Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid Statewide Training

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) announces the availability of funds for the creation and/or expansion of Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) statewide training to be offered free of charge.

The YMHFA and tMHFA curricula were created by and are delivered utilizing certifications from the National Council of Mental Wellbeing, to prepare participants to provide support for those around them who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. As described by the National Council, these evidence-based, early intervention courses are available both virtually and in-person and use “community-specific scenarios, activities and videos to teach the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges as well as how to provide initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help.”

The full RFP can be found at https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/rfp/

All applicants must be prequalified by the due date/time of the RFP.

All applications/proposals must be submitted through the Statewide Financial System (SFS)