Mental Health Peer Support Programme

Empower Your Employees to Make a Difference

By equipping your team with the skills and confidence to recognise early signs of distress, listen empathetically, and guide colleagues to the right support, you create a culture where mental health is openly discussed and cared for. This proactive approach eases pressure on teams, and helps retain valuable staff by creating a supportive, connected workplace. With flexible delivery, customised content, and ongoing guidance, our programme empowers your organisation to tackle mental health challenges head-on—building resilience, improving wellbeing, and safeguarding your business’s future.

How our Peer Support Programme is Different

Our Peer Support Programme is tailored to your organisation, you will receive the content of our Peer Support Open Access Course but bespoke to your organisation only.

You’ll receive:

• Free Initial Consultation: A 30-minute session to understand your needs and design the best training approach for your team.
• Tailored Content: Training can be customised using examples and scenarios relevant specifically to your organisation.
• Exclusive Group: Delivered solely to your employees, allowing your team to bond and build trust from the start.
• Flexible Scheduling: Dates are arranged around your availability following a free consultation, not fixed course dates.
• Ongoing Support Options: Access to supervision and continued guidance after training to help embed learning, ensuring that peer supporters are confident and supported. 
• Peer Support Networking: Join exclusive networking meetings designed to maintain connections and share best practices.
• Ideal Group Size: Suitable for teams of 3 to 16, allowing meaningful interaction without overwhelming numbers.
• Builds Organisational Culture: Helps create a supportive environment where mental health conversations become normal and encouraged as an ongoing support system is implemented. 

The difference between our Open Access Course and the Peer Support Programme

Who is the programme for?

This programme is ideal for:

• Employees across all levels
• Line managers and supervisors
• Volunteers and frontline workers
• Community leaders and advocates
• Anyone keen to confidently support mental health and wellbeing within their organisation or workplace

  This programme is designed for your workplace organisation only. 

I really found the training beneficial… thought the trainer was really engaging & knowledgeable throughout, it’s a heavy topic and was taught with real care and understanding

Course Objectives:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
• An ability to spot the signs of mental health issues
• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
• Understanding the roles, responsibilities and boundaries of managing mental health in the workplace
• An understanding of the knowledge, qualities and skills needed to support someone in distress and when to call in mental health professionals
• Learn how to support your own wellbeing
• Foster a compassionate, inclusive, and stigma-free culture within their team or organisation
• Understand when and how to signpost colleagues to appropriate internal or external support
• Contribute to a wider network of peer supporters who champion mental health in the workplace

All participants receive a certificate and a handbook to support your learning. We also provide ongoing learning and support for the Peer supporters as we recognise that the role can at times be challenging – to be discussed in your consultation. 

I absolutely loved how you shared so much insight & information

I would love it if you could run this course for big companies so that we can all live in a kinder & more compassionate world, Thank you xxx”

Course Features:

Duration: 2-day course with additional bespoke ongoing support and mentoring – to be discussed 

Delivery: Online and in-person sessions, and follow-up support – to be discussed 

Group Size: Up to 16 delegates in your organisation to encourage connection and participation

Learning Style: Interactive and practical, using real-life scenarios, group discussions, and case studies

Facilitated By: Mental health practitioners from Mind in Mid Herts, with deep experience delivering this programme in workplaces and communities

Community Focused: Developed with a deep understanding of the specific challenges faced by local businesses and the wider community, including knowledge of relevant support services and referral pathways.

Practical and Applicable: Created to address everyday workplace challenges such as stress, burnout, and social isolation, providing actionable strategies and tools that participants can implement straight away.

Oh my goodness your course is just the epitome of perfect

Certification & Materials

You will receive:

• A certificate of completion
• A comprehensive handbook that will guide the learning of peer supporters and their work

This course goes beyond awareness. It builds a network of peer supporters equipped to improve wellbeing in workplaces and our communities.

By training employees to recognise and respond to mental health challenges early, it helps prevent issues from escalating and reduces the impact of stress and burnout on both individuals and teams. The programme not only equips participants with practical skills and confidence but also promotes a culture of openness and empathy that benefits everyone. Investing in peer support strengthens staff wellbeing, boosts engagement and ultimately drives better organisational performance — making it a vital part of any forward-thinking workplace strategy.