Training
Our expert Training Team at Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire Mind (CPSL Mind) run a range of suicide prevention training across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. You can find details of this and other recommended training below:
STOP Suicide Workshops
Our 3-hour workshops provide you with an overview of how to identify a person at risk of suicide, talk openly about suicide and help a person to stay safe. Importantly, you will also be equipped to look after your own wellbeing.
| Date | Time | Booking Link |
| Thursday 9th May 2024 | 9.30am – 12.30pm | Book now |
| Thursday 11th July 2024 | 9.30am – 12.30pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 11th September 2024 | 9.30am – 12.30pm | Book now |
| Thursday 14th November 2024 | 9.30am – 12.30pm | Book now |
Taster Talks
Our free-to-attend taster talks offer a quick introduction to our STOP Suicide campaign and will provide you with an overview of how to identify a person at risk of suicide and equip you to support that individual to stay safe.
| Date | Time | Booking Link |
| More dates to be announced | ||
We may be able to offer free bespoke sessions to specific community groups and charities providing local services.
We deliver both online and face-to-face sessions using either Teams or Zoom. We can arrange a group session with your organisation for a minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 16 online and 24 in person. If you are interested in organising a session, have any questions or would like to join a waiting list for future dates, please email: training@cpslmind.org.uk or call 0300 303 4363
Suicide Awareness and Response for Primary Care
Did you know that our training team offers suicide awareness training for primary care practice staff?
The STOP Suicide campaign is led by CPSL Mind and is co-delivered by a local GP. The 4 Mental Health course is also championed by local NHS and public health teams.
The three-and-a-half-hour workshop can be delivered in two one and a half hour sessions online and in person.
Module one: Suicide Awareness – For all staff
Module two: Suicide Response – For clinical staff
More dates coming in 2024.
If you are interested in organising a session, have any questions or would like to join a waiting list for future dates, please email: training@cpslmind.org.uk or call 0300 303 4363.
Zero Suicide Alliance FREE Suicide Prevention Training
This training is offered by the Zero Suicide Alliance. It will teach you how to recognise the warning signs and safeguard someone that could be contemplating suicide.
The free, 20 minute course will teach you:
- How to identify when someone may be having suicidal thoughts or behaviour.
- How to talk openly and confidently to a suicidal person about their thoughts and feelings.
- The best process for signposting individuals to services or support networks that can help them.
You can access the course here: https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awareness-training