Public Health Funded Courses
Public Health Funded Courses
Public Health Somerset have provided funding to deliver free courses for frontline workers and volunteers within Somerset typically from the following areas:
- Housing/Homelessness/Rough Sleeping
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Health and Social Care
- Financial advice
- Crime and Community Safety
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) – 2 Days
ASIST is a face-to-face interactive workshop in suicide intervention. This course teaches learners to recognise when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.
To view more information and to apply, click here.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – 2 Days
This face-to-face course is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. MHFA won’t teach you to be a therapist, but just like physical first aid, it will teach you to listen, reassure and respond.Â
To view more information and to apply, click here.
MHFA Champions Training – 1 Day
This face-to-face course provides learners with an understanding of common mental health issues and the ability to spot signs of mental ill health. Learners also gain confidence to advocate for mental health awareness and challenge stigma.
To view more information and to apply, click here.
Mindline Trans +
0300 330 5468
Mindline Trans+ is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary. Find out more
Mindline
0800 138 1692
or 01823 276 892
Our Mindline Emotional support and mental health helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find out more
Live Chat
Our Emotional support and mental health helpline is now available as a live webchat !
Available every day from 8-11pm.
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