Mental Health First Aid
for Local Councils
An initiative by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry for Health in Malta in collaboration with the Ministry for Culture, Lands and Local Government
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry for Health in Malta in collaboration with the Parliamentary Secretariat for Local Government has launched a nationwide project to equip individuals with Mental Health First Aid through all local councils in Malta and Gozo.
This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with Richmond Foundation
No Course Fees
The full cost of the course is covered by the Ministry for Health. Therefore, participants are not required to pay any course fees when enrolling through this initiative.
About Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course provides the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to support and assist friends, relatives, students or colleagues facing mental health problems.
The course will equip you with the updated knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to provide the necessary assistance and guidance to support people facing mental health problems. The ultimate aim of Mental Health First Aiders is to help the person seek professional help.
Richmond Foundation is licensed as the Mental Health First Aid provider for Malta and Italy. Mental Health First Aid is an international programme.
Register
Register for a current course
You can check the courses already in place and register straight away for the course.
Register my preference
This option allows you to first register your preferences regarding the course, the locality, and the timing.After this initial registration, RichmondFoundation will contact you via email to invite you to register for a course with specified dates, times, and location.

