As an MHFAider you will be able to: 

• Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention 
• Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports 
• Practise active listening and empathy 
• Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma 
• Discuss the MHFAider role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality 
• Practise self-care 
• Know how to use the MHFAider Support App
• Know how to access a dedicated text service provided by Shout and ongoing learning opportunities with MHFA England  

• Online or face-to-face, typically delivered over two days, but can be delivered over 4 half days if required.
• Learners will be trained by an approved MHFA England Instructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total.​ 
• Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities. 
• Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan. 
• We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn. 
• We strive for all of our learning content to be as accessible and inclusive as possible. 

The course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of mental health, support others, and promote wellbeing in their organisation or community. It is particularly beneficial for managers, HR professionals, and those in customer-facing roles.

No prior knowledge or experience is required. The course is designed for people of all backgrounds.

Your course fee includes:

• An MHFA England manual and workbook to support your learning.
• The MHFA App
• A certificate of attendance upon completion.
• Access to additional resources and ongoing support from MHFA England.

MHFA training is available in both online and face-to-face formats.

Please use the booking links above or email [email protected]

Yes!  If you have 8 or more people to train then we can deliver a private course at your workplace. Contact us for details on group pricing and scheduling.

MHFA England provides ongoing resources, including a support app, online resources and access to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders.

Yes, we recommend attending an MHFA Refresher course every three years to maintain confidence and keep your skills up to date.

MHFA training equips employees with the knowledge and confidence to support colleagues, reduce stigma, and promote a mentally healthy workplace. Many businesses find that MHFAiders improve wellbeing, reduce absenteeism, and create a more supportive culture.

MHFA training is not a legal requirement, but the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends it as part of workplace health and safety. Many organisations now include MHFA as part of their wellbeing strategy.

• MHFA Champion Training – 1 day
• MHFA Mental Health Aware – half day

Email [email protected] for more information.

Yes, we aim to make MHFA training as accessible as possible. If you have any specific needs, such as subtitles, large print materials, or other adjustments, please let us know in advance.

Any surplus income from our training courses is invested in supporting positive mental health and wellbeing in our local community. Thank you for helping to support our mission.