Stay ready to support young people 
Keep your Youth Mental Health First Aid skills up to date with our Youth MHFA Refresher Course - recommended every three years. This four-hour course will renew your skills, update your knowledge, and give you time to practice applying the MHFA Action Plan, so you’re always confident and prepared to support young people aged 8 to 18. 

Whether you live with, work with, or support young people, this course keeps you:

• Motivated to make a difference 
• Empowered to step in 
• Confident to act when it matters most 

Just like physical first aid, refreshing your MHFA skills shows real commitment to building a mentally healthy environment for young people.
 

Cost

We value this course at £150 per person.

Costs may vary depending on location and instructor member. Click on a course below to contact the Instructor Member for more information.
 

What you’ll get

After completing the course, you’ll: 

• Be certified for another three years 
• Receive a Learner Workbook and online access to the Youth MHFA Course Manual 
• Get a digital certificate 
• Be invited to join (or continue with) the Association of Mental Health First Aiders—England’s first and only membership body for MHFAiders  
   

Support that goes beyond the course

When you train with MHFA England, you’re not just ticking a box. You’re joining a national movement, with ongoing support and resources through the Association of Mental Health First Aiders - helping you stay confident, capable, and connected long after the course ends. 

Continuing your membership with the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, as a Youth MHFAider you will have access to:       

• The MHFAider Support App® – Features include a 24/7 text support service, signposting to a national database of health services, and insights that teach critical self-care skills  
• The MHFA England Online Learning Hub – Includes course manuals and Youth MHFAider® guides  
• First-hand insights – Learn from real people sharing their honest and lived experiences of mental health conditions  
• Online networking – Invites to exclusive quarterly webinars to help your Youth MHFAiders carry out their role with confidence, skill, and care
• Monthly newsletters – Your Youth MHFAiders will be kept up to date with all the latest news from our mental health community

This means you can have the peace of mind that you have everything you need to feel comfortable, capable, and confident in your role—every step of the way.

Accessibility

We strive to create courses and resources that are accessible to everyone. When you book training through MHFA England, please specify if you require course materials in accessible formats. 

Visit our accessibility page for more information.