Connect 5 Training - Module 1

Connect 5 Training – Module 1

🗓 Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026
🕙 Time:1:00pm - 4:00pm
📍 Location: Meeting Room 06, Trafford Town Hall

Join us for Module 1 of the Connect 5 Training Programme — a dynamic, interactive session designed to help you build skills and confidence to support better mental wellbeing conversations in your workplace or community.

Whether you're a key worker, community volunteer, health and social care professional, or part of the emergency services, this training is for anyone in a public-facing role in Trafford who wants to make a real difference in supporting mental health.

What is Connect 5?

Connect 5 is a structured mental health training programme made up of three modules that build on each other. Backed by the Five Ways to Wellbeing and evidence-based theory, Connect 5 helps you:

• Gain the confidence, skills, and tools to have effective mental wellbeing conversations
• Increase your resilience and ability to support others
• Improve your own understanding of mental health and wellbeing
• Promote healthier, more open workplaces and communities

Why Attend?

Participants have described the training as:
⭐ “Inspiring”
⭐ “Valuable”
⭐ “Empowering”

By the end of Module 1, you’ll feel more equipped to start important conversations and contribute to a culture that values mental wellbeing.

✅ What You’ll Learn in Module 1:

• The importance of mental wellbeing in everyday life
• How to spot early signs of stress or distress
• How to respond with empathy and signpost appropriately
• How to take care of your own mental health

Each module lasts approximately 3 hours. Modules 2 and 3 will be offered separately, and may vary slightly in duration.

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now and take the first step towards creating a healthier, more supportive Trafford.

Important Attendance Information

This is a free, funded training opportunity with limited places being delivered in partnership with Trafford Council. If you register but do not attend without prior cancellation or a valid emergency, an invoice will be sent to your manager to cover the cost of your place.

Please ensure you can commit to attending before registering or notify us in advance if your plans change.

"Register" to secure your place. We look forward to seeing you there!