We are seeking to support 25 artist/practitioner/creative health workers from London to attend a free half-day training in mental health first aid.
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The training will be delivered in conjunction with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England and will be a space to explore:- An understanding of what mental health is and how to challenge stigma;
- A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues;
- An introduction to looking after their own mental health and maintaining wellbeing;
- Confidence to offer support to someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue.
Date: 18/04/2024
Time: 2pm-5pm
Location: City Hall Kamal Chunchie Way, Royal Docks London, E16 1ZE
Cost: free
Posted: 19/02/2024
The Offer
We are seeking to support 25 artist/practitioner/creative health workers from London to attend a half-day training in mental health first aid.
We are committed to ensuring that 50% of places are offered to artist/practitioners who are:
- ethnically diverse;
- freelance, or on low/no income;
- disabled or who have a long-term illness;
- neurodiverse;
- from London.
The training will take place in person at City Hall, Newham. City Hall is accessible. We can also make accommodations such as note-taking for you in the session, please let us know any access requirements you might have.
Artist/practitioners/workers in the sector with any kind of Creative Health practice are welcome to apply.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply you must:
- Be an artist/creative health practitioner living and working in London;
- We will prioritise 50% of the spaces for: ethnically diverse, freelance, or on low/no income, disabled or who have a long-term illness, and neurodiverse practitioners;
- Please note: 3-5 of the places will be given to those in Arts Council England priority boroughs: Brent, Barking and Dagenham, Croydon, Enfield and Newham.
- Be aged 18+.
Dates and availability
By completing the application form you confirm you are free and able to participate in the training on the following date:
- Date: April 18th
- Time: 10am – 1pm
- Address: City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE
- Directions: Map, nearest tube Custom House (Elizabeth Line)
- Refreshments: Tea, coffee and light snacks will be included
- Cafe on-site
