MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER SUPPORT
SUPPORT FOR OUR INDUSTRY'S MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDERS
Wellbeing Champion and MHFA Support
Cost: Free for everyone
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Wellbeing Champions and Mental Health First Aiders
Our voluntary Wellbeing Champions and Mental Health First Aiders deliver vital daily support. It is essential that we support those that bear the emotional weight of our workforce by understand the issues being raised, monitoring their own mental health challenges and ensuring access to further expert support if needed.
Record Your Interventions
Cost: Free for everyone
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Wellbeing Champions and Mental Health First Aiders
The information you provide is completely confidential and anyone you are supporting remains anonymous.* Understanding the issues being raised allows us to respond with proactive interventions to support everyone in our industry.
*You will need to register for MHFA Support first (left).
Mental Health First Aider Peer Support
Cost: Free for everyone
Timing and Delivery: Online tutor-led sessions (1 hour)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Mental Health First Aiders
These 1-hour sessions are intended for any trained MHFAiders who would like to receive support and encouragement in their role. You will be able to share your experiences with other MHFAiders, refresh your skills, learn about new resources and be reminded about the importance of self-care.
NOT A MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER YET?
Help raise awareness of mental illnesses, encourage early intervention to aid recovery, and increase your confidence in dealing with mental illnesses by qualifying as a Mental Health First Aider. Whether you’re a site operative, project manager, or office-based professional, there’s a course for you.
Mental Health Awareness
MHFA Accredited
Online tutor-led session (4 hours)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This course will give you the basic knowledge of mental health issues, signs and symptoms and how to open the conversation with someone in distress or experiencing mental health issues.
Mental health First Aider
MHFA Accredited
Online tutor-led course (4 live sessions over 2 consecutive days)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Everyone working in construction
This 2-day course will qualify you as a Mental Health First Aider, giving you an in-depth understanding of mental health and wellbeing. You will learn practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of poor mental health, build the confidence to step in and support a person in distress and signpost them to the appropriate help they may need.
Mental Health First Aider Peer Support
MHFA Accredited
Online tutor-led session (4 hours)
DESCRIPTION
Suitable for: Exclusively for those who have completed an Adult Mental Health First Aider, MHFA Champion or Armed Forces Mental Health First Aider Course
This 4 hour MHFA Refresher course is designed exclusively for those who have completed an Adult Mental Health First Aider course. It will enable you to stay current on mental health support, update your knowledge and practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan.