Mental health training
We run regular, fully funded, mental health and suicide prevention training for all Southwark organisations who work with or come into contact with residents.
Any individuals, teams or organisations interested in these training opportunities can book a course by visiting the Eventbrite website
Please email admin@thejengroup.com if you have any queries, or would like to organise training for a large team (over 10 people).
Mental Health First Aid Courses
The courses teach you to:
- spot the signs of mental health issues
- offer initial help
- guide a person towards support
- listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis
We offer the following fully funded courses:
Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) (two-day course)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a 2-day face-to-face training course which teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing poor mental health. This course, worth £325 per person, is fully funded by Southwark Council.
Mental Health Aware (half-day course)
This half-day introductory course raises awareness of mental health and offers information about how best to start a supportive conversation with someone who may be experiencing poor mental health. This course, worth £125 per person, is fully funded by Southwark Council.
Mental Health First Aider Refresher (half-day course)
This half-day course gives previously trained MHFAiders the chance to renew skills and update knowledge of mental health support. On completion, participants access 3 years of MHFAider® Support and Benefits. This course, worth £150 per person, is fully funded by Southwark Council
Both adult and youth versions of these courses are available.
Suicide First Aid Courses
Most people who are thinking about suicide don’t know who to speak to. Talking openly to someone considering suicide can give them other options, or the time to rethink their decision.
The training helps you:
- improve your suicide awareness
- identify the signs that someone may be having thoughts of suicide
- to have an appropriate conversation with someone who may be having thoughts of suicide and keep them safe
We offer the following fully funded courses:
Suicide First Aid- Understanding Suicide Intervention (one-day course)
Suicide First Aid USI is a 1-day training course which teaches the theory and practice of suicide intervention and can be applied in any professional or personal setting. The course is assured by City & Guilds. This course is fully funded by Southwark Council.
Suicide First Aid Lite® (half-day course)
Suicide First Aid Lite® is a 3-hour course that gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths, and some basic skills to help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe. This course is fully funded by Southwark Council.
Who the mental health and suicide prevention courses are for
The courses are for people who work or volunteer with Southwark residents.
This could include:
- members of faith and voluntary/community groups
- local businesses
- council staff
You don’t need existing knowledge of mental health or suicide prevention. You just need an interest in your own mental health and supporting others.
How to book your training place
Email admin@thejengroup.com if you would like to organise training for a large team (over 10 people)
Where the training happens
Most courses are at Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street in SE1, five minutes from London Bridge Station. Some sessions are also taking place via Zoom.
Page last updated: 22 March 2024
