Multidisciplinary Training Programme

France

Transforming Mental Health support through collaboration 

Introduction

Transforming mental health support through collaboration

The Training Programme on the Multidisciplinary Approach to Mental Health is a structured capacity-building initiative aimed at professionals from health, education, social work, and the justice sector. This training is part of the EU-PROMENS initiative, contributing to a broader European effort to strengthen mental health systems through collaboration and capacity building.

Visit our programme home page for more information about EU-PROMENS.

The national multidisciplinary training programme is organised in partnership with the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health (CCOMS), which is based within EPSM Lille-Métropole.  

The WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health (CCOMS), part of EPSM Lille-Métropole, is France’s only WHO mental health collaborating centre. It implements a structured programme across four thematic areas and coordinates a network of 29 specialized institutions nationwide.

Why this training?

This training programme is designed as a practical, skills-based learning experience that goes beyond theory.

Over the course of the training, you will:  

• work through real cases,  
• practise key competencies,  
• and develop strategies you can apply directly in your professional context. 

The training brings together participants from across the health, education, social work, and justice sectors. By engaging in joint exercises and discussions, you will gain not only new knowledge, but also new professional relations and a deeper understanding of how your role connects with others in building integrated, person-centred mental health support. 

What makes this training special is its focus on: 

• Practical competence development – strengthening skills such as active listening, de-escalation, risk assessment, referral, and system navigation. 
• Cross-sector collaboration – learning how to work effectively across professional boundaries and build stronger, more coordinated pathways of care. 
• Networking and exchange – connecting with colleagues from diverse fields, sharing experiences, and building professional relationships that last beyond the training. 

By the end of the training, you will leave with: 

• A set of concrete skills that you can immediately integrate into your daily work. 
• A clearer understanding of the different roles and responsibilities within multidisciplinary mental health support. 
• A network of professionals committed to advancing person-centred, recovery-oriented practice in their own organisations and communities. 
• A certificate of attendance, bearing the EU Commission logo, issued by EU-PROMENS and the hosting institution. 

Who should attend?

1. Health Professionals – doctors, nurses, allied health workers
2. Mental Health Professionals – psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, therapists
3. Social Workers – in social care contexts
4. Education Professionals – teachers, counsellors, school leaders
5. Justice Sector Workers – law enforcement, detention centres, juvenile justice
6. Cross-Sectoral Professionals – community and interdisciplinary staff
7. Non-Clinical Mental Health Workers – peer support workers, community volunteers

The two training courses

We offer two training pathways designed to meet different professional needs and levels:

• The Core Training aims to develop foundational mental health competencies and foster intersectoral collaboration to support integrated mental health care. 

• The Advanced Training builds on foundational knowledge, focusing on policy, multidisciplinary collaboration, leadership, and well-being strategies. 

You may register for one or both trainings, depending on your preference. 

Applications will be reviewed based on professional profiles to form diverse groups, and all applicants, selected or not, will be notified after registration closes.

We invite you to engage actively, bring your own expertise and experiences into the conversation, and make the most of this opportunity to grow both professionally and as part of a wider community of practice. 

Please review the information carefully to determine which training best suits your professional background and development needs. Join our online info workshop to learn more and ask your questions: