JERSEY CITY, NJ (GovWire) - Jersey City is taking steps to improve the mental health of its youth. During the recent Jersey City Municipal Caucus Meeting, Ryan McGee from the Jersey City Department of Recreation Youth Development presented a resolution to accept a $1000 donation from the National Council of Behavioral Health.
The donation will be used to assist in obtaining items such as snacks and other beneficial items that assist teens with increased concentration during mental health first aid training.
"Staff within the Department of Recreation Youth Development became certified to commence training high school students on mental health first aid in January 2023," McGee said.
This training is part of a partnership with the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services. The goal is to reduce the additional costs expended by the Department of Recreation Youth Development as it continues this important training for city youth.
This donation is a step towards improving the mental health of Jersey City's youth. With the support of organizations like the National Council of Behavioral Health, the city is able to provide valuable resources and training to its young residents.
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