Training
Conversations That Matter
Helping Parents & Youth Talk About Drugs/Alcohol, Self-Esteem and Empowering Them To Face Challenges
April 16, 2026
6-8PM
First Call | 9091 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114
This class is designed for parents and caregivers of rising middle school students who want to feel more confident
talking with their kids about vaping, alcohol, and peer pressure. Participants will learn age-appropriate facts, conversation starters,
and practical tools to build trust, strengthen self-esteem, and support healthy decision-making.
Youth are encouraged to attend.
A separate educational experience will be provided by our Youth Counselor.
FREE TO ATTEND. REGISTER BELOW.
To schedule a training, call 816-361-5900.
Our First Call team of experts is available to share our evidence-based expertise with your organization.
Please reach out to us below to discuss pricing and to schedule a training.
01
MHFA/YMHFA
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
02
How to Spot an Overdose and Administer Naloxone
2 hours; includes one box of naloxone, more upon request
Review current drug trends and local and national pertinent data and learn how to spot an overdose and administer naloxone in both forms (intramuscular and nasal).
03
How To Care
A four-hour, curriculum-based educational program that teaches adult caregivers (teachers, foster parents, extended family members, etc.) to better understand the dynamics of a family system impacted by substance use disorder, the lasting effects of this experience on children’s physical and emotional development, and the best approach to help them achieve their full potential. How to Care can be offered on-site, or as a web-based training for organizations.
04
Trauma Informed Care
Organizations need to have a complete picture of a person’s life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective services with a healing orientation. Adopting trauma-informed practices can potentially improve engagement, treatment adherence, and health outcomes, as well as provider and staff wellness. It can also help reduce avoidable care and excess costs for both the health care and social service sectors.
05
QPR – Suicide Prevention Training
2 hour educational program designed to teach lay and professional “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond.