A series of free mental health training courses are available via HeadFirst for those living, working, or volunteering in North Yorkshire.

These courses are a fantastic opportunity to build skills and confidence in supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Online Courses

Suicide First Aid Lite course
January 15th, Teams 9:15am to 1pm

Adult Mental Health Champion course
January 29th, Teams 9:15am to 5pm

Youth Mental Health Aware course
March 3rd, Teams 9:15am to 12:45pm

Face-to-Face Courses

Location: Livius Training Centre, Rabbit Hill Business Park, Great North Road, Arkendale, Knaresborough, HG5 0FF

Suicide First Aid (Lite)
4th February | 9am–1pm
A half-day course focused on life-saving skills.

The ASK Workshop: Assessing Suicide in Kids
12th March | 8:30am–5pm
Includes 1.5 hours of mandatory pre-course learning. Please only book if you can commit to the full workshop.

Mental Health First Aid
24th & 25th March | 9am–5pm (both days)
A 2-day course providing certification. Attendance on both days is required.

All courses are fully funded for North Yorkshire residents, workers, and volunteers.

To book or find out more:

Please email mental health trainer Katie Marlow at cast.learningsolutions@gmail.com.

Katie will confirm your place on the course and share any materials beforehand.

Please contact amber.graver@northyorks.gov.uk if you have any questions.

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