Upcoming Events

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Date: May 10, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Location: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Dr. Warrenton, VA 20186 (Fauquier Room, Second Floor)

Youth Mental Health First Aid

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 ADHD), and eating disorders.

Storytime at Erin’s Elderberries

Date: May 14, 2024

Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Erin's Elderberries 4257 Aiken Dr STE D, Warrenton, VA 20187

Community Event

Blue Yellow Illustration Kids Fun Fest Flyer (1)

Storytime at The Open Book

Date: May 17, 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: The Open Book 104 Main Street, Warrenton VA 20186

Community Event

Adult Mental Health First Aid

Date: May 23, 2024

Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Location: PATH Foundation, 321 Walker Dr. Warrenton, VA 20186 (Fauquier Room, Second Floor)

Adult Mental Health First Aid Class

Adult Mental Health First Aid 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.

The course covers:

Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
How to interact with a person in crisis.
How to connect a person with help.
Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.

The Mental Health Association of Fauquier County is pleased to offer this training at no cost to members of the community. This training can be completed in one 6-hour in-person session, with 2 hours of online pre-work required.