Register for free Youth Mental Health First Aid training hosted by the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation in collaboration with the University of Mississippi and University of Alabama.

Training to become a certified Mental Health First Aider will be available at multiple timepoints through May and held virtually through Zoom. Training to become a certified instructor of Youth Mental Health First Aid is also available following completion of the First Aider certification. More information and available training dates offered by the collaborators of the Southern Alliance for Youth Mental Health can be found on the website: Southern Alliance for Youth Mental Health.

Students, faculty and community members are encouraged to join and share our free training opportunities. Build your resume, improve your leadership potential and, most importantly, acquire the skills necessary to address the mental health and substance-related issues impacting our friends, families and communities.  

The National Council describes Youth Mental Health First Aid as an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges. This is a great opportunity for leadership and advocacy.

The Southern Alliance for Youth Mental Health is a collaborative initiative between the U of A, University of Mississippi and University of Alabama. This effort is funded by a grant awarded by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. 

Visit the Youth Mental Health First Aid Southern Alliance website to see available dates and register for training. For any questions, reach out to Zach Moody at zemoody@uark.edu or professor Robert Davis at red007@uark.edu, and please share this valuable opportunity to make a difference with your networks.