Youth Mental Health First Aid

Sponsored by: Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative Mental Health Initiative

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 AD/HD), and eating disorders. To learn more, download the Mental Health First Aid for Youth one-pager.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification 

Sponsored by: Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative Mental Health Initiative

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help.

Topics Covered

Depression and mood disorders

Anxiety disorders

Trauma

Psychosis

Substance Use disorders

Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better and use their strengths to stay well.

Clarksville Juneteenth Festival

Clarksville’s Annual  Juneteenth Festival “Flowers to the People”  celebrates freedom and the rich history and culture of Black African Americans culture. We will have entertainers, self-help classes, and vendors. 

Live Well Expo

The annual expo promotes health and wellness through education, demonstrations, access, and advocacy. This expo incorporates exercise and aerobic demonstrations, healthy cooking demonstrations, exciting speakers, health, fitness, and beauty vendors. 

Galentine’s Brunch

Fun and interactive event geared towards bringing together diverse groups of
women and building bonds and relationships. Through curated topics,
featuring subject matter experts, games, raffles, and fun – ladies have the
opportunity to connect and have fun with gal pals – old and new!

Mimosas with Mom

This is an annual event that allows all women in the community to fellowship and empower one another while exploring ways to become better mothers and mentors for their children in the community. This event is an open forum and allows women to discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood.

Best in Black Gala and Silent Auction

This is Manifest Magic’s annual gala and fundraiser. Everyone dresses to impress and walks the purple carpet as we party for a purpose. We take this time to celebrate Black businesses and accomplishments within the community.

The Urban Eco Lens: Photography Program

This partnership with AT&T Pioneers and Amanda Blount Photography and Manifest Magic presents a comprehensive youth nature and conservation photography program. The program is open to ages 7-17 and designed to build skills and knowledge in nature, photography, public speaking, advocacy, etc.

Community Services and Partnership

Manifest Magic is a Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award. The members of the program partner and volunteer with other non-profit and community agencies to assist in their missions. Community service is a requirement and condition of membership. 

*The community service and partnership are only available to official  members