Mental Health First Aid (MHFAider) in Rainham, Kent (Classroom)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFAider®) – Rainham, Kent

This two-day MHFA England accredited course qualifies delegates as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders®), giving them the skills and confidence to spot the signs of mental health issues, offer support, and guide colleagues toward further help.

Course Location

Delivered face-to-face at Lighthouse Safety's training rooms, 18 Ivy Street, Rainham, Kent ME8 8BE.

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone wishing to become a workplace Mental Health First Aider
• HR professionals, managers and team leaders
• Employee wellbeing champions and union representatives

Course Content

• An in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of a range of mental health issues
• Using the Mental Health First Aid action plan to reassure and support a person in distress
• Non-judgemental listening skills
• Guiding someone toward further support, including self-help resources, EAPs, or their GP
• How to keep yourself safe while performing MHFAider duties

Course Duration

This is a two-day course, running 09:00 to 16:00 each day. Numbers are limited to 16 people per course.

Assessment

Learning takes place through presentations, group discussions and workshop activities built around the Mental Health First Aid action plan. There is no formal exam.

Certification

On completion, delegates receive a digital MHFAider® certificate, a hard copy workbook, a digital manual, a wallet-sized MHFA action plan reference card, and three years' access to the MHFAider Support App®.

Why Take This Course?

Lighthouse Safety is accredited by MHFA England to deliver Mental Health First Aid training, with small group sizes (maximum 16) so the instructor can keep everyone safe and supported throughout.

Book Your Mental Health First Aid Course

Book your place on the Rainham Mental Health First Aid course to become a qualified MHFAider® and gain the confidence to support colleagues with their mental health.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous experience to take this course?

No. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to become a Mental Health First Aider, regardless of prior experience.

What is included in the course price?

The price includes the MHFA England workbook, manual, certification, and three years' access to the MHFAider Support App®.

How is the course delivered?

Through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities over two days, with numbers limited to 16 delegates.

What happens after I qualify?

You'll join the largest MHFAider® community in England, with access to ongoing learning opportunities, resources and exclusive events.

Do MHFAiders need to renew their certification?

MHFA England recommends MHFAiders attend a Refresher course every three years to renew their skills and certification.

Related Courses

• NEBOSH courses
• IOSH courses
• CITB courses
• Construction & Engineering courses
• Health, Safety & Care courses

For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

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Short online courses also help employers to demonstrate that they have fulfilled their legal duties to ensure their personnel have been adequately trained.

Once the courses have been completed, a confirmation of results can be saved or printed as evidence. This can then be kept on record as evidence of suitable training.

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At Lighthouse Safety, we provide professional health, safety, environmental, and compliance training designed to help businesses operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with current legislation. Established in 2004, we have built a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality training and consultancy services across construction, manufacturing, retail, office, and commercial sectors throughout the UK. From accredited qualifications including NEBOSH, IOSH, CITB, Qualsafe and Mental Health First Aid, to bespoke compliance support, site inspections, RAMS, risk assessments, and retained safety consultancy, our experienced team works closely with businesses to provide practical solutions that support safer working environments, legal compliance, and long-term operational success.

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