Public Health Somerset have provided funding to deliver free MHFA courses! Please see the application form at the bottom of this page. We currently have the following dates open for application:
This course is delivered face-to-face in Yeovil.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) 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. Our instructors provide a very safe learning environment and are trained to support you throughout the whole course.
The course is aimed at frontline workers, typically from the following areas:
Our Emotional support and mental health helpline is now available as a live webchat !
Available every day from 8-11pm.