Safe and Sound Hillsborough

Adult Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA)
2026-05-27 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-08 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-25 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-23 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Adult Mental Health First Aid training provided by Safe & Sound Hillsborough.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
2026-05-13 09:00 - 15:00
Youth Mental Health First Aid training provided by Safe & Sound Hillsborough.

Adult Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA)
2026-05-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
2026-03-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual

Leadership Council Meeting
2025-12-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Children’s Board, 1002 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States

Attorney General’s Restoring Hope Conference
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-17 | Orlando, Florida
Safe & Sound Hillsborough will proudly serve as an Ambassador at the Attorney General’s Restoring Hope Conference in Orlando, taking place December 15–17, 2025.
The summit will provide juvenile justice professionals, community stakeholders, faith partners, members of law enforcement, criminal justice educators, social service groups and other partners to explore strategies in achieving evidenced-based outcomes for Florida’s youth to prevent and reduce juvenile crime.

Franklin County Court Delegation Visit
2025-11-19 09:00 - 17:30 | George Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, 33602, United States
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Delegation Visit and Sister City Project
Wednesday November 19 – Thursday November 20, 2025
PURPOSE: To engage in a best practice sharing session and provide technical assistance to Franklin County delegation members on Reporting Center programming, Youth Gun Offender Programming and expansion of services for juvenile justice impacted youth.
Franklin County, Delegation Members:

Honorable Judge Lasheyl N. Stroud – Lead Juvenile Judge, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
Tresalyn Butler-Sharp – Director, FACCES (Family Achievement & Cultural Community Enrichment Services)
Makaylah Winter – JDAI Coordinator

Atone-A Blink Film Screening with Q&A
2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:30 | University Of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, United States
Join us at the Activist Lab for a screening of ‘Atone’ a captivating short film that delves into themes of redemption and self-discovery.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atone-a-blink-film-screening-with-qa-tickets-1645511181239
More information about USG Activist Lab:
https://health.usf.edu/publichealth/activist-lab/overview

509 Community Safe Summit Youth Expo
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 | The Skills Center, 5107 N 22nd Street, Tampa, 33610, United States
Come join us at The Skills Center for a day filled with fun, learning, and empowerment. The SafeSummit Youth Expo is a gathering of young minds looking to connect, engage, and grow together. Whether you’re interested in workshops, activities, or simply meeting new friends, this event is for you!
With a range of exciting sessions and interactive booths, there’s something for everyone at the SafeSummit Youth Expo. Explore new opportunities, discover your passions, and leave inspired to make a difference in your community. Don’t miss out on this incredible chance to learn, grow, and have a blast with fellow youth!
Hosted by: Gwen Myers County Commissioner – District 3
Youth Safe Summit Expo featuring a mock trial designed to engage and educate young individuals about critical issues related to safety, justice, and legal processes.

Community Resources & Vendors
Mental Health Panel Discussion
Raffles
Atone Short film screening and discussion

UP TO 150 YOUTH THAT ATTEND WILL RECEIVE 20 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FOR ATTENDING & LUNCH
Register NOW -> https://SafeSummitYouthExpo2025.eventbrite.com

Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (October 1)
2025-10-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Children’s Board, 1002 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States
This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care.
Learners will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and participate in a 5.5-hours, instructor-led in-person training.
The course covers:

Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
How to interact with a person in crisis.
How to connect a person with help.
Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.

Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid 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 training is offered by Safe & Sound Hillsborough in partnership with the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. It is FREE and open to the public thanks to a grant provided by BayCare.
Participants must live or work in Hillsborough County.
Mental Health First Aid USA is managed, operated, and disseminated by the National Council for Behavioral Health.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (September 10)
2025-09-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Children’s Board, 1002 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33605, United States
This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to adults who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care.
Learners will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and participate in a 5.5-hours, instructor-led in-person training.
The course covers:

Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
How to interact with a person in crisis.
How to connect a person with help.
Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.

Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid 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 training is offered by Safe & Sound Hillsborough in partnership with the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. Classes are FREE and open to the public thanks to generous support from AdventHealth and BayCare.
Participants must live or work in Hillsborough County.
Mental Health First Aid USA is managed, operated, and disseminated by the National Council for Behavioral Health.
