Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

What is Youth Mental Health First Aid

  • Assists adults to help young people who are developing a mental illness or during a crisis.
  • Supports them until they receive professional help.

What will Youth Mental Health First Aid teach me?

  • Adolescent development
  • Signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in young people
  • Where and how to get help

Eligibility criteria 

We offer mental health first aid training to anyone who:

  • works
  • volunteers
  • cares for young people on the Mornington Peninsula. 

Upcoming courses

We will be offering 3 'Blended' courses this year. These courses consist of an online eLearning component (approx. 4 hours at home) followed by a face-to-face session with our accredited and licenced MHFA instructors. eLearning to be completed prior to attending face to face.

Course options available:

1. Full day session 
Saturday 26 April 2025
9.30am – 4.30pm
Rosebud

2. Full day session
Wednesday 9 July 2025
9.30am – 4.30pm
Hastings

3. Over 3 sessions Full day session 
Monday  1, 8 & 15 September 2025
5.30 – 8.30pm
Mornington

Training includes an eLearning component (approx. 4 hours) followed by face-to-face with our accredited MHFA Instructors.

Cost

$120 per person

Price is inclusive of e-voucher, hard copy book and licensed instructors. 

For more information

For more information and to register your interest, please contact Sue Hannah:

Phone: 0408 050 828

Email: cmhfa@mornpen.vic.gov.au

Download the flyer: MPYS Youth Mental Health First Aid - Flyer 2025(PDF, 2MB)