A message from our Chief Executive, Simon Blake

“Congratulations on becoming a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®), and welcome to the largest MHFAider® community in England. We want to give the best support to our MHFAiders®, equipping you with the confidence and knowledge to use your MHFA skills effectively.

The pandemic highlighted huge health disparities. This has been compounded by phenomenal changes in the way we live and economic uncertainty and as a consequence, we know there are higher numbers of people experiencing mental ill health. MHFAiders® continue to play a vital, and sometimes literally life-saving role in supporting people.

It is imperative that you feel confident, motivated and supported so you can continue this invaluable work. That is why we have created this package of support helping you continue your learning, development and confidence over the next three years.

Thank you for joining the MHFA England MHFAider® Community. We are with you all the way.”

Welcome to the Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) community

As an MHFAider® you have access to resources, ongoing learning and 24/7 digital support through our MHFAider Support App®, to give you the tools and knowledge you need to carry out your role effectively and confidently.

To support you in your role, we have created this FAQ hub to give you an area where you can have all your questions answered. You can return here whenever you need to or contact info@mhfaengland.org if you can’t find what you’re looking for.

Check our MHFAider® FAQs

A guide to your MHFAider® digital support and benefits

As an MHFAider® you have three years of access to resources and exclusive content to support your learning and build your confidence, through our Online Learning Hub and the MHFAider Support App®. This is a mobile (iOS and Android) and web app that MHFA England has developed to help you carry out your role more effectively.

The MHFAider Support App® is an essential part of your toolkit for success and continued growth as an MHFAider®.

When we took to updating the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course, we listened to feedback from our Instructor Members, learners and clinical experts.

Our insight showed us that learners wanted more support once they completed the course, to help ease them into the role as they begin to support the mental health of others independently.

Through the MHFAider Support App® you will receive:

• Unrivalled and exclusive resources and content to support your continued learning 
• Secure reflective note-taking 
• Insights that teach critical self-care skills 
• 24/7 text support service through Shout 
• Access to Hub of Hope, a national mental health database of local and national mental health advice and support services  

Tap into your benefits today.

Access the MHFAider Support App®

The MHFAider Support App® provides training resources and ongoing learning opportunities so that you can improve your support skills on the job.

You will have received a welcome email from MHFA England 7-10 days  before your course start date with details about how to access the app. If you have not received the email, please follow the steps below to log in:

1. Click here to create your login details.  
2. Enter the email address used to register for your MHFA course. Your email address is your username to log in to the app.    
3. You will be prompted to create a password.   
4. Download the app, via the App Store or Google Play.   
5. Log in to the app using the username and password from steps 2 and 3.     
6. You can also access the web app through this link, here. 

Access the Online Learning Hub

The MHFA England Online Learning Hub is an integrated learning platform that provides a one-stop "hub" for learners.

From one login, you can attend your instructor-led live sessions (if you are doing an online course), view your digital MHFA manual and get access to exclusive webinars to continue your learning.

Click here to access the MHFAider® area in our Online Learning Hub.