Format
- The course is available for both face-to-face and online delivery
- The course is made up of four sessions. Each session is 3.5 hours long
- We limit numbers to 16 people per course so that instructors can keep people safe and supported while they learn
Support beyond the course
Everyone who completes the course gets:
- A copy of the workbook to support their learning throughout the course
- A digital manual to refer to whenever they need it
- A wallet-sized reference card with the Youth MHFA action plan (ALGEE)
- A digital Youth MHFAider certificate valid for three years
Following the course, your will be invited to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders – England’s first and only membership body for MHFAiders, and the largest community of its kind.
The Association of Mental Health First Aiders gives you access to exclusive resources and learning opportunities to empower them to carry out their roles effectively. This includes:
- The MHFAider Support App®. Access to features such as a 24/7 text support service, signposting to a national database of health services, and insights that teach critical self-care skills
- The MHFA England Online Learning Hub. This includes resources such as course manuals and Youth MHFAider guides
- First-hand insights. Learn from real people sharing their honest and lived experiences of mental health conditions
- Online networking. Invites to exclusive quarterly webinars to help Youth MHFAiders carry out their role with confidence, skill, and care
- Monthly newsletters. Youth MHFAiders are kept up to date with all the latest news from our community
Accessibility
We strive to create courses and resources that everyone can access. When you book training through Mind Matters, please specify if you will need course materials in accessible formats.
How to book on our courses
Please complete our booking form or contact our office at [email protected] or 01226 777520/07833 470979.
In-house courses
If you’d like to discuss our in-house training options please contact us.
Discounts
A 5% discount is available to students, volunteers, third sector organisations, and bookings of more than one place (or course). Proof of concessionwill be required at point of booking.