Somerset Suicide Prevention Training

These courses provide the opportunity not only to increase knowledge and awareness of suicide prevention and mental health but also to reflect and share thoughts and experiences which better equip us all in our work, volunteer and personal roles.

Suicide can affect anybody and there is not a community in Somerset where people haven’t been touched by suicide.

Whether a hospital staff member or an owner of a local shop, we can all make a difference in reaching out and offering support to those in need. We know that if someone is having suicidal thoughts, receiving support from someone else can make a big difference. Only a minority of people, who complete suicide, are known to mental health services.

We need to raise awareness. Its time to talk about suicide. Its time to say, let’s talk. We need to spread the message that talking to someone in distress won’t make the situation worse.

Suicide Alertness Training for Schools Staff

Every Life Matters are working together with Somerset Council to provide Suicide Prevention training for Somerset School Staff.

For training dates and to register your place, please visit - Suicide Alertness for School Staff | Eventbrite

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Zero Suicide Alliance – Free 30 minute online Suicide Awareness training

Through the 30 minute suicide awareness training you will gain skills and confidence to help someone who may be considering suicide. Complete the Zero Suicide Alliance Awareness training.

Every Life Matters Suicide Prevention Training

Suicide Alertness Bitesize (1 hour)
This one hour online training session is aimed at anyone in the local community who wants to understand more about suicide and what we can all do to make a difference. Follow this link to view dates and book: Every Life Matters – Somerset Events – 14 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite

Suicide Alertness (Orange Button Training) (3.5 hours)
This 3.5 hour online training session is aimed at anyone who wants to understand more about suicide, how to know when someone may be having thoughts of suicide, how to talk directly and comfortably about suicide, and what we can all do to offer practical support. Follow this link to view dates and book: Every Life Matters – Somerset Events – 14 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite

Safety Planning (2.5 hours)
Safety Planning is part of the best practice NHS guidance for preventing suicide (NHS – Staying safe from suicide). This 2.5 hour online session gives you the skills and tools to support an individual to develop their own safety plan. It is suitable for anyone in a support role who has already taken one of our bitesize or alertness courses, and wants to gain further skills in suicide intervention. Follow this link to view dates and book: Every Life Matters – Somerset Events – 14 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite

For more information about the Orange Button Scheme and Suicide Prevention please visit: Somerset’s Mental Health Training Offer