About us
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[POOJA] I wanted to better understand how I can support at home and at work
I took the course and became a Mental Health First Aider.
And I'm now excited to be a partof the Association of Mental Health First Aiders.
[LEO] I'm proud to be part of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders
[LEXIE] People can benefit from being connected,
which is why I'm excited to be part
of the Association of Mental Health First aiders.
[ANTHONY] Emma, how are we?
I use social media to share my journey
and use my role in the Association of Mental Health First Aiders to extend a helping hand.
[ANTHONY] Together we can transform
[POOJA] how we talk about
[LEO] and support[LEXIE] Mental health.
Who we are
The Association of Mental Health First Aiders has hundreds of thousands of members at its heart – all dedicated to helping workplaces and communities become more mentally healthy and productive every day.
They do this through certified training with Mental Health First Aid England® , the social enterprise that founded our Association. MHFA England® is the country’s leading provider of quality mental health training and the national authority on mental health first aid.
Once someone has trained as a Mental Health First Aider, also known as an MHFAider®, or as a Youth Mental Health First Aider, they are certified for three years. They’re also invited to become members of our Association, with access to exclusive support and benefits.
Grounded in experience
Since 2007, MHFA England Instructor Members have trained more than a million people, reaching 1 in 40 adults in England so far.
MHFA England’s evidence-based courses are proven to make a lasting difference to workplaces, individuals and society.
Mental Health First Aiders develop the skills to spot the signs of a person experiencing poor mental health, and the confidence to start a conversation. They also learn about the tools to signpost them to appropriate support so that everyone can thrive.
One community
To deepen the positive impact MHFAiders and their Instructor Members are already making, the Association of Mental Health First Aiders brings them together in one diverse and inclusive community. We offer members exclusive access to a wide range of mental health first aid resources, from ongoing learning and qualifications to events and research.
Our aim is to connect and empower our members to go even further in improving the nation’s wellbeing. But we won’t stop there. We’ll keep growing our community – and celebrating their achievements as we go.
How we’re governed
The Association of Mental Health First Aiders is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, and is a subsidiary of MHFA England. It’s led by MHFA England Chief Executive Sarah McIntosh.
The Association’s board of Non-executive Directors is the same as MHFA England’s, and its Chair is Andy Ward .
Book a course
To become a member of the Association you must have attended a Mental Health First Aid course or a Youth Mental Health First Aid course with a Mental Health First Aid England Instructor in the last three years. If you are new to Mental Health First Aid training and need to book onto a course you can found out more below.
