12/06/2026
🗣️FAO All Parents & Guardians🗣️
Dear YMHFA supporter,
Mental Health First Aid Ireland is delighted to announce an in-person Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course for Parents, Carers and Guardians. This course will take place in St. John of God University Hospital on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July 2026. There is no cost to attend this course as the course fees are fully funded through our partnership with the HSE.
The YMHFA course is designed for adults who live with, work with or support young people and young adults. This course teaches participants how to assist a young person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan. YMHFA is particularly suited to parents/guardians, school staff, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers as well as those supporting young people in the workplace, in apprenticeships and on work placements.
We encourage you to share this information widely with those in your network who would benefit from this in-demand training.
📖 Youth Mental Health First Aid for Parents, Carers and Guardians
📅 Friday 03 and Saturday 04 July 2026
⏲️ 09.30-16.30 each day
📍 St John of God University Hospital (Assembly Hall), Stillorgan Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. A94 XV12.
💳 No cost to attend – fully funded by the HSE
👉 Secure your place here: https://training.mhfaireland.ie/courses/10-youth-mental-health-first-aid-inperson?e=667d46255114443d870458989ac05017
Important:
YMHFA training is not a therapy/support group and is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18 to attend.
If you have experienced a recent crisis or bereavement linked to mental health, we recommend that you wait 12-18 months before attending YMHFA training.
