Are you the Mental Health or Wellbeing lead in your organisation? Or looking to develop wellbeing support?
FREE TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY HUB NETWORK STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS
Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people performing at their best.
This 12-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers. They will know how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help. Learners will recognise and manage stress and understand the impact of substance abuse.
Learners will learn about the first aid action plan for mental health, be able to put it in place and understand how to implement a positive mental health culture in the workplace.
Learners will not diagnose or treat mental health conditions as this can only be carried out by healthcare professionals but will gain the knowledge to identify when a person may have a condition and know where they can go to get help.
Venue: Truro or Newquay venue TBC
Day 1: 13th October
Day 2: 20th October
Time: 9am to 4pm
FREE for staff and volunteers of registered Community Hubs to access this qualification.
BOOK HERE: Community Hubs - People in Mind Booking Form – Fill in form
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Apply for funded training from the VSF Learning Academy Training | Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum
A Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards. FAA are an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation.
For any additional information about the course or bookings, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01872 266987.
You can read our Terms and Conditions for Volunteer Cornwall's training here: Training Terms and Conditions 2021.
| Event Date | 13-10-2026 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | 20-10-2026 4:00 pm |
| Individual Price | FREE |
| Location | Acorn House (Truro) |