Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
Become a MHFAider®
As an approved Mental Health First Aid
(MHFA England) Instructor Member, we offer
the evidence-based interactive learning course
face to face and online, that helps to raise
awareness and develop skills.
Our course empowers people to
notice signs of mental ill health, and encourage
them to break down barriers, listen in a
non-judgemental way, and signpost to support
for recovery.
Upcoming MHFA Training
20% Discount for Keyworkers:
If you’re a Keyworker (including Teachers), take advantage of 20% DISCOUNT by emailing us proof of this* at mhfa@dorsetmind.uk – we’ll give you a code to add to your basket!
*Proof of ID could be a photocopy or scanned photo of an ID badge or a headed letter from you employer.
Mental Health First Aid (Adult) - Face to Face, 12th & 13th June 2023
Course: Mental Health First Aid for Adults
When: Session 1: Monday 12th June, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Session 2: Tuesday 13th June, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Where: Dorset Mind Office
Format: 2x Instructor led training at our Dorset Mind Bournemouth Office
Price: £300 (incl. VAT)
Please note that you need to attend both live sessions face-to-face to qualify as a Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid Refresher Online (Adult) - Monday 14th August 2023
Course: Mental Health First Aid Refresher for Adults (Online)
When: Monday 14th August: 9am – 1pm
Where: Online
Format: 1x Live session
Price: £120 (incl. VAT)
Please note that this is a Refresher training for qualified MHFAiders®
Mental Health First Aid Online (Adult) - 4th & 5th September 2023
Course: Mental Health First Aid for Adults
When: Session 1: Monday 4th September: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Session 2: Tuesday 5th September: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Where: Online, Blended Learning (instructor led and self-learning) using MHFA online learning hub
Format: 2x Live Sessions
Price: £300 (incl. VAT)
Please note that you need to attend both live sessions and complete all of the required self-paced individual learning to qualify as a Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid Refresher Online (Adult) - Wednesday 15th November 2023
Course: Mental Health First Aid Refresher for Adults (Online)
When: Wednesday 15th November: 10am-2pm
Where: Online
Format: 1x Live session
Price: £120 (incl. VAT)
Please note that this is a Refresher training for qualified MHFAiders®
MHFA Training FAQs
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is nationally recognised training. Employees can undertake it to compliment your company’s overall wellbeing strategy – whether that be in conjunction with our Dorset Mind Works Packages or in isolation. Additionally, it provides all attendees with a deeper insight and understanding of mental health.
As an approved Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England) Instructor Member, we offer the evidence-based interactive learning course face to face and online, that helps to raise
awareness and develop skills. Our course empowers people to notice signs of mental ill health, and encourage them to break down barriers, listen in a non-judgemental way, and signpost to support for recovery.
This course qualifies you as a MHFAider®, giving you:
- An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
- Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
- Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
- Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
- Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support – whether that’s self-help resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix.
Please note we are limited to 16 people per session.
Your fee includes a MHFA manual, workbook, e-certificate, a pocket size action card for each attendee as well as three years of support from MHFA England via the use of an app, free CPD and other downloadable resources.
Yes, Keyworkers including teachers benefit from 20% Discount (ID must be proven beforehand)
Booking training for your employees with Dorset Mind Works helps us provide vital support services to help local people with their mental health. Any profit we make helps financially secure the future of our charity and helps enable us to deliver our mission. You are therefore helping to support people in your community – and potentially someone you might know!
Sponsor us
Did you know you can sponsor a training session?
This means that we can offer our expert training to people that need mental health support in our community for FREE. If you’d like to sponsor a presentation delivered by our Training Team then get in touch – We’d love to hear from you!
