How to get involved

Free Mental Health Awareness in the Community training

Provided in-house

This condensed two-and-a-half-hour awareness course is designed to increase understanding of mental health and build confidence in supporting others. By attending, participants will:

• Understand mental health and the language we use when talking about it
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression
• Learn helpful strategies and ways to support others
• Build confidence in starting conversations
• Understand how and where to signpost people for further support

The session also includes a brief overview of suicide awareness and guidance on responding appropriately if someone discloses suicidal thoughts.

Individuals can book onto any of the publicly available training dates listed below. The course can also be delivered to groups on request (minimum numbers apply) and can accommodate up to 20 attendees aged 18 years and over.

Following the training, Wellbeing Champions will receive access to a private area of our website containing additional resources, information and ongoing support.

If you have completed mental health training elsewhere and would like to be listed as a Wellbeing Champion in your area, please get in touch to discuss joining the Network. Equally, if you have experience supporting mental wellbeing through your current job role, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Upcoming dates

We aim to offer a training session once a month.

• 8th September 6-8.30pm. Mental Health Awareness in the Community. Dunston Hall Hotel.

More dates will be announced soon - if you would like to host a course in your area or for your group, please email mtv@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk.