Safe Connections Suicide Prevention Helpline and Training

Safe Connections Suicide Prevention Helpline and Training

Mind in North East London’s Safe Connections Suicide Prevention Helpline is a warm and safe space to talk, explore and work through suicidal thoughts and feelings, and help you find the right directions and support that you need. 

Call the helpline on 0300 561 0115, or email safeconnections@mithn.org.uk.

Also, there are new dates for the Safe Connections Suicide Awareness and Prevention training session. This 2-hour training is suitable for anyone working with vulnerable clients or those interested in learning more about Suicide Prevention.

Delegates will learn practical skills to improve confidence to provide support to someone who is feeling suicidal. The training will also highlight the importance of listening, offers basic dos and don’ts, and creates a rare and valuable opportunity to talk openly about suicide. It is online and open to everyone, anyone, in North East London.

An understanding of the mental health drivers that can cause suicidal thoughts will be gained, along with learning the ability to recognise the signs that someone may be feeling suicidal early on. Finally, the training will also provide people with the confidence to support other vulnerable people and reduce the risk of a suicide attempt being made.

The learning outcomes achieved from this training are:

  • Increased understanding of suicide
  • Skills to promote supportive communication
  • Increased awareness of the needs of a suicidal person
  • Skills to effectively and confidently support a person at risk of suicide
  • Increased awareness of importance of self-care for good mental health
  • Strategies for building resilience and increasing hope
  • Increased knowledge of referral pathways
  • Essential practical knowledge
  • Skills and confidence to support a person at risk of suicide

The upcoming dates and times for the training are:

  • 8th Nov 2-4pm
  • 6th Dec 3-5pm

Please contact suicidepreventiontraining@mindchwf.org.uk if you have any questions or would like more information.

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