Hampshire Suicide Prevention Training
We are delighted to offer a programme of Suicide First Aid training free to commuanity sector organisations, with funding from Hampshire County Council. We have a number of upcoming course dates for learners and small groups.
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Available training
Suicide First Aid: Lite
This course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.
The training offers learning outcomes that are knowledge based and factual. This training can be used as a stand-alone introduction to suicide prevention or as the first part of a journey to learn suicide prevention skills.
Who is this training for?
SFA: Lite is easy to grasp for people of all skill levels and those with no prior knowledge of the subject. No previous experience or training is necessary.
Suicide First Aid: Understanding Suicide Intervention
The programme teaches and practices the skills and knowledge needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide and competently intervene to help create suicide-safety as a first aid approach.
This training is accredited by City & Guilds and offers learners the opportunity to complete a further optional Level 4 qualification.
Who is this training for?
Recommended for anyone working closely with those at risk of suicide. No previous experience or training is necessary.
Upcoming courses
Mental Wellbeing Hampshire
Mental Wellbeing Hampshire is a partnership of organisations working to support good mental health and wellbeing in your communities. They provide a range of useful mental health and wellbeing information and support.
About Grassroots Suicide Prevention
We have lived experience of suicide. We know what it is like to be in crisis. We understand the pressure of trying to keep someone safe and the complex emotions including guilt, shock, and intense grief after a suicide.
We empower people to help save lives from suicide through connecting, educating, and campaigning nationally.
Our training teaches the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support those at risk of suicide.
We work with organisations across the UK to deliver our life-saving training in suicide prevention, mental health and self-harm.