Date: 16-17th September

Location: Cheltenham Racecourse, GL50 4 SH

Lunch is included

Become a Mental Health First Aider

• Train as a Mental Health First Aider® and receive three years of certification, plus access to ongoing benefits by joining the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®.
• This course is ideal for individuals who would like to become an MHFAider® to gain the knowledge, awareness, and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health, be confident to start a conversation, and signpost a person to appropriate support.​
• In addition to the course, you will gain access to resources, ongoing learning, and 24/7 digital support, helping you support the people around you, whether it be in your workplace or family and friends.

Cost

MHFA England value this course at £325 per person. However, Racing Welfare is heavily subsidising this training and is offering it to the racing industry for £95 per head. Please note this course is only available to people working in the British Thoroughbred Horseracing and Breeding industries.

You will automatically receive the manual in PDF format. A printed paper copy (also available in larger text) can be purchased separately for an additional £20.

Course outcomes:

As an MHFAider you will be able to:

• Recognise those that may be experiencing poor mental health and provide them with first-level support and early intervention
• Encourage a person to identify and access sources of professional help and other supports
• Practise active listening and empathy
• Have a conversation with improved mental health literacy around language and stigma
• Discuss the MHFAider role in depth, including boundaries and confidentiality
• Practise self-care
• Know how to use the MHFAider Support App®

Format:

• Face-to-face course structured across four flexible sessions. Each session is a maximum of 3hrs 45mins and sessions will be delivered over two consecutive days.
• Learners will be trained over four live sessions with an MHFA England Instructor Member, covering 14 hours of content in total.​
• Learning takes place through a mix of instructor led training, group discussions, individual and group activities.
• Each session builds on the previous, enabling the learner to gain confidence in supporting others with a Mental Health First Aid action plan.
• MHFA 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 will receive:

• A copy of the workbook to support their learning throughout the course
• A digital manual for reference
• A wallet-sized reference card and lanyard
• A certificate
• MHFA® App for 3 years
• Becoming a qualified MHFAider®

Once you complete the Mental Health First Aid course, you can test your knowledge and build your confidence in your role as an MHFAider® with the internationally recognised MHFAider® qualification, RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid.