Teen Mental Health First Aid

Teen Mental Health First Aid, or tMHFA, is an evidence-based training program for students in grades 10-12 that teaches the skills to recognize and aid their peers experiencing mental health and substance use challenges and crises, including how to quickly get the help of an adult. The Maya Gold Foundation believes the teen Mental Health First Aid training is an invaluable resource for teens, especially during these difficult times. We are currently able to offer this training to high schools and youth groups at no-cost thanks to our partnership with HealthAlliance Hospitals and Westchester Medical Center health Network. Contact us to schedule an introductory program overview meeting.

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Educator Mini-Grants

$500 Educator Mini-Grant applications are open now! We welcome funding requests from teachers and school-based mental health professionals working with students here in the Hudson Valley.

Our priority programs/initiatives should focus on:
- Improving mental health among teens
- Developing social-emotional learning strategies for educators
- Building mutual support and caring among teens and adults
- Strengthening inner resilience
- Teaching mindfulness practice

Click the image above to learn more and apply. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at Info@mayagoldfoundation.org or 845-859-0384!

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Youth Mental Health First Aid

YMHFA is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, health and human service workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.

We are currently able to offer this training at schools, community centers, and many other institutions, at a greatly subsidized cost thanks to generous funding from the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS). Contact us to schedule an introductory program overview meeting.

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