MHFA Champions Training

Public Health Somerset have provided funding to deliver free MHFA Champions courses!

We have now come to the end of our deliveries of this course. Please do feel free to have a look at our other funded courses.

What is MHFA Champions?

MHFA Champions is a one-day mental health training course developed by Mental Health First Aid England. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of mental health and support others in their workplace or community. Champions are not mental health first aiders, but they play a key role in creating inclusive, supportive environments and promoting mental wellbeing.

What will I learn on MHFA Champions training?

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions
• Approach and support someone experiencing poor mental health
• Start a conversation and listen non-judgementally
• Signpost to appropriate professional and self-help support
• Understand the impact of stigma and how to challenge it
• Explore ways to support your own mental wellbeing
• Understand your role in promoting a mentally healthy culture

If you are unsure whether MHFA 2 day or MHFA 1 day Champions training is best for you, please refer to the guide below:

The course is aimed at frontline workers, typically from the following areas:

• Housing/Homelessness/Rough Sleeping
• Drugs and Alcohol
• Health and Social Care
• Financial advice
• Crime and Community Safety