’s device or external.
• Internet Connection – We recommend an internet speed of at least 5mbps upload/download speed. Users can test their internet speed here: https://www.speedtest.net/