Free places are still available on Derbyshire County Council’s Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course taking place in October 2026.
This training is being shared on behalf of Derbyshire County Council and may be of interest to SAIL staff, volunteers and other professionals working with people across Derbyshire.
Upcoming course
The next virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid course will take place over two live online sessions:
- Tuesday 20 October 2026 – all day
- Wednesday 21 October 2026 – all day
Booking deadline: 29 September 2026
Places are currently free for staff and volunteers from statutory, community and voluntary sector organisations, where a core part of their role involves working with people in Derbyshire.
Places are also currently free for staff from commercial organisations based within the area covered by Derbyshire County Council.
What is Adult Mental Health First Aid?
The two-day course is designed to help participants:
- Recognise the signs that someone may be experiencing poor mental health
- Develop confidence in starting a conversation about mental health
- Understand how to provide appropriate initial support
- Signpost people towards appropriate sources of help and support
What does the course include?
Everyone who completes the MHFA England Adult Mental Health First Aider course receives:
- A workbook to support learning
- A digital manual for future reference
- A wallet-sized reference card containing the MHFA action plan
- A digital certificate
- The opportunity to join the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, providing access to ongoing resources and learning opportunities
This includes access to the MHFAider Support App, MHFA England Online Learning Hub, first-hand insights, ongoing learning and monthly newsletters.
Find out more and book
Book your place on the October Adult MHFA course
You can also find further information about the Adult Mental Health First Aid course and other mental health training opportunities available through Derbyshire County Council on their website.
Derbyshire County Council – Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid
Derbyshire County Council – Mental Health Training
Please note: Training courses form part of a rolling programme, with new dates released throughout the year. Some courses and venues can fill quickly, so anyone interested is encouraged to check the Derbyshire County Council mental health training pages regularly for new opportunities.