LGBTQIA+: Self Harm & Suicide Prevention Training (Nottingham & Nottinghamshire)

Live online training via MS Teams

Harmless has been commissioned to deliver this free course by Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire ICB. Please see below for full eligibility criteria.

This course has been designed for those working alongside or supporting the LGBTQIA+ individuals or communities across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The training will increase awareness of self harm and suicide within the LGBTQIA+ community and help you to recognise the unique risk factors that affect it. You will gain practical skills to create a more inclusive, supportive environment and to confidently challenge stigma and discrimination.

Learning outcomes:

• Improve awareness of self harm and suicide in the LGBTQIA+ community

• Understand the unique risk factors that impact this community

• Reduce stigma and discrimination associated with self harm and suicide in the LGBTQIA+ community

• Develop skills to create an inclusive environment and support someone affected by self harm and/or suicide

• Improve confidence and competence to understand and manage self harm and suicide

• Increasing engagement from the community with our services

• Consider signposting to appropriate services locally and nationally

Our online training is delivered via MS Teams. Once registered, you will receive an email with login details for the session. During sessions, we provide all delegates with frequent breaks to ensure that screen fatigue is kept to a minimum.

Eligibility Criteria
Training is free to people working or volunteering in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire with people of all ages in the following sectors:

• Community and voluntary sector organisations / community champions who work with those at risk of suicide and self harm

• Children’s Social Services / Early Help Family Services

• Organisations working with those who are financially vulnerable (e.g. advice services, debt agencies, food banks, libraries)

• Adult Social Care

• Primary Care

• First Responders (e.g. police, fire service, paramedics)

• Housing / Homelessness sector

• Social Prescribers / Community Workers

• Public Health Commissioned Services

• We are now also welcoming individuals from justice services, private sector organisations and faith / community groups to join our evidence-based training – because every touchpoint can be a lifeline.

About Harmless
Harmless is the centre of excellence for self harm and suicide prevention. Each year, we support thousands of people who self harm, are in suicide crisis or have been bereaved by suicide. We’re also committed to sharing our expertise so everyone feels confident talking about mental health and supporting those in distress. That’s why we created The Academy at Harmless – to equip people to respond with confidence and compassion when it matters most. All our inclusive, interactive training is CPD-accredited, aligned with national guidelines and delivered by expert Training & Education Officers.

Self-Care
The topics covered in this training can be emotionally challenging. Delegates are encouraged to be mindful of the personal impact that this training may have and to seek reassurance, support or guidance from the Trainer if they feel distressed or affected. We also encourage delegates to practise self-care throughout the course – taking breaks as needed and managing personal disclosure. All Trainers have direct access to a clinical team for additional support if required.