Youth & Families Program Unit

Virtual Question, Persuade, Refer Training WSU CARES
2026-04-02 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
QPR is a suicide prevention program designed to teach individuals to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to engage with at-risk-of-suicide individuals, and connect them to the appropriate resources.
QPR originated in Washington State with the help of Spokane Mental Health and the creator Paul Quinnett. QPR provides a simple and effective framework for Suicide prevention that can be taught to individuals from various backgrounds. This training plays a crucial role in saving lives and promoting mental health awareness and support.
This course is offered free to adults in our community by Washington State University Extension in cooperation with School’s Out Washington thanks to grant funding from Washington State Health Care Authority. STARS Credit is available, but you do not need to be a teacher to attend. Pre-registration is required at the link below.

Youth Mental Health First Aid, Spanish Delivery
2026-04-07 09:30 - 15:30
Upcoming (Statewide via Zoom) training that Anthony Gromko will be facilitating in Spanish. It is free to join. We partner with School’s Out WA to offer this training, so you sign up there, but you do not have to be associated with a school to enroll. As usual, it will be two hours of pre-work followed by a Zoom from 9:30-3:30. We also anticipate holding in-person Spanish and English sessions on Orcas Island this spring.

Primeros Auxilios de Salud Mental de Jóvenes
2026-04-07 09:30 - 15:30
Primeros Auxilios de Salud Mental de Jóvenes te enseña cómo identificar, entender y
responder ante los signos de un problema de salud mental o de uso de sustancias en niños y adolescentes entre 12 y 18 años. Esta clase es gratis.

In-Person (Arlington) Youth Mental Health First Aid WSU CARES
2026-04-17 10:00 - 16:30 | Stilly Valley Health Connections, 3405 173rd Pl, Arlington, WA, 98223
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
This course is offered free to adults in our community thanks to a cooperative effort between Stilly Valley Health Connections, Washington State Health Care Authority, and WSU C.A.R.E.S.. Pre-registration is required via the link below.

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid WSU CARES -SOWA
2026-05-05 09:30 - 15:30 | Online
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
This course is offered free to adults in our community by Washington State University Extension thanks to grant funding from Washington State Health Care Authority in cooperation with School’s Out Washington, allowing for 6.5 STARS Credit. You do not have to be a teacher to take this course. Pre-registration is required via the link below.

Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid WSU CARES -SOWA
2026-06-02 09:30 - 16:30 | Online
Adult Mental Health First Aid consists of 2-hours of self-paced content followed by 5.5 hours of instructor-led training (additional time added for lunch and breaks). Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
This valuable course is offered free to adults in our community by Washington State University Extension in conjunction with Schools Out Washington. Funding is provided by Washington State Health Care Authority. Pre-registration is required at the link listed below.

Virtual Question, Persuade, Refer Training WSU CARES -SOWA
2026-06-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Online
QPR is a suicide prevention program designed to teach individuals to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to engage with at-risk-of-suicide individuals, and connect them to the appropriate resources.
QPR originated in Washington State with the help of Spokane Mental Health and the creator Paul Quinnett. QPR provides a simple and effective framework for Suicide prevention that can be taught to individuals from various backgrounds. This training plays a crucial role in saving lives and promoting mental health awareness and support.
This course is offered free to adults in our community by Washington State University Extension in cooperation with School’s Out Washington thanks to grant funding from Washington State Health Care Authority. STARS Credit is available, but you do not need to be a teacher to attend. Pre-registration is required at the link below. Registration opens approximately one month in advance of the class.
