World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide is not inevitable, it is preventable.
We must help more people to feel able to speak up and reach out for the help and support they need and deserve. Help us to continue to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around suicide.
Blog
Our Coordinator Paula has written a blog following her own lived in experience, offering her tips and support for those experiencing suicidal thoughts, those wanting to talk about their suicidal thoughts and those who are concerned someone in their life may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Training
At Lancashire Mind we are passionate about reducing stigma, empowering people to speak out, challenging misconceptions and giving people the tools and knowledge they need to support others. We offer training, most of it free to access, to individuals and workplaces to help achieve these aims.
Our courses include:
SUICIDE FIRST AID Lite
Delivery Method – Virtual Or Face To Face Delivery Options (half day)
Overview-Suicide First Aid Lite is a half day workshop is a City & Guilds registered workshop which provides learners with the confidence and tools to understand the impact of suicide and, using a first aid approach, take someone who is experiencing thoughts of suicide from a place of danger and isolation to a place of safety and support. Suicide First Aiders use a three step approach to identify the signs that someone may be experiencing thoughts of suicide, recognise the needs of that person, ask about suicide clearly and directly and use safety planning to empower the individual to find appropriate support.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the training participants will be able to:
• Understand the impact of suicide locally and nationally
• Understand suicide approach
• Recognise the needs of someone who is experiencing thoughts of suicide
• Identify the signs that someone may be experiencing thoughts of suicide
• Use a three step approach to supporting somebody from a place of isolation to a place of safety and support
• Understand safety planning and recognising the importance of partnership working.
• Begin to consider self care when undertaking suicide prevention.
Course Content
• Presentations and guidance from a trainer registered with the National Centre for Suicide Prevention
• Access to support from a local community resource person
• Powerful audio-visual learning aids
• Learner workbook to support and record learning (either virtual or physical dependent on delivery)
• Hands-on skills practice and development
SUICIDE FIRST AID Full Day
Delivery Method – Virtual Or Face To Face Delivery Options (1 full day)
Overview-Suicide First Aid is a full day City & Gilds registered workshop which provides learners with the confidence and tools to understand the impact of suicide and, using a first aid approach, take someone who is experiencing thoughts of suicide from a place of danger and isolation to a place of safety and support. This course goes into more detail than
the lite version and incorporates further appropriate activities to support learning. This course supports learners to apply for a Leve 4 Unit Accredited Qualification in Suicide Prevention upon submission of an assignment (for learners Lancashire Mind is a registered charity - No. 1081427 Registered Address: 80-82 Devonshire Rd, Chorley PR7 2DR who wish to apply for this qualification, learners are required to enrol with City & Guilds at a cost of £85).
Suicide First Aiders use a three step approach to identify the signs that someone may be experiencing thoughts of suicide, recognise the needs of that person, ask about suicide clearly and directly and use safety planning to empower the individual to find appropriate support.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the training participants will be able to:
• Understand the impact of suicide locally and nationally
• Understand suicide approach
• Recognise the needs of someone who is experiencing thoughts of suicide
• Identify the signs that someone may be experiencing thoughts of suicide
• Use a three step approach to supporting somebody from a place of isolation to a place of safety and support
• Understand safety planning and recognising the importance of partnership working.
• Begin to consider self care when undertaking suicide prevention.
Course Content
• Presentations and guidance from a trainer registered with the National Centre for Suicide Prevention
• Access to support from a local community resource person
• Powerful audio-visual learning aids
• Learner workbook to support and record learning (either virtual or physical dependent on delivery)
• Hands-on skills practice and development
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Virtual And Face To Face Delivery Options (Face to face is delivered in 2 consecutive days,virtually this course will be delivered across 4 half day sessions supported by self guided study from learners at home).
Overview-Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course, designed to teach people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. In the same way as learning physical first aid, MHFA teaches people how to recognise those crucial warning signs of mental ill health and feel
confident to guide someone to appropriate support. Embedding MHFA training within any organisation or community also encourages people to talk more freely about mental health, reducing stigma and creating a more
positive culture.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the training participants will have:
• An in depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing
• Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
• Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress
• Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
• Knowledge to help someone recover their health by guiding them to further support - whether that’s selfhelp resources, through their employer, the NHS, or a mix
Course Content
• Group activities
• Presentations and discussions
• A manual to refer to whenever you need it
• A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
'Lets Start The Conversation'
Delivery Method – Face To Face Only
Overview-This session is one hour in length has been coproduced with members of the community and community engagement groups to be a first introduction to the topic of suicide. It is designed to be a brief impactful session to talk about suicide and how someone might respond to a disclosure around suicide.
Suicide First Aid For Children And Young People (half day)
Overview-Suicide First Aid for Children and Young People is a half day workshop which provides learners with the confidence and tools to understand the impact of suicide and, using a first aid approach, take a young person who is experiencing thoughts of suicide from a place of danger and isolation to a place of safety and support. Suicide First Aid uses a three step approach to identify the signs that someone may be experiencing thoughts of suicide, recognise the needs of that person, ask about suicide clearly and directly and use safety planning to empower the individual to find appropriate support.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the training participants will be able to:
• Understand the impact of suicide locally and nationally
• Understand suicide approach
• Recognise the needs of someone who is experiencing thoughts of suicide
• Identify the signs that someone may be experiencing thoughts of suicide
• Use a three step approach to supporting somebody from a place of isolation to a place of safety and support
• Understand safety planning and recognising the importance of partnership working.
• Begin to consider self care when undertaking suicide prevention. Course Content
• Presentations and guidance from a trainer registered with the National Centre for Suicide Prevention
• Access to support from a local community resource person
• Powerful audio-visual learning aids
• Learner workbook to support and record learning (either virtual or physical dependent on delivery) • Hands-on skills practice and development
On completion of all of the above courses, with the exception of 'Lets Start The Conversation', learners will eligible for
Resources, Support and Organisations there to help
Samaritans 24/7 Listening service Telephone number: 116 123 or email [email protected]
Healthier Lancashire & South Cumbria’s Suicide Prevention
Useful resources, quick links to help if you are worried about someone or have lost someone to suicide. Alongside other wider information of support within Lancashire & South Cumbria.
Lancashire Mental Health Helpline
Service for young people who may need support with their mental health and wellbeing. Kooth will also visit schools and young people’s services to talk about mental health to young people.
Support for Children and Young People struggling with their mental health
Lancashire & South Cumbria’s 24/7 Mental Health Urgent Response Line -
Their newly launched Mental Health Urgent Response Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 0800 953 0110. ‘It is staffed by trained mental health professionals who are able to provide assessment and referrals to appropriate services.
Listening Service – Lancashire
Amparo offers support following a suicide for those bereaved. Their service is confidential and can provide short or longer term support. On the page you can also download their ‘Help is at Hand’ guide to support after suicide.
Suicide bereavement peer support group located in Thornton Cleveleys but also operating on facebook.
Crisis café run by Richmond Fellowship in Blackpool. Available for those in crisis or those struggling with their mental health. Telephone: 01253 477745 / 07741 834840
National Suicide Prevention Helpline
Open 24/7 on 0800 689 5652. There to support anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts and feelings.
As a charity we urge you not to google support for suicide as this can lead to unhelpful chatrooms and website linked to suicide. Please only access support and advice from a credible organisation/support group such as the ones above.