MHFA Community - who are we?
Julia Davies
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 this 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 this Association, with access to exclusive support and benefits, once they have completed training with me.
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.
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 us together in one diverse and inclusive community. It offers members exclusive access to a wide range of mental health first aid resources, from ongoing learning and qualifications to events and research.
The aim is to connect and empower members to go even further in improving the nation’s wellbeing. But they won’t stop there. The community continues to grow and it's great to celebrate your achievements.
To deepen the positive impact MHFAiders and their Instructor Members are already making, the Association of Mental Health First Aiders brings us together in one diverse and inclusive community. It offers members exclusive access to a wide range of mental health first aid resources, from ongoing learning and qualifications to events and research.
The aim is to connect and empower members to go even further in improving the nation’s wellbeing. But they won’t stop there. The community continues to grow and it's great to celebrate your achievements.
How it's 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 Adah Parris.
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 Adah Parris.