Business in the Community (BITC) BITC are partnering with AXA Health to deliver fully funded Youth Mental Health First Aid Champion training for youth leaders working in voluntary sector 
organisations.
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 the end of February to the end of March 2023. One of which will be face to face in London and this will be held over one full day. There are 6 different online cohorts to choose from.
The online cohorts involve 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:
- An employee/volunteer of a small, voluntary sector organisation (a not-for-profit i.e. charity or otherwise registered) with approximately 50 employees or under, and mental health NOT being the primary focus of your services
- Had minimal or no Youth Mental Health training recently
- Working directly with young people (8-18 years) on the ground on a regular basis, with at least 20% being from low-income backgrounds.
- Supporting young people directly in a deprived community in England, Wales or Scotland. Priority will be given to those working in:
- North East England
- North West England
- The Midlands
- South Wales
- London
- Glasgow City Region
BITC still welcome those outside these regions to sign up if you meet the above criteria, we will assess eligibility and offer spaces on a case-by-case basis.
- 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
- Able to attend the full day in person, in London, with no pre-course learning required.