In-Person YMHFA Certification with NARCAN Training
Jewish youth professionals can learn skills to recognize and address mental health issues. NARCAN is a legal, safe opioid antagonist that can safely reverse an opioid overdose.
In-Person
334 Amsterdam Ave
Who's coming?
5 educators are registered for this event.
MB
Mimi Broches
Hillel at Columbia and Barnard (New York, NY)
RB
Riley Burke
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (New York, NY) - MMJCCM
MC
Melissa Cohen
Congregation Kol Ami (White Plains, NY)
JS
JessAnn Smith
Hillel at Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY)
MZ
Mazal Zami
Beit Rabban Day School (New York, NY) - Beit Rabban
Facilitated by Drew Fidler, Senior Director of the BBYO Center for Adolescent Wellness, training is two hours of asynchronous pre-work for each participant and six hours of in-person session led by the instructor. Participants must complete mandatory pre-work at least five days prior to the training.
Stay for a half hour after YMHFA certification to receive training from Selah on the use of NARCAN, a life-saving technology that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, in partnership with BeWell and the Blue Dove Foundation.
In New York State, it’s legal, safe, and easy for anyone to carry and use Naloxon. Our 30 minutes, open to anyone ages 13+. You do not need to have participated in the earlier YMHFA. You must email Loen Amer to register.
Drew Fidler, LCSW-C, is the Director of the BBYO Center for Adolescent Wellness, where she helps ensure that BBYO and other Youth Serving Organizations are places where adolescents can thrive through institutional best practices in health and wellness. Drew’s career has focused on aiding youth serving organizations and their staff in understanding children’s mental health issues, and best supporting and advocating for their needs. Prior to joining BBYO, Drew worked for Baltimore Child Abuse Center as a Forensic Interviewer, Policy and Program Development Manager, and then as the Director of Prevention and Education. She also worked with youth serving organizations to analyze their systems relating to protecting youth and creating safe environments, conducts trainings, and creates programs for organizations. Drew has an MSW from New York University and a BA in Psychology from Skidmore College.
