Youth Mental Health First Aid
Identify. Understand. Respond.
Youth Mental Health First Aid® (YMHFA) is the help offered by an adult to a young person (ages 5-18) experiencing a mental health challenge, mental disorder, or a mental health crisis.
The Florida Department of Education selected YMHFA as the approved training program for Florida school district personnel.
Per F.S. 1012.584, ALL school personnel, except custodial and cleaning staff, are required to attend youth mental health awareness and assistance training. The deadline is February 1st, 2025.
DATE OF HIRE | MUST BE COMPLETE BY |
October 1st - January 31st | February 1st |
February 1st - September 30th | October 1st |
YMHFA Training is to help school personnel:
Learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns
Strategies for how to help youth and children in both crisis and non-crisis situations
Where to turn for help
This course is required for all Instructional and non-instructional school-level personnel. Trainings are available throughout the school year. Instructional Staff should register through Frontline. Non-instructional staff should register using the "Register for Training" form linked below.
For additional information, email YMHFA@okaloosaschools.com