Community members are invited to participate in a Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training on Thursday, June 25 at Carol Stream Village Hall.
This training is designed for adults who work with or support young people ages 12–18, including parents, teachers, coaches, and caregivers. Covering common youth mental health and adolescent development topics, the course provides practical tools to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges and respond appropriately in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics include anxiety, depression, substance use, psychotic disorders, disruptive behavior disorders (such as AD/HD), and eating disorders.
This training is fundedby a generous grant from KidsMatter and hosted by the Carol Stream Police Department Social Services Unit.
Event Details: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Thursday, June 25
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (with 2-hour online coursework to be completed prior)
Carol Stream Village Hall
500 N. Gary Avenue
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Key Course Components
• Recognizing signs and symptoms
• Offering nonjudgmental support and reassurance
• Guiding individuals toward professional help
• Crisis intervention skills
Benefits of Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
• Empowers communities by creating a compassionate network of support
• Reduces stigma by increasing understanding and acceptance of mental health
• Improves outcomes through early intervention
The course follows a blended learning format, combining a 2-hour self-paced online component with a 5-hour in-person, instructor-led session. The online portion builds foundational knowledge, while the in-person session focuses on real-life examples, hands-on practice, and skill-building.
Registration is required.
Register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blended-youth-mental-health-first-aid-062526-carol-stream-pd-tickets-1987547187140?aff=oddtdtcreator
For additional information or questions, please contact the Carol Stream PD Social Services Unit at 630-871-8280.
This training is presented by Endeavor Health and KidsMatter and hosted by the Carol Stream Police Department Social Services Unit. Support for this training is provided to KidsMatter by the DuPage County Transformation Partnership, a collaboration between DuPage County and DuPage Foundation. Additional support is also provided by Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health and other generous partners.
