Youth Mental Health First Aid-June 2026
Learn how to be equipped to interact with a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis.
Date: June 10, 2026
Time:
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location:
Sourcewell
Cost:
$50 per education participant; Comprehensive Package pricing: $5 per participant;
Lunch and materials provided
Learn more about the Comprehensive Package and see a list of participating districts here >
*Sourcewell is able to offer this course at a reduced cost. This course is valued at $170.
Prerequisites: Before attending the training, participants must complete modules 1-3 in the LMS (Welcome, Pre-Evaluation, and Opinions quiz: about 15 minutes)
CEUs: Teacher CEU; Administrator CEU
Relicensure requirement: This course is listed by PELSB as an evidence-based suicide prevention training. It meets re-licensure requirements for suicide prevention and recognizing early warning signs of mental health disorders.
Learning objectives:
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Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
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Better understand trauma, substance use, selfcare and the impact of social media and bullying.
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Understand how to interact and support a young person experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
Description:
In this evidence-based course, learn to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among young people. You’ll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial and continuing support to young people experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, including suicide. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Participants gain certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid.
About the leader:
Lisa Worden, an education consultant at Sourcewell, will lead this training.
Much of her work centers around social and emotional learning, trauma-informed care, and mental health and wellness. She facilitates Elevate Community Impact, Cultural Competency, and is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid trainer. Lisa’s background includes classroom teacher (grades 3-6), gifted education, and post-secondary instruction.
Recommended follow-up:
After the in-person training, participants will need to complete modules 11-13 in the LMS (final exam, knowledge check, and survey: about 15 minutes).
Event Registration
Registration deadline: May 27, 2026
Check-in: 8 a.m.
Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov
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