Youth Mental Health First Aid

  • Mental Health First Aid Consistent with section 1012.584, Florida Statutes (F.S.), the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has identified an evidence-based, nationally recognized youth mental health awareness and assistance training program to help school personnel identify and understand the signs of mental health concerns and substance use disorders, and provide such personnel with the next steps to find help for a person who is developing or experiencing mental health concerns or a substance use disorder. The evidence-based, nationally recognized youth mental health awareness and assistance training program identified by the FDOE is Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA).

Contact Information

  • Mental Health Services

    1400 NW 14th Court

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311

    Phone: 754-321-1721

    Fax: --

    TTL: --

    Phone: --

    Shavonda Mitchum

    Coordinator, Mental Health