Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the course for? The course is for anyone aged over 18 with an interest in training to be a Mental Health First Aider or in improving their knowledge of mental health. No prior knowledge of mental health is needed. This is a public course, open to anyone to book.

What does the course fee include? The fee includes the training sessions, access to the MHFAider support app and a manual and a workbook.

What does the course cover? The course content and outline can be found here

Is the course fee refundable? The course fee is not refundable. Depending on availability of future courses, you may be given the option to transfer your place to another course.

Who is eligible for the concessionary rate? The concessionary rate is available to students and those who are not in work or are self-funding the course (not paid for by their organisation).

Is there any follow up training? Mental Health First Aid England recommend that you take a half day refresher course every three years, to keep your knowledge current.

What happens once I register? You will receive a comprehensive welcome email giving you the details you need to join the live sessions, if you are participating in an online course. Your manual and workbook will be posted to your home address, if you are taking an online course.

How does the course accommodate for people with additional learning needs? Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any additional learning needs. I will be happy to explore this together.

What are the options for an organisation who wishes to train several staff at once? Organisations are welcome to book several spaces on a public course. Or, if your preference is to arrange something exclusive for your organisation, please contact me to discuss options. This training can be online or in house, if you can provide a COVID safe working environment.

When does course booking close? Course booking closes 3 days before the first day of training, or when the course is full.

Can I reserve a place on a future course? If the available courses don’t suit and you’d like to be notified when new courses are added, please contact me here.

Before you register, please make sure you: Are over the age of 18 and (for online courses) have access to a computer with a working microphone, camera and stable internet connection. For best compatibility Google Chrome browser is recommended.

Further questions? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch