Funded Training Opportunity – Suicide First Aid: Understanding Suicide Intervention

Public Health (West Northamptonshire Council) are pleased to offer funded places on a one-day course taking place on Tuesday 3rd February 9am – 5pm at the Icon (Daventry).

The Training Framework is designed to support current volunteers or staff members of VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith, Social Enterprise) organisations, health and social care, local authorities, educational settings or businesses/ workplaces in Northamptonshire.

This course is for people in any profession or community role who want to learn how to learn how to recognise the signs that someone may be thinking about suicide, start a life-saving conversation and help them access support.

Learning outcomes
• Understanding suicide and it’s causes: Gain insights into the complex factors that can lead to thoughts of suicide and suicide behaviours, including mental health issues, emotional distress, and societal pressures.
• Recognising signs: Learn how to identify the verbal, behavioural, and situational indicators that someone may be thinking of suicide.
• Effective communication techniques: Develop skills to engage in sensitive and supportive conversations, helping to de-escalate crises and offer hope to those in need.
• Immediate intervention strategies: Acquire practical tools and approaches for providing immediate support, including how to refer individuals to mental health professionals and other resources.
• Ethical considerations: Understand the ethical responsibilities involved in suicide prevention, including confidentiality, consent, and the importance of self-care.

More information can be found here Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training | West Northamptonshire Council

To express an interest in the course, please contact Kate Houghton (Training Co-ordinator for Mental Health and Wellbeing) at Public Health (WNC) kate.houghton@westnorthants.gov.uk