Talking about your mental health can be difficult, and it can be especially tough to reach out and ask for help in times of crisis. Stigma and discrimination still cloud many people's perceptions of poor mental health and mental illness, and it can be easy to worry about assumptions and judgements that might follow after reaching out for support. Furthermore, it can be hard to know what to look for if someone is experiencing a dip in their wellbeing, or what to say when someone says "actually, I'm not ok". It can feel like a huge pressure to say the right thing and offer the right support, and know where to suggest people turn to for help.
Black Country Healthcare's aim is to train as many people as they can with the skills to support and signpost anyone having a tough time with their mental health, or who might be at crisis point. Their training aims to raise awareness, which helps to break down stigma, as well as to spot early warning signs to ensure early intervention. This in turn helps to make a conversation around mental health more organic, and nurtures a safe environment where people feel comfortable to open up and talk.
Courses on offer: MHFA®, Youth MHFA®, MHFA® Refresher, Mental Health Skills for Managers, Mental Health Aware, Suicide First Aid (SFA)
All courses are available for block booking or for individuals, in person or online, with prices available on request.
Upcoming Courses
There are currently spaces on Adult Mental Health First Aid - 11, 12, 20 & 21 March 2025 Please note this course is online
If you would like to know more please contact:
Alternatively you can visit: : www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/help-advice/mhfa-sfa
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The RC Team
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The Recovery College is an educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or personal difficulties with, mental health.
All of our sessions are created with people who have lived experience of challenges with their own mental health along with carers and healthcare professionals.
You do not need any formal qualifications or experience to attend the college. All of our courses are free of charge and open to anyone, aged 18 and over.
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