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.

2024-2025 Training Opportunities

YMHFA Pre & Post Work

For additional information, email YMHFA@okaloosaschools.com

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Okaloosa County School District202 A Highway 85 NNiceville, FL 32578Phone (850) 833-3100Fax (850) 833-4237

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