Live online training via MS Teams

Harmless – the centre of excellence for self harm and suicide prevention – 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 Suicide Prevention course will give you the tools to support those at risk, challenge stigma and foster recovery – building the practical skills and confidence to help people affected by suicidal thoughts, their families and communities.

Learning outcomes:

Improve knowledge and understanding of suicide (including myths and facts)
Understand the magnitude of suicide
Identify risk groups, risk factors and warning signs (including COVID)
Recognise the wider impacts of suicide
Identify effective risk assessing skills
Build skill and confidence in responding to and supporting someone in suicidal crisis, both short and long term
Understand how to implement effective practical support for someone in suicide crisis
Recognise protective factors and their importance of recovery and support
Discuss how and where to signpost individuals to appropriate help
Understand the relationship between self harm, mental health and suicide

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.

Contact the host of Suicide Prevention & Intervention Training (Nottingham & Nottinghamshire)