IMPORTANT: Mental Health First Aid Training (Youth) – October 16 on Martha’s Vineyard (Free to participants)

Dear Martha’s Vineyard Community Members,

The Center for Community and Professional Education (CCAPE) at Cape Cod Community College, in partnership with the Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition and Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office, is pleased to offer a free Mental Health First Aid (Youth) training  (in person) on Martha’s Vineyard.

About the Program
This one-day training is designed to help adults support young people facing mental health or substance use challenges. Participants will learn an action plan to respond to common concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying.

📍 Location: Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, 111 Edgartown Rd., Oak Bluffs, MA

🗓 Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

⏰ Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (in-person, 6.5 hours)

💵 Cost: Free (thanks to our 4Cs partners)

Register here:
👉 Mental Health First Aid – Youth (Martha’s Vineyard)

We hope you will share this opportunity with your colleagues, staff, and community members who work with or support youth.

📎 Flyer with full details is attached.

Thank you for helping us spread the word and strengthen the support network for youth on Martha’s Vineyard.