A training session will be held on Thursday 24 April from 6–8 pm at Reepham Town Hall, Church Street, Reepham (please arrive 10 minutes early).
 
Mindful towns and villages offer safe spaces for people to have an open conversation about their mental well-being with individuals willing to support their communities.
 
People from within the community, such as small businesses, community groups, sports clubs and residents who like to support others, will complete low-level mental health awareness training and can use this knowledge to provide support and signpost to other services as needed.
 
These individuals, called Wellbeing Champions, are not expected to give any additional time to this role; these conversations will occur naturally as part of daily life.
 
Wellbeing Champions are also not expected to take on the role of a counsellor or diagnose any conditions. They are simply there for a low-level chat and to signpost as needed.
 
The training is two hours long with a break and offers basic education about stress, different mental health conditions, why people may struggle and signs you may notice when someone is having a hard time.
 
You will also learn how you might approach someone and start a conversation. Finally, you will learn about the district council’s Help Hub and other services that can offer support so you can effectively signpost.
 
You will receive access to a private area on the council’s website with further links and a supporting resource to use when having conversations.
 
If you are interested in booking a place, you can use the following booking link HERE.
 
This training is being held each month and moves around various locations between South Norfolk and Broadland. Future dates for this year are on the booking form.