What is the event and who is it suitable for?
MHFA provides knowledge and skills at a level for any adult member of the public who wishes to give initial first aid or assistance.
Suitable for people who work or volunteer with children and young people. Open to all the community (16 years and above).
Course Delivery
Train as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and gain the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders®, receive three years of ongoing learning support and benefits.
Covering the main diagnosis- Anxiety, Suicide, Depression and Psychosis. Includes a mix of media, group work and skill learning. This course is ideal for those who would like to become a MHFAider® to:
- Encourage self-care, giving you the tools to look after your own and others’ mental health
- Gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health
- Be confident starting a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support
- Promotes early intervention and faster recovery, which can prevent an individual’s mental health deteriorating
- Awareness of how mental health impacts the workplace; skills to empower people to thrive in the workplace.
This training will be delivered in person by trainer Jacqui Bamford.
More Information and Bookings
The training will be delivered over two days from 9:00-5:00pm. By signing up you are committing to attend both days for your selected course.
Please register your interest and you will be contacted with a booking form and the necessary joining instructions.
The face to face MHFA courses below are 2 full days and both days must be attended to completed the course
Face to Face Training Dates:
Monday 10th and Monday 24th July 2023
9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Lee Moor Public Hall, Lee Moor, Plymouth, PL7 5RJ.
Please register your interest here
Wednesday 6th September and Wednesday 13th September 2023
9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Printworks Tavistock, Kingdon House Community Association, Pym Street, Tavistock, PL19 0AW.
Please register your interest here