Overview:
Discover Mental Health First Aid with Louise
When considering a Mental Health First Aid Course for your organisation, it’s important that you understand the course and explore whether it’s a right fit, along with possible alternatives. Louise Tierney, Alliance’s Mental Health First Aid Instructor encourages you to learn more about the course and reach out with any questions to determine the best approach for you. She understands that flexibility is important in communication methods, so offers a phone call, a local meet up in person or a video chat on a Teams.
Mental Health First Aid enables individuals to support others who are struggling with their mental health, whether it’s their first experience or a recurring issue where their usual coping methods are ineffective. They provide a non-judgmental, empathetic listening ear and help guide to appropriate resources. Mental Health First Aid involves everyday situations, not just crises, ensuring people can confidently seek help and reassurance that it’s okay to not be okay.
Creating Safe Spaces: The Role of Mental Health First Aiders
Mental Health First Aiders® are crucial in organisations by providing support for those seeking help but unsure where to turn. Their training goes beyond basic mental health awareness, enhancing active listening skills and learning information about various mental health diagnoses to better assist, reassure and respond to individuals in need.
What you can expect from this training:
- Being Approachable: Employees often struggle with personal issues during work hours and may not feel comfortable speaking with their managers or colleagues. Mental Health First Aiders are trained to provide support and to direct individuals to appropriate resources. They can be a crucial source of help for employees in need.
- Opening Up Conversations: Many people fear discussing mental health due to concerns about saying the wrong thing or making a situation worse. Having Mental Health First Aiders® in your workplace, encourages mental health to be a routine topic of conversation. They are there to support, help and intervene as needed, ensuring the well-being of individuals both at work and at home.
- Early Intervention in Mental Health: Mental Health First Aiders® are equipped with how to provide support and intervention during mental health crises. While professionals may not always be present at the onset of a problem, individuals trained in Mental Health First Aid can recognise distress, offer support and quickly guide the affected person towards appropriate help. This approach focuses on early intervention to promote recovery.
- Spotting Signs and Signposting to Support: Mental Health First Aiders® are vital in providing support, knowledge and signposting to local resources such as citizens advice and support groups, as there are other life events that can impact on someones mental health that once addressed will significantly improve their wellbeing. They also advocate for creating a supportive work environment where individuals can be honest about their struggles and receive the help they need.
In Person Training Dates
In collaboration with Square One Law we are pleased to offer an exclusive opportunity open to organisations and individuals to train as MHFAiders® at a discounted rate. Take advantage of our special offer—only £212 + VAT per person, a 20% reduction on our usual price.
Places are limited, so register your interest below to learn more about the course and secure your spot.
When: 27th March and 3rd April 2025, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Square One Law, 1 Pioneer Court, Morton Palms, Business Park, Darlington, DL1 4WD
Date: Thu Mar 27th - Time 08:30 - 17:00 Book Session
If no training sessions are available, you can either Register Your Interest and we will get in touch when we have a session coming up. Or, you can Request a Session from us (please note that to Request a Session there must be
Training Delivery
The Mental Health First Aid course is offered over a two-day period, which can be scheduled as four half days or two full days over two weeks. This supports the integration of learning while reducing disruption to work commitments. Louise, the instructor, guarantees that the course is highly beneficial and that it positively impacts your workplace.
The two-day course fosters relationship-building and knowledge-sharing within a group. Participants share skills that they will use within their organisation, contributing to a community approach for support. The course also incorporates the use of a MHFAider Support App® that gives access to a 24/7 text support service, as well as signposting to a national database of health and wellbeing services.
Following the training:
- You can build your knowledge and confidence in your role as an MHFAider® with the internationally recognised MHFAider® qualification, RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid.
- You are invited to join England’s first and only membership body for Mental Health First Aiders, the largest community of its kind. This offers ongoing support to MHFAiders empowering them to fulfil their roles with confidence, skill, and care.
Testimonials
“Louise was a great trainer. She was easy to get on with, very friendly, and highly knowledgeable. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she made you feel at ease. I now feel a lot more confident, and although my current job role involves providing a lot of support to people in service with mental health needs, I now feel more knowledgeable and have a better understanding of various conditions, which will help me in the future.”
“Louise was absolutely fantastic throughout the two-day course. She was very relatable and delivered the training in an engaging and friendly manner. I really enjoyed the two days of training.”
“Louise was amazing, very knowledgeable, approachable, passionate, and empathetic. She created a great learning environment, making the two days both engaging and enjoyable, even though some of the topics were quite emotive. Louise ensured we were always in a safe and confidential space. I couldn’t fault Louise or the course at all. She is a real credit to MHFA England and the community. Thank you so much for all you do and for instilling confidence in me to be the best MHFAider I can be!”
