AXA and BITC partner to support youth mental health

AXA and Business in the Community are partnering to deliver fully funded Youth Mental Health First Aid Champion training this Spring 2023. We know that the number of young people struggling with their mental health and wellbeing is higher now than ever before, with the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Cost-of-Living crisis having only exacerbated many of the triggers including poverty and inequality.  

What is it and when is it happening?  

This Mental Health First Aid England (MHFAE) course will be delivered over two half day sessions, online, from end of February to end March 2023. There are 6 different cohorts to choose from.   

The online training involves some online independent learning which must be completed in advance to each training session. You will receive course material, and a certificate of completion upon attendance at both sessions and completing the online learning.   

Eligibility criteria 

In order to be eligible for a funded place on this course, individuals must be:   

1.     An employee/volunteer of a small, voluntary sector organisation (a not-for-profit ie: charity or otherwise registered) with approximately 50 employees or under, and mental health NOT being the primary focus of your services 

2.     Had minimal or no Youth Mental Health training recently  

3.     Working directly with young people (8-18 years) on the ground on a regular basis, with at least 20% being from low-income backgrounds 

4.     Supporting young people directly in a deprived community

5.     Committed to the course and able to join both online sessions on at least one of the cohorts listed and be able to complete the online pre-course independent learning in order to complete the course and obtain a certificate  

TO FIND OUT MORE or REGISTER YOUR INTEREST, please click here.