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Richland students, instructors describe life‑saving impact of Teen Mental Health First Aid
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Students and instructors from Richland High, Hanford High and 3 Rivers HomeLink described classroom training that helped classmates identify crises, connect peers to 988 and local counseling and prompted district commitment to sustain the program despite one‑year grant funding.
Richland School District students and staff told the school board that Teen Mental Health First Aid training has helped students spot signs of crisis, reach out and connect peers to resources.
At a school board meeting, district staff introduced students and instructors from Richland High, Hanford High and 3 Rivers HomeLink who described how the seven‑session curriculum taught classmates to recognize warning signs, use an action plan and bring peers to a trusted adult. Chandra Markell, a district staff member leading the effort, said the three sites have “collectively certified 761 sophomores” so far and that other schools are still completing certification.
The students gave…
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