• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
YMCA Norfolk
YMCA Norfolk

YMCA Norfolk

Helping young people towards a brighter future

  • Who We Are
    • Our Mission
    • Our History
    • Our Executive Team
    • Our Board
    • Our Partners
    • Annual Review
    • Compliments and Complaints
  • What We Do
    • Accommodation
      • Norwich Central
      • MyPlace, Norwich
      • Community Housing Norwich
      • Community Housing Great Yarmouth
      • Community Housing Kings Lynn
      • Norfolk Nightstop Plus
      • Supported Lodgings – Great Yarmouth
      • Umbrella, Norwich
    • Health and Wellbeing
    • Training and Education
      • Mental Health Training
      • Family Matters
      • The E-Learning Service
    • Family Work
    • Youth Work
      • Youth West Partnership
      • Youth Clubs
    • Childcare
    • Support and Advice
      • SOS Bus
      • Facilities
  • News and Events
    • Latest News
    • Events
    • Case Studies
  • Get Involved
    • Fundraising Challenges
    • Give As You Live
    • The gift of a lifetime
    • Room Sponsorship
    • Corporate Giving
    • Shops
    • Volunteer
    • Working For Us
  • Contact Us
Show Search
Hide Search
DONATE
MENUMENU
  • Home
  • Our Services
  • Courses
  • Contact Us

Mental Health First Aid Training

Adult Mental Health First Aid

Upcoming Course Dates

Youth 2 day MHFA

  • Wednesday 15th and Wednesday 22nd January 2020
  • Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March 2020 (in Kings Lynn)
  • Wednesday 18th and Wednesday 25th March 2020
  • Wednesday 10th and Wednesday 17th June 2020

Youth 1 day MHFA

  • Thursday 5th February 2020
  • Wednesday 1st April 2020
  • Wednesday 20th May 2020

Adult 1 day MHFA

  • Wednesday 4th December 2019
  • Wednesday 12th February 2020

Did you know that:

  • 1 in 4 adults will experience a mental health difficulty at some point in their life. It can affect anyone and has a major impact on every area of life including work.
  • 91% of managers agree that what they do as a manager affects the well-being of their staff. However, only 58% of employees believe that their manager is genuinely equipped to cope with their well-being.
  • In a recent article, published by the Institute of Leadership and Management, it was noted that mental health was the area where managers were most likely to fall down.

Would you know how to support staff or colleagues facing mental health difficulties?

We believe that every ‘people’ manager should receive expert training on mental health and this should be considered an essential part of their overall training.

YMCA Norfolk can support your organisation to become a thriving workplace where staff wellbeing and mental health is talked about and supported.

We deliver a 2 day Adult Mental Health First Aid course which explores common mental health problems and provides the ‘first aiders’ with the confidence and practical tools needed to support colleagues..


Youth Mental Health First Aid

YMCA Norfolk delivers the 2 day Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses and also the shortened 1 day course. The training is suitable for anyone who works with, lives with or supports young people aged 8-18. We will train you to have the skills and confidence needed to step in, offer mental health first aid and guide the young person towards the support they need. In doing so, you can help speed up a young person’s recovery, stop issues from developing into a crisis, and ultimately save lives.

We want adults to be able to show young people that mental ill health is a part of life in just the same way as physical ill health, that it’s OK to talk about and it’s OK to ask for help.

The course provides a recognised qualification for teachers, parents and youth workers. The topics covered include:

  • An introduction to mental health
  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Eating Disorders and Self-harm
  • Suicide and Psychosis

Mind Matters Points

The cost effective and flexible way to pay for mental health services.

Key features

  • Up to 12% discount on marked prices
  • Flexibility to spend points when and where needs are identified
  • Share points between schools, across clusters or academy groupings
  • Have the backup of a counselling service if you need it or spend the points on preventative programmes
  • Points last for 2 years from date of purchase

More Info

For more information or to book one of our sessions, please either email us on:

mindmatters@ymcanorfolk.org

Or fill out the following form:

Footer

About Us

  • Our Vision, Mission, Values and Identity
  • Our Executive Team
  • Our Partners
  • Our Board
  • Privacy Policy

Get Involved

  • Donate
  • Corporate Giving
  • Fundraising Challenges 2019
  • Volunteer
  • Shops

Stay in touch

YMCA Norfolk

Registered Address:
35-37 Exchange Street
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 1DP

Registered in England No. 2067523
Registered Charity Number 801606

YMCA
YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by, and faithful to, our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.
SUPPORT & ADVICEACCOMMODATIONFAMILY WORKHEALTH & WELLBEINGTRAINING & EDUCATION

Copyright © 2019 YMCA Norfolk · Graphic Design by Bourne Creative · Web development © 2019 Pathlight Design