Mental Health First Aid Training for Employers

Train your own staff as MHFA England Mental Health First Aiders with a private course run just for your organisation – online, at your workplace, or at a venue we arrange, anywhere in the UK.

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What your team gets

• A private MHFA England Adult Mental Health First Aid (2-day) course for up to 16 of your staff
• Dates and times arranged around your team
• Delivery by a licensed MHFA England instructor
• Online through live, interactive sessions, or face to face in a classroom

Everyone who completes the course becomes a qualified Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and receives:

• An MHFA England certificate confirming they are a qualified Mental Health First Aider
• A manual to refer to after the course
• Access to the MHFAider Support App and ongoing support from MHFA England
• Membership of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders

Group prices

• £2,975 for a private group of up to 10 people
• £4,875 for a private group of up to 16 people

Prices may vary depending on location and instructor for classroom courses. Request a quote and we will confirm the price for your group.

Online or classroom – your choice

• Online: ideal for remote, hybrid or multi-site teams. The course runs as four live sessions with a mix of presentations, group discussion and practical activities.
• Classroom: we deliver at your workplace or at a venue we arrange, anywhere in the UK.

Both formats lead to the same MHFA England qualification.

What the course covers

The course is built around the MHFA action plan (ALGEE) and gives your people the confidence to spot the signs of poor mental health, start a supportive conversation and guide a colleague towards the right help. Topics include:

• What mental health is, and what influences it
• Anxiety, depression, suicide and psychosis
• Self-harm, eating disorders and substance misuse
• Active listening, empathy and conversation practice
• Recovery and lived experience
• Boundaries in the MHFAider role and looking after your own wellbeing

How booking works

1. Tell us what you need – how many people, online or classroom, and your preferred dates.
2. We confirm your price and dates in a written quote.
3. Confirm and pay by invoice, purchase order or card.
4. We send joining instructions to your team ahead of the course.

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Trusted by organisations including

Sony, G4S, Roche, Liverpool Philharmonic, Carbon Trust, Fremantle Media, CMA CGM and The HR People.

What delegates say

“Overall I think the course is a godsend. Every company should have qualified MHFAiders… one which I’ve seen make a big difference in my workplace already.”

– Mark H

“He included everyone with the same level of involvement, encouraged responses to all topics and made me feel very much at ease.”

– Emma K

“I think everyone should attend one of these courses… The course instructor was brilliant and all of the team were engaged.”

– Andrew E

Frequently asked questions

How many staff can we train on one course?

Up to 16 people per course, so everyone gets the right level of support. For larger groups we can run several courses.

Is a private course the same as your public course?

Yes – it is the same MHFA England Adult Mental Health First Aid (2-day) course and qualification. The difference is that only your staff attend, on dates that suit you.

Do online and classroom courses lead to the same qualification?

Yes. Both qualify your staff as MHFA England Mental Health First Aiders.

Can we pay by invoice or purchase order?

Yes. We accept invoice, purchase order and card payments.

Do you offer shorter courses or refreshers?

Yes, including the MHFA Champion course (1 day), MHFA Refresher and Youth MHFA for staff who support young people. Just ask when you request your quote.

Booking a place for just one or two people?

Book onto one of our open online MHFA courses instead.

Request a quote for your team

Tell us how many people you would like to train and whether you prefer online or classroom delivery, and we will confirm your price and dates. Prefer to talk? Call 020 3984 9825.