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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid (Blended Course) (FULL)
DESCRIPTION:As of 3/8/24 this course is FULL and cannot accept any additional registrations. \nACA\, New England is not offering additional courses this spring focused solely on camp professionals\, but additional spring dates are available through this link: https://www.collaborative.org/event/youth-mental-health-blended/ \nYouth Mental Health First Aid \n(BLENDED COURSE: Online pre-work and live in-person course) \nThis is an 8-hour education program that teaches partcipants how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.Youth Mental Health First Aid uses group activity\, role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional\, peer\, social\, and self-help care. The course covers: \n\nCommon signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and substance use challenges in this age group.\nHow to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.\nHow to connect the youth with help.\nExpanded content on trauma\, substance use\, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.\n\nThis course is offered in a two-part format and both components must be completed to earn your certification: \n\n2.5 hours of pre-work must be completed by Thursday\, March 28\n5.5 hour live\, virtual course from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm on Monday\, April 1\n\nWhat will participants learn? This course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents\, including anxiety\, depression\, psychosis\, eating disorders\, AD/HD\, disruptive behavior disorders\, and substance use disorder. \nParticipants do not learn to diagnose\, nor how to provide any therapy or counseling – rather\, participants learn to support a youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan. The Youth Mental Health First Aid USA curriculum is primarily focused on information participants can use to help adolescents and transition-age youth\, ages 8-18. \nWho should take this course? The course is designed for any adults who regularly interact with adolescents who are ACA\, New England members or who work at camps located in Western Massachusetts. *We are able to provide this course free of charge to ACA\, New England members thanks to a SAMHSA grant.* \nWho created the course? Who created the course? The National Council for Mental Wellbeing was instrumental in bringing Mental Health First Aid to the U.S. Mental Health First Aid USA worked with experts at the National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health at the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development to develop the youth program. \nMental Health First Aid Instructors through Mental Health First Aid:  \n\nKayla Crowe\nJoanne Dreher\n\nThis course is FREE for ACA\, New England members and folks who work at camps in Western Massachusetts. You MUST register by March 6 and complete your pre-work completion by March 28 receive access to the live virtual course on April. \n*Because this course results in a certification\, attendees must fully participate in the entire program.* \nSpace is limited to 30 participants! \nRegister: As of 3/8/24 this course is FULL and cannot accept any additional registrations. If you are already registered\, additional communication about the course will come from the course instructor/ the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. You will receive a Zoom link for the live portion of the course 24 hours prior to the session. \nRegistrations are non-refundable\, but may be transferred to another eligible individual prior to the start of the event (provided there is enough time for that individual to complete the mandatory pre-work). \nOnce you register through ACA\, New England\, you will receive an email with additional details on how to access the pre-work through the Mental Health First Aid Portal. Please allow time to receive that email. All pre-work must be completed by Thursday\, March 28 to ensure you are qualified to attend the in-person component of the program. \nA minimum of 10 and maximum of 30 registered participants is required for the program to run. \nQuestions\, reach out to Kerry Salvo\, Director of Education and Professional Development at kerry@acanewengland.org or 781-541-6080 ext. 104.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-blended-course/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Training,Education
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics w/EPIC - April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Got Hot Topics you want to address? Questions you want to ask? Stories you want to share? email bud@acanewengland.org and we’ll get them on the agenda. \nThroughout the “off season”\, EPIC New England hosts monthly drop-ins for Emerging Professionals In Camping to connect and share thoughts\, questions\, information\, etc. around the topics that currently affect them in camping. \nWhile hosted by EPIC\, these conversations are open to anyone (EPIC\, full-time\, seasonal\, veteran\, etc.) who has insights or questions around the Hot Topic of the day. \n\nEPIC\, New England\nEmerging Professionals In Camping (EPIC) is a kindred group within the American Camp Association for counselors\, staff\, and other camp professionals to connect and grow their careers in camping. \nIn January 2019\, a group of emerging professionals in New England camping gathered at the ACA\, New England office in Lexington\, MA. Since then\, EPIC\, New England has continued to provide support\, connections\, and opportunities for anyone making that move into a camp career or taking another step towards their goals in the industry. \nIf you are someone passionate about a career in camping or a current camp pro looking for more growth and development\, you are EPIC.
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/hot-topics-w-epic-april-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Emerging Professionals In Camping
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPIC%2C New England":MAILTO:camp@acanewengland.org
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SUMMARY:2024 ACA\, New England Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is your Association. We hope you can join us\, participate\, and hear about what’s happening around New England and how we’re working on the wants\, needs\, and questions most relevant to shaping a better path ahead for all camps. \n\nState of the Association\nIntroduce New Board Members\nHear from Board Leadership\nCelebrate and Recognize Members\nSurvey First Takes\nWhat’s Next for New England?\n\nApril 5\, 9am-10am\nShould you have questions regarding the Annual Meeting\, please reach out to Michele@acanewengland.org or ianmoorhouse@wheelerschool.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/2024-aca-new-england-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Rowcliffe":MAILTO:michele@acanewengland.org
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SUMMARY:SOLO Wilderness First Aid (THREE OFFERINGS)
DESCRIPTION:Do you like to spend time outdoors? Accidents happen; if you or someone in your group got hurt\, would you know what to do? People get hurt\, sick\, or lost.  Many back country emergencies are preventable and even when bad things happen\, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. \nWilderness First Aid is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants more than basic level of first aid training for short trips with family\, friends\, and outdoor groups. The 16 hour long (two-day) program focuses on the skills of: Response and Assessment\, Musculoskeletal Injuries\, Environmental Emergencies\, Survival Skills\, Soft Tissue Injuries\, and Medical Emergencies. \nThose who complete the course and pass the written and practical skills will receive a Wilderness First Aid certification from SOLO which is valid for 2 years. \nOptional CPR Training \nAn optional  Adult CPR Certification Course will be offered on Saturday evening for an additional fee of $50.00 for those who would like to get certified.  While certification is recommended; it is not required. \nCertification Received:  Participants successfully completing the course will receive \nThis 2-day course is being offered three times: 4/6-7\, 4/27-28\, 5/25-26
URL:https://www.acanewengland.org/event/solo-wilderness-first-aid/
LOCATION:Function Hall @ Wasserman Park\, 116 Naticook Rd\, Merrimack\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Training - Non-ACA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Casparius":MAILTO:mcasparius@merrimacknh.gov
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