Reading Voluntary Action has received funding to deliver an in-person 16-month Community Wellbeing Training Programme in our town centre training suite, for health and wellbeing practitioners (open to paid staff and volunteers) active in local voluntary and community organisations (VCOs).

NB: Participants must attend both day 1 and day 2 of this course. See below for Day 2 booking link.

About Mental Health First Aid.

• It is an internationally recognised training endorsed by Mental Health First Aid England and the Royal Society for Public Health—over half a million in the UK, and 4 million globally are trained as Mental Health First Aiders
• The training equips you with the skills to recognise poor mental health, and self-care, and give initial support before professional help arrives.
• You will receive a workbook and the training manual for you to keep.
• Mental Health First Aid won’t teach you to be a therapist but to effectively listen, reassure, and respond even in a crisis.

The 4 Sessions

To qualify as a Mental Health First Aider, you must attend 4 sessions spread over 2 days.  Upon completion, you’ll receive 3 years of access to the Mental Health First Aid App, a monthly newsletter, and any free training on offer. After three years, you can renew your qualification by completing a 3.5-hour refresher course.

In summary:

1. Your Mental Health First Aid Course

2. What influences mental health?

3. Applying ALGEE

4. Recovery

This training is now fully-booked.  If you’d like to be added to our waiting list, please email ready.friends@rva.org.uk