Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. 

The course will teach you how to  apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.

• Listen nonjudgmentally.

• Give reassurance and information.

• Encourage appropriate professional help.

• Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

This course is for adults who work with youth, including teachers, school staff, coaches, camp counselors, youth group leaders, and parents. It will be located at the Pen Bay Physician's Building at 4 Glen Cove Drive, downstairs in Conference Room C. Participants should pack lunch. All participants will receive a certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid. 

Please call 301-3950 with any questions. 

In this 3 hour virtual course, we talk about how to care for your newborn when you bring them home, what to expect during the first few months, and how to be well prepared. Topics include: 

• Sleep habits
• Laying a strong sleep foundation
• Bottle and formula feeding (separate breastfeeding class)
• Diapering & Digestion
• Soothing techniques
• Safety Guidelines
• Common ailments
• Postpartum Coping and Preparation

We recommend taking this between 30-35 weeks if possible. Only one parent needs to register, but all can attend. Please join us to build your confidence in caring for your newborn!

You will receive an email from the instructor with a zoom link 1 week prior to the scheduled class. 

Join us for a 3 hour virtual session loaded with all the info you will need to get breastfeeding off to a great start! 

Topics will include: 

• What to do to prepare during your pregnancy
• How to get a good latch
• How to establish a strong milk supply
• How to navigate bumps in the road
• How to introduce pumping and bottlefeeding
• Postpartum resources available 
• So much more!

Partners are encouraged to be present as well but do not need to be registered. We recommend taking this between 30-35 weeks if possible. Join us to feel empowered about starting your feeding journey!

You will receive an email from the instructor with a zoom link 1 week prior to the scheduled class. 

This virtual session allows you to discuss how your feeding journey has gone so far and how you would like it to go moving forward. The topics include: 

• Pump/flange education
• Setting up a pumping schedule at work
• Conversations to have with your childcare provider
• Bottle feeding
• Building up a milk stash
• Maintaining a milk supply
• Helpful products and resources

We recommend taking this session at least 5 weeks prior to returning to work if possible. Please email Erin Kirkpatrick at midcoastvillagedoula@gmail.com to schedule your session.