FREE Mental Health First Aid Training for foodbanks, faith groups and community spaces 

Hertfordshire County Council are funding free Mental Health First Aid Training for volunteers and staff at foodbanks, community spaces, faith and community groups. We are working with Hertsmere Borough Council who are helping to co-ordinate this across Hertfordshire so please do promote to within your localities.

The 2-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses will be held on Monday 25^th and Tuesday 26^th March 2024, Tuesday 23^rd and Wednesday 24^th April,  Wednesday 29^th and Thursday 30^th May. 

The courses will take place at Farnham House, Stevenage. To register for the course, please follow the link below and ensure you input your full name and email address:

25 and 26 March https://mhfaengland.org/course-booking-form/?id=0225d9f9-1cb9-ee11-a569-000d3adf7690

23^rd and 24 April https://mhfaengland.org/course-booking-form/?id=900957dd-1db9-ee11-a569-002248a276d1

29^th and 30^th May https://mhfaengland.org/course-booking-form/?id=d247aa35-1eb9-ee11-a569-000d3adf760c

The link will direct you to a form in the MHFA England website requesting the following details:

• Name and email address
• If you require accessible course materials? YES/NO

If yes, to specify. For example: large print/video captions or materials compatible with a screen reader

You will not have to input your home or work address.

Please note:

• Places are limited, register as soon as possible!
• Course delivery on the 25 & 26 March, 23 & 24 April and 29 & 30 May
• Course certificate sent via email once you complete the course.

Hertfordshire County Council know many people visiting community spaces and foodbanks require support and we will be offering a Resource Guide, marketing information, access to Togetherall and free Suicide Prevention Training as additional support to support those in need.