Texas community resource
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
Free training for adults to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges affecting young people.
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How to get help
Register through the current Youth Mental Health First Aid link on NTBHA's official events page. Organizations in NTBHA's six-county service area that want to host an in-person class may use the hosting contact listed on that page; general questions may be directed to NTBHA's call-or-text line or email.
Who this service helps
Adults age 18 and older who are Texas residents, register for a scheduled class, and complete any required pre-work.
Where this service is available
Service area: Texas residents, including Dallas, Ellis, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties within the North Texas region; NTBHA also serves Hunt and Navarro counties outside this assignment.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Cost / fees
Free for Texas residents.
About this service
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in youth. NTBHA's official events page describes certification, required pre-work for virtual sessions, and current classes focused on recognizing youth distress and responding with practical support.
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