- Promote Positive Emotional Health
- Provide Support & Reassurance
- Aid in accessing appropriate services
- Undertake risk assessment to help prevent harm to self or to/from others
- Create a partnership with the young person: find strategies (Getting through this together)
- Assist in early detection and intervention
- Increase knowledge, reduce stigma and increase skill base
- Develop a network with other Emotional First Aiders to share skills and be part of a support network


