We are working in partnership with Public Health to provide the high quality Mental Health training programme to help people who work, volonteer or live in the Bolton area to gain insights into their own mental health and wellbeing, as well as learn how to recognise the signs of poor mental wellbeing in others, provide support and advocate for mental health awareness in the workplace.
There are a number of different courses on offer, ranging from one-hour introductory sessions, to courses with up to seven sessions on different days. Training is available both online and in person.
In addition to our program for those who work or volunteer in the borough, we also offer our key courses to anyone living in Bolton. These courses have a word “Community” in the title. Full details of these and other courses and how to register can be found in the Mental Health training programme brochure.
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Please note that all our MH and wellbeing courses are free to attend, however, from the 1st October 2024, if places are booked and not cancelled, there will be a non-attendance fee of £30 per course. To book or cancel a course, please email learninganddevelopment@bolton.gov.uk
Healthy Minds Greater Manchester e-learning course is for everyone living or working in Greater Manchester. It's normal to not feel ok sometimes and having a chat to someone about how we are feeling can help us feel less alone. If you or people you know are feeling stressed or worried this course will help you talk and think about it. Talking about these things more often and more openly can help us to be happier and healthier, and this can help us to think and feel more positive.
Autism and Suicide e-learning course aims to share information about autism and suicide risk. Being co-produced with people from the autistic community, it coaches you through spotting the signs and supporting an autistic person.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
- The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.
- Bolton Listening Lounge offers a warm welcome and non-judgmental support to local people looking for a quick non-clinical response to help with their current mood or unhelpful emotions. This Bolton Listening Lounge leaflet gives a concise overview of what is on offer.
- Every Mind Matters is an NHS website that provides exeprt advice and practical tips to help you look after yourwellbeing
- MindEd MindEd is a free educational resource on children, young people, adults and older people's mental healths offer a variety of anonymous support options to meet your needs
- Qwell is a free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK
- Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide
- Shining a Light on Suicide for those who is feeling suicidal, worried someone else is, or have lost someone to suicide
- Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death, no matter how long ago
- Cost of Living Support provides advice if you're affected by the cost of living crisis
- Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous place for young people to find online support and counselling. Young people can find several some great features, tools and support when they are looking for advice or simply are not feeling their best.
- YoungMinds can help wether you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling
- Papyrus is a charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK
Please find more links including information for adult mental health services in our links section.
