This workshop is designed for finding ways to support students before, during and after a crisis.

OBJECTIVES

• Understand common mental health challenges for youth including expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
• Discriminate between typical adolescent development and behaviors and those that are cause for concern.
• Develop the knowledge to execute a 5-step action plan to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

DETAILS

• Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Location:  CESA 6 Conference Center: 2300 State Road 44, Oshkosh, WI 54904
• Cost: $100.00/person (includes materials, lunch, snacks and beverages)
• Registration will close 2 weeks prior to each event to allow time to complete pre-work.
• Upon completion, participants will receive a Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate valid for 3 years.
• This evidence based curriculum requires 6.5 hours of instruction (2 hours pre-work, 4.5 hours with a certified instructor).
• Trainers are also available to come to your school community.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• All school staff are strongly encouraged to attend (maintenance, secretarial, food service, transportation, etc.).
• Schools may choose to include community members in youth-serving organizations (law enforcement, churches, firefighters/EMTs, boys and girls’ clubs, etc.) as well as families and other community members. 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Kristin Lorino klorino@cesa6.org or Melanie Sickinger msickinger@cesa6.org if you have any questions regarding this event.

CESA 6 Payment Policy for Event Registrations

CESA 6 accepts credit card payments for all event registrations. If you are unable to complete your registration using a credit card, please contact events@cesa6.org for assistance with alternative arrangements.

Please note if an alternative payment is needed, a purchase order must be received before your registration can be confirmed. All registrations must be finalized before the event date.

Alternative payment methods may be approved under the following circumstances:

• Registration fees exceed $1,000
• A specific funding source is being used (e.g., Title funds)
• Your school district requires use of an internal payment process