Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor, Precious Collins explains how important it is for these practice sessions are for real life events.

The Southern Ute Culture Preservation Department staff undertook a new venture when most of them got certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid on Monday, Nov. 1. This new and exciting step for the department is to better understand and engage with the youth they serve in our community.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Precious Collins calls upon Xavier Watts to answer questions about how to address youth in a mental health crisis.

Southern Ute Culture Preservation Department Culture Education Coordinator, Crystal Rizzo and newly hired Language and Culture Assistant, Julia Valdez get prepped for a “real life” practice scenario with the help of instructor, Precious Collins.