Town of Kill Devil Hills to Host Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Course

Do you want to learn valuable skills to help identify and understand mental health challenges among adolescents as well as how to offer vital support to young people in need?

The Town of Kill Devil Hills will be hosting a Youth Mental Health First Aid Course (YMHFA), free of charge, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Town Hall (102 Town Hall Drive, KDH) for interested adults who seek to make a difference in the lives of young people. Participants must live, work, or worship in Dare County in order to participate in this training. 

The Town is partnering with Dare County Department of Health and Human Services and its Breaking Through Task Force, which will teach the course. Before the in-person class on September 17th, an additional two hours of pre-course work are required.

This course is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, and caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12 – 18) who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis.

“In today’s world, Youth Mental Health First Aiders are so important in ensuring that those who need it get the support and help they need during difficult times,” said certified YMHFA instructor Kelly Fleming, who is The Breaking Through Task Force co-chair and Dare County Department of Health & Human Services Health Education & Outreach Supervisor. “During this course, participants will learn how to use a proven five-step action plan that can help them to identify and safely respond to potential mental health challenges.”

Registration is required. To register: click here

For more information about the upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid course in Kill Devil Hills, please contact Kelly Fleming at kelly.fleming@darenc.gov.

The Town is excited to introduce the KDH Virtual Citizens Academy!

The Kill Devil Hills Virtual Citizens Academy is a video series that was created by the Town to provide the public insight on the operations of local government. We’ll be releasing a new video weekly over the next few months. Each episode focuses on a different department or division, offering insight into the day-to-day operations that keep our Town running.

Segment 1: Inside Local Government 

Ever wondered how your local government works?  In this kick-off video, get an overview of how decisions are made, how the governing board and Town departments work together, and how the citizen's voice matters.

Annual Ice Cream Social 

Featuring a Cake Walk

The Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners & Town Staff proudly present the annual Ice Cream Social Event.

Join us at Aviation Park, 103 Veterans Drive, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for a FUN and FREE community event which will include hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, drinks, treats for dogs, and ice cream, of course! There will be live music performed by the First Flight High School Fine Arts Group.