Action Mental Health promotional banner featuring a blurred classroom or group discussion setting. Two young people and an older person are seated facing one another, suggesting a conversation or peer support activity. The Action Mental Health logo appears in the top left corner, alongside the “Our Generation: Growing Up Better, Together” logo. A turquoise banner across the bottom contains the text: “Mental Health Ambassador.” The design uses purple and teal branding colours and promotes a youth mental health ambassador programme.

FREE Mental Health Ambassador Training from Action Mental Health / OUR Generation, designed for young people aged 16–25. 

This engaging and interactive programme supports participants to develop the knowledge, confidence and leadership skills needed to become positive role models and champions for mental health and emotional wellbeing. It provides an excellent accredited progression opportunity for young people while enhancing their confidence, employability and CV.

The programme consists of five sessions:

• Sessions 1–4: Four interactive 1.5-hour workshops
• Session 5: A 3.5-hour SafeTALK suicide alertness training workshop

Throughout the programme, participants will:

• Develop a greater understanding of mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Build confidence, communication, leadership and active listening skills.
• Increase their knowledge of peer support, safeguarding and appropriate referral pathways.
• Learn how to promote positive mental health and reduce stigma within their setting.
• Plan and deliver a positive mental health initiative or awareness activity.
• Gain a nationally recognised SafeTALK accreditation.
• Receive a Mental Health Ambassador certificate and badge upon successful completion.

The programme is highly interactive and engaging, using group discussions, practical activities, peer learning, creative planning and collaborative projects to ensure young people are actively involved throughout.

Following completion, Mental Health Ambassadors can take on a peer leadership role within your own setting. This may include acting as peer supporters, peer mentors, student leaders, youth ambassadors, wellbeing champions or mental health advocates, depending on the needs and structure of your organisation. They will be equipped to promote positive mental health, encourage help-seeking, challenge stigma and signpost peers to trusted adults and appropriate support when needed.

This programme is particularly suited to:

• Schools and post-primary settings
• Further and higher education providers
• Youth organisations and youth clubs
• Community and voluntary organisations
• Youth forums and youth councils
• Young volunteers
• Existing peer mentor or ambassador programmes
• Young people interested in developing leadership skills and gaining accredited training

Download Information Flyer: https://cypsp.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mental-Health-Ambassador-Flyer-Aug-26.pdf