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OST LI Training 2024-25
Venue: Cambridge YMCA clear filter
Thursday, January 30
 

9:30am EST

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification 1/2
Thursday January 30, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
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
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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
 
Friday, January 31
 

9:30am EST

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification 2/2
Friday January 31, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
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
 
Monday, March 3
 

10:00am EST

OST Supervisory 1/4
Monday March 3, 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm EST
REPEAT OF FALL 2023 & FALL 2024

Join us for a four-part training series designed to empower youth program leaders with essential competencies for supervision and program management. This series is tailored to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to foster positive child and youth development practices within their programs. Across these sessions, participants will learn how to adopt a systematic approach to ensure staff consistently embrace best practices, effectively communicate principles of positive child and youth development, and provide regular supervision and feedback to uphold these standards. Additionally, the training will cover creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming program environment, addressing bias and discrimination, managing program staff, and promoting their professional growth and development. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and elevate the quality of your youth programs.
Speakers
avatar for Melinda Barbosa

Melinda Barbosa

Facilitator, Trainer, and Leadership coach
Melinda Barbosa is a facilitator, trainer, and leadership coach who helps mission-driven organizations and individuals harness the power of storytelling for healing and social change. Rooted in the values of community, structure, and mutual care from her Cape Verdean immigrant upbringing... Read More →
Monday March 3, 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm EST
Cambridge YMCA 820 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Tuesday, March 4
 

10:00am EST

OST Supervisory 2/4
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm EST
REPEAT OF FALL 2023 & FALL 2024

Join us for a four-part training series designed to empower youth program leaders with essential competencies for supervision and program management. This series is tailored to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to foster positive child and youth development practices within their programs. Across these sessions, participants will learn how to adopt a systematic approach to ensure staff consistently embrace best practices, effectively communicate principles of positive child and youth development, and provide regular supervision and feedback to uphold these standards. Additionally, the training will cover creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming program environment, addressing bias and discrimination, managing program staff, and promoting their professional growth and development. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and elevate the quality of your youth programs.
Speakers
avatar for Melinda Barbosa

Melinda Barbosa

Facilitator, Trainer, and Leadership coach
Melinda Barbosa is a facilitator, trainer, and leadership coach who helps mission-driven organizations and individuals harness the power of storytelling for healing and social change. Rooted in the values of community, structure, and mutual care from her Cape Verdean immigrant upbringing... Read More →
Tuesday March 4, 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm EST
Cambridge YMCA 820 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Monday, March 24
 

10:00am EDT

OST Supervisory 3/4
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
REPEAT OF FALL 2023 & FALL 2024

Join us for a four-part training series designed to empower youth program leaders with essential competencies for supervision and program management. This series is tailored to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to foster positive child and youth development practices within their programs. Across these sessions, participants will learn how to adopt a systematic approach to ensure staff consistently embrace best practices, effectively communicate principles of positive child and youth development, and provide regular supervision and feedback to uphold these standards. Additionally, the training will cover creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming program environment, addressing bias and discrimination, managing program staff, and promoting their professional growth and development. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and elevate the quality of your youth programs.
Speakers
avatar for Melinda Barbosa

Melinda Barbosa

Facilitator, Trainer, and Leadership coach
Melinda Barbosa is a facilitator, trainer, and leadership coach who helps mission-driven organizations and individuals harness the power of storytelling for healing and social change. Rooted in the values of community, structure, and mutual care from her Cape Verdean immigrant upbringing... Read More →
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Cambridge YMCA 820 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Tuesday, March 25
 

10:00am EDT

OST Supervisory 4/4
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
REPEAT OF FALL 2023 & FALL 2024

Join us for a four-part training series designed to empower youth program leaders with essential competencies for supervision and program management. This series is tailored to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to foster positive child and youth development practices within their programs. Across these sessions, participants will learn how to adopt a systematic approach to ensure staff consistently embrace best practices, effectively communicate principles of positive child and youth development, and provide regular supervision and feedback to uphold these standards. Additionally, the training will cover creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming program environment, addressing bias and discrimination, managing program staff, and promoting their professional growth and development. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and elevate the quality of your youth programs.
Speakers
avatar for Melinda Barbosa

Melinda Barbosa

Facilitator, Trainer, and Leadership coach
Melinda Barbosa is a facilitator, trainer, and leadership coach who helps mission-driven organizations and individuals harness the power of storytelling for healing and social change. Rooted in the values of community, structure, and mutual care from her Cape Verdean immigrant upbringing... Read More →
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Cambridge YMCA 820 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
 

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