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Adult MHFA (2 day)
The flagship qualification. Trains you to spot the signs of mental ill health, respond with confidence and guide someone to appropriate support — the mental health equivalent of a physical first aid certificate.
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Mental health first aid training, made simple
Compare every major course — MHFA England, Scotland's SMHFA, regulated qualifications and more. See typical prices, find accredited trainers near you, and book with confidence.
Independent advice
We explain every option — not just one provider's courses — so you choose what actually fits.
Accredited trainers
Every course we arrange is delivered by an instructor accredited by the relevant awarding body.
Transparent pricing
Typical prices for every course type, published openly — so you know a fair quote when you see one.
UK-wide coverage
In-person courses across England, Scotland and Wales, plus live online courses you can join from anywhere.
MHFA England courses
The best-known suite of mental health first aid courses in England and Wales, from a half-day introduction to the full two-day Mental Health First Aider qualification.
MHFA Champion (1 day)
A middle option: one day of training that gives you the knowledge to recognise mental ill health and the confidence to champion mental health awareness in your workplace.
Mental Health Aware (half day)
An introductory session covering what mental health is, how to challenge stigma, and basic skills for supporting someone in distress. Ideal for rolling out to a whole workforce.
Youth MHFA (2 day)
The youth-focused equivalent of the two-day course: trains adults to spot and support mental health issues in children and young people aged 8 to 18.
MHFA Refresher (half day)
A half-day top-up for qualified Mental Health First Aiders and Champions — renews knowledge, updates you on best practice and keeps your skills current.
Beyond MHFA England
MHFA England isn't the only option. Scotland has its own programme, and regulated qualifications and other accredited providers may suit your organisation better — we cover them all.
Scotland
SMHFA (Scotland)
Scotland has its own mental health first aid programme, developed for NHS Health Scotland. If you're based in Scotland, SMHFA is the locally recognised equivalent of the MHFA England course.
Regulated qualification
FAA regulated awards
A regulated alternative to MHFA England: Ofqual-listed First Aid for Mental Health qualifications at three levels, often delivered by the same providers who run workplace physical first aid courses.
St John Ambulance
The UK’s best-known first aid charity also runs a suite of workplace mental health courses, from awareness sessions to multi-day mental health first aider training.
i-act
A one-day, Royal College of Psychiatrists–accredited course focused on proactively promoting wellbeing at work as well as supporting people experiencing mental health issues.
How it works
Step 1
Tell us what you need
Course type (or "not sure"), where you are, how many people, and whether you'd prefer in-person or online. Two minutes, no obligation.
Step 2
We match you with a trainer
We come back within one working day with options: an accredited trainer in your area, or a place on one of our scheduled open courses.
Step 3
Train with confidence
You book directly, knowing the course, the price and the accreditation are right for what you actually need.
Find training near you
Local guides to mental health first aid training in towns and cities across the UK.
Common questions
What is mental health first aid training?
It teaches people to recognise the signs of mental ill health, respond with a confident and supportive conversation, and guide the person towards appropriate professional help — just as physical first aid covers the moments before medical care.
Who should do a course?
Anyone can. Most demand comes from workplaces appointing designated Mental Health First Aiders, line managers, HR teams, teachers and youth workers — but plenty of people train for family, community or personal reasons.
How much does it cost?
Typical open-course prices range from around £75 for a half-day awareness session to £200–£325 per person for the full two-day qualification. Private group courses usually work out cheaper per head. See our pricing guide for full details.
Are your trainers accredited?
Yes. Courses arranged through us are delivered by instructors accredited by the relevant body — MHFA England accredited instructors for MHFA England courses, approved SMHFA instructors in Scotland, and registered providers for regulated qualifications.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what you need and we’ll match you with the right course and an accredited trainer in your area — free, with no obligation.