08/07/2026
One of the greatest privileges we have in ministry is walking alongside students through both the joys and challenges of life. More and more, our young people are carrying heavy burdens, and many of us have found ourselves wondering, How can I best help?
That's why I'm excited to invite you to a Youth Mental Health First Aid Training hosted by Brethren Student Ministries and Park Street Brethren Church.
đź“… Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
đź“Ť Park Street Brethren Church
Ashland, Ohio
This training is designed for any adult who regularly works with adolescents, including:
Youth pastors and youth leaders
Children's ministry leaders
Sunday School teachers
Pastors
Mentors
Teachers
Coaches
Camp leaders
Parents and other caring adults
Our instructor will be Christy Carmean, a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor (and daughter of many of you may know, Sherry Van Duyne!). Christy will equip us to better recognize when a young person may be struggling, respond with confidence and compassion, and connect them with the help they need.
During the training you'll learn to:
Recognize common signs and symptoms of youth mental health challenges.
Better understand trauma, substance use, self-harm, bullying, and the impact of social media.
Respond to a young person who may be experiencing a mental health crisis and connect them with appropriate support.
We'll also enjoy lunch and a great day of fellowship with youth leaders and ministry volunteers from across the Brethren Church.
If someone in your church or ministry would benefit from this training, please feel free to forward this invitation or invite them to join you. We'd love to equip as many caring adults as possible to better serve the students God has entrusted to us.
Register here:
https://brethrenchurch.regfox.com/fall-youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-ashland-oh?utm_source=qrcode&utm_medium=print
