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Tuesday, October 22
 

9:30am EDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT
119 Windsor Street
YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
This course covers:
- Common mental health challenges for youth
- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations

This course is designed for:
-Program Directors
-Frontline Youth Workers
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.


Speakers
DM

Danielle McPeack

Prevention and Recovery Specialist, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Danielle McPeak (she/they) is the Prevention and Recovery Specialist for the Cambridge Public Health Department. They received their MPH at the Boston University School of Public Health, studying Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. She works to manage... Read More →
SL

Sarah Lincoln, MPH (She/Her)

Youth Engagement Manager, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Sarah Lincoln is the Youth Engagement Manager at the Cambridge Public Health Department. She and her team work to develop and implement programs, policies, and practices that address young people’s challenges, especially related to mental health and substance use. She has been certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor since June of 2023... Read More →
22.06.17 Youth MHFA Flier pdf
22.06.17 Youth MHFA Flier pdf
Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT
119 Windsor Street
  Social Emotional Learning
 
Wednesday, October 23
 

9:30am EDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT
119 Windsor Street
YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
This course covers:
- Common mental health challenges for youth
- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations

This course is designed for:
-Program Directors
-Frontline Youth Workers
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Speakers
DM

Danielle McPeack

Prevention and Recovery Specialist, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Danielle McPeak (she/they) is the Prevention and Recovery Specialist for the Cambridge Public Health Department. They received their MPH at the Boston University School of Public Health, studying Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. She works to manage... Read More →
SL

Sarah Lincoln, MPH (She/Her)

Youth Engagement Manager, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Sarah Lincoln is the Youth Engagement Manager at the Cambridge Public Health Department. She and her team work to develop and implement programs, policies, and practices that address young people’s challenges, especially related to mental health and substance use. She has been certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor since June of 2023... Read More →
22.06.17 Youth MHFA Flier pdf
Wednesday October 23, 2024 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT
119 Windsor Street
  Social Emotional Learning
 
Monday, December 16
 

9:30am EST

W.A.I.T. Why Am I Talking? Thinking about how we use voice with young people.
Monday December 16, 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm EST
Moses Youth Center
Coffee and light breakfast available at 9:30am
Working with other practitioners to think about how we use time in our interactions with children when we set expectations, promote learning, offer correction, and address challenging moments.
Speakers
avatar for Mia Klinger

Mia Klinger

Executive Director, JoyWeavers
Mia Klinger is a career special educator who has been a teacher, program director, and administrator at the kindergarten through graduate school levels. She has committed much of her career to working with children and families impacted by trauma, social-emotional disabilities, and... Read More →
Monday December 16, 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm EST
Moses Youth Center 243 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
  Social Emotional Learning
 
Friday, December 20
 

9:00am EST

Intro Recorded Positive Behavior Support
Friday December 20, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
In this recorded workshop, facilitated by Dee Spinkston, participants will understand positive behavior support (PBS) as a continuum of support for all students. We will identify and explore successful interventions for individuals and groups of young people. Participants will explore and develop understanding of the continuum of interventions to promote youth self-regulation and social competency.  Register here to request a link to the Positive Behavior Support Training video.   After watching the video you will be required to complete the Positive Behavior Support quiz to receive credit for this training.
Friday December 20, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
  Social Emotional Learning
 
Thursday, January 30
 

9:30am EST

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification 1/2
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
Cambridge YMCA
YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
Light breakfast available

This course covers:
- Common mental health challenges for youth
- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations

This course is designed for:
-Program Directors
-Frontline Youth Workers
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Speakers
SL

Sarah Lincoln, MPH (She/Her)

Youth Engagement Manager, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Sarah Lincoln is the Youth Engagement Manager at the Cambridge Public Health Department. She and her team work to develop and implement programs, policies, and practices that address young people’s challenges, especially related to mental health and substance use. She has been certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor since June of 2023... Read More →
DM

Danielle McPeack

Prevention and Recovery Specialist, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Danielle McPeak (she/they) is the Prevention and Recovery Specialist for the Cambridge Public Health Department. They received their MPH at the Boston University School of Public Health, studying Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. She works to manage... Read More →
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
Cambridge YMCA 820 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
  Social Emotional Learning
 
Friday, January 31
 

9:30am EST

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification 2/2
Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
Cambridge YMCA
YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
Light breakfast available

This course covers:
- Common mental health challenges for youth
- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations

This course is designed for:
-Program Directors
-Frontline Youth Workers
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Speakers
SL

Sarah Lincoln, MPH (She/Her)

Youth Engagement Manager, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Sarah Lincoln is the Youth Engagement Manager at the Cambridge Public Health Department. She and her team work to develop and implement programs, policies, and practices that address young people’s challenges, especially related to mental health and substance use. She has been certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor since June of 2023... Read More →
DM

Danielle McPeack

Prevention and Recovery Specialist, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Danielle McPeak (she/they) is the Prevention and Recovery Specialist for the Cambridge Public Health Department. They received their MPH at the Boston University School of Public Health, studying Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. She works to manage... Read More →
Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
Cambridge YMCA 820 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
  Social Emotional Learning
 
Thursday, February 27
 

10:00am EST

Inclusive Practices; Session 1
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
This training will introduce participants to the concept of inclusion and explore ways to support students with identified needs or disabilities in Out of School Time settings. Participants will learn how to cultivate and sustain an inclusive mindset, while gaining practical strategies to integrate into their programs.

Anticipated Outcomes;
  • How to develop and maintain and Inclusive Mindset when working with children
  • Strategies to use when children are struggling to engage in programming
  • How to access the Inclusion Initiative for Support
Speakers
avatar for Demi Akins

Demi Akins

Inclusion Specialist, Department Of Human Services
Demi Akins is an Inclusion Specialist at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge. Demi is a Cambridge Native who holds years of experience working with students in both clinical and educational settings. Demi strongly values the importance of Out of School Time programs... Read More →
avatar for Zachary Solomons

Zachary Solomons

Manager of Inclusion Services, Department Of Human Services
Zach Solomons is the Manager of Inclusion Services at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge, where he leads the Inclusion Initiative. This program is dedicated to ensuring students with identified needs or disabilities receive the supports and accommodations necessary... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
TBA
  Social Emotional Learning
 
Thursday, March 20
 

10:00am EDT

Inclusive Practices; Session 2
Thursday March 20, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
This training will introduce participants to the concept of inclusion and explore ways to support students with identified needs or disabilities in Out of School Time settings. Participants will learn how to cultivate and sustain an inclusive mindset, while gaining practical strategies to integrate into their programs.

Anticipated Outcomes;
  • How to develop and maintain and Inclusive Mindset when working with children
  • Strategies to use when children are struggling to engage in programming
  • How to access the Inclusion Initiative for Support
Speakers
avatar for Zachary Solomons

Zachary Solomons

Manager of Inclusion Services, Department Of Human Services
Zach Solomons is the Manager of Inclusion Services at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge, where he leads the Inclusion Initiative. This program is dedicated to ensuring students with identified needs or disabilities receive the supports and accommodations necessary... Read More →
avatar for Demi Akins

Demi Akins

Inclusion Specialist, Department Of Human Services
Demi Akins is an Inclusion Specialist at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge. Demi is a Cambridge Native who holds years of experience working with students in both clinical and educational settings. Demi strongly values the importance of Out of School Time programs... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Social Emotional Learning
 
Friday, April 11
 

10:00am EDT

Inclusive Practices; Session 3
Friday April 11, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
This training will introduce participants to the concept of inclusion and explore ways to support students with identified needs or disabilities in Out of School Time settings. Participants will learn how to cultivate and sustain an inclusive mindset, while gaining practical strategies to integrate into their programs.

Anticipated Outcomes;
  • How to develop and maintain and Inclusive Mindset when working with children
  • Strategies to use when children are struggling to engage in programming
  • How to access the Inclusion Initiative for Support
Speakers
avatar for Demi Akins

Demi Akins

Inclusion Specialist, Department Of Human Services
Demi Akins is an Inclusion Specialist at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge. Demi is a Cambridge Native who holds years of experience working with students in both clinical and educational settings. Demi strongly values the importance of Out of School Time programs... Read More →
avatar for Zachary Solomons

Zachary Solomons

Manager of Inclusion Services, Department Of Human Services
Zach Solomons is the Manager of Inclusion Services at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge, where he leads the Inclusion Initiative. This program is dedicated to ensuring students with identified needs or disabilities receive the supports and accommodations necessary... Read More →
Friday April 11, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Social Emotional Learning
 
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