YMHFA Instructors
YMHFA Instructors
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This Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Google Site is intended to share updates and resources with certified YMHFA instructors
in Wisconsin and is maintained by the Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center.
It is recommended that instructors refer to MHFA Connect for the most up to date course and curriculum information.
YMHFA Project and Requesting a Course
YMHFA Project and Requesting a Course
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the WISH Center can offer a limited number of YMHFA courses at no cost to Wisconsin schools, organizations, and communities. Visit the YMHFA WISH webpage to learn more about the project and submit a request to host a course.
Please complete the YMHFA Course Request Form questions as best you can. This process could take up to 6 weeks. Pick your course training date at least 6 weeks out from the date the request form is submitted. A minimum of 15 participants must be met. Questions can be directed to Alie Hubing, Project Coordinator at ahubing@cesa4.org.
Setting up a Course
Setting up a Course
(Video) HOW TO set up a course and enroll users or (Document) HOW TO set up a course and enroll users
Setting up a course and enrolling users can be hard the first several times you do it. This video is fantastic! It walks you through all of the steps needed to do this.
How to set up a new course - From National Council --where to get link: https://vimeo.com/604940984
National Council Course Creation Checklist - where to find the pdf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gkfZ7xHFi3KBPLAii8DLM7RYtB9HvOz6/view?usp=drive_link
Set up a course short cut
2025 MHFA Curricula Updates - April 2025
2025 MHFA Curricula Updates - April 2025
For more information, and responses to common questions, please visit the Curriculum Updates blog post on MHFA Connect. The National Council of Wellbeing will be updating it frequently with the latest information based on questions we receive through the Question Submission Form and elsewhere.
Ongoing Learning and Certification Add Ons
Ongoing Learning and Certification Add Ons
Articles:
Webinar Videos
March New(er) Instructor Speed Coaching: Tips for a Successful Start
Making Time for Teaching: Overcoming Barriers and Time management for YMHFA Instructors - National Council Webinar
Stay connected, join the YMHFA Facebook Group!
YMHFA for Tribal Communities and Indigenous Peoples Micro-Learning Webinar with Master Instructor Soumya Palreddy
Engagement Strategies for In-Person Courses Micro-Learning Webinar with Master Instructor Soumya Palreddy
Tips for New Instructors Micro-Learning Webinar with Master Instructor Soumya Palreddy
Accommodations and Accessibility Micro-Learning Webinar with Master Instructor Soumya Palreddy
Maintaining Certification
Maintaining Certification
Login to MHFA Connect > Click the 'User Settings' in the upper right (may look like your photo or initials)
Click the 'Profile Details' tab to find your Instructor Anniversary.
Instructors need to provide 3 trainings per year (based on your instructor training anniversary) to maintain certification.
Support and Troubleshooting
Support and Troubleshooting
Support and Troubleshooting
Support and Troubleshooting
If you need support from the National Council, click on this link to complete your support ticket for assistance.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Main Site
Promoting a Course
Promoting a Course
YMHFA One-Pager promo from National Council
Marketing Toolkit from National Council
After Training
After Training
Trainers: Please complete this short survey after you've completed training. Thank you!
Request Trainer Reimbursement - Return this reimbursement form to ahubing@cesa4.org or wishschools@cesa4.org.
**You will also need to submit a W-9 form to the CESA 4 accounting department.
**If you would like to receive payment via direct deposit please request an ACH form from ahubing@cesa4.org and return to the CESA 4 accounting department.
CESA 4 Accounting Department email: sowen@cesa4.org & trush@cesa4.org.
About the Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center
About the Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center
We are the Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools Training & Technical Assistance Center (WISH) .
We grow the capacity of educators to impact the well-being and equitable outcomes of every student.
Our vision for the state of Wisconsin is
Every Child Safe, Healthy and Connected.
The Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools Center is a collaborative project between the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the CESA Statewide Network (CSN).
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