Training Opportunites
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
An accredited two-day, interactive training that prepares caregivers to provide suicide first aid interventions.
Suitable for people who work or volunteer with children and young people.
What will you learn as an ASIST trained first aid caregiver? After taking ASIST, you will be better able to:
- Be suicide alert - identify people who have thoughts of suicide
- Understand the reasons behind thoughts of suicide and the reasons for living
- Access risk and safety - develop a plan to increase the safety of the person at risk of suicide
- Recognise invitations for help
- Recognise potential barriers of seeking help
- Offer support – recognise other important aspects of suicide prevention including life promotion and self-care
- Effectively apply a suicide intervention model
- Link people with community resources
This course is being delivered over two full days between 9am-5pm and participants must attend both days.
Anyone 16 or older (despite previous training) can learn and use the ASIST model. No previous mental health or suicide prevention experience is necessary. Suitable for people who work or volunteer with children and young people.
Face to Face Training Dates:
Dates: Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 May 2023
Times: 9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Printworks Tavistock, Kingdon House Community Association, Pym Street, Tavistock, PL19 0AW.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/601368327857
Dates: Tuesday 27 June and Wednesday 28 June 2023
Times: 9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Yealmpton Community Association, Yealmpton Community Centre, Stray Park, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2HF.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/601493622617
Dates: Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 August 2023
Times: 9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Printworks Tavistock, Kingdon House Community Association, Pym Street, Tavistock, PL19 0AW.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/601495909457
Dates: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 September 2023
Times: 9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Yealmpton Community Association, Yealmpton Community Centre, Stray Park, Yealmpton, Plymouth, PL8 2HF.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/601496832217
Dates: Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 November 2023
Times: 9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Lee Moor Public Hall, Lee Moor, Plymouth, PL7 5RJ.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/609476599917
Mental Health First Aid (Online)
MHFA provides knowledge and skills at a level for any adult member of the public who wishes to give initial first aid.
Suitable for people who work or volunteer with children and young people. Open to all the community (16 years and above).
Train as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and gain the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders®, receive three years of ongoing learning support and benefits.
Covering the main diagnosis- Anxiety, Suicide, Depression and Psychosis. Includes a mix of media, group work and skill learning. This course is ideal for those who would like to become a MHFAider® to:
- Encourage self-care, giving you the tools to look after your own and others' mental health
- Gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health
- Be confident starting a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support
- Promotes early intervention and faster recovery, which can prevent an individual's mental health deteriorating
- Awareness of how mental health impacts the workplace; skills to empower people to thrive in the workplace.
This training will be delivered in person by trainer Jacqui Bamford.
The training will be delivered over four morning sessions, 9:00-13:00pm. By signing up you are able to attend ALL four sessions for your selected course.
Please register your interest here and you will be contacted with a booking form and the necessary joining instructions.
Online Training Dates:
Dates: Monday 31 July, Wednesday 2, Monday 14 and Wednesday 16 August
Times: 9am – 1pm
Register your interest here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/610951200487
Dates: Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15, Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 November
Times: 9am – 1pm
Register your interest here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/610964871377
Mental Health First Aid (Face to Face)
MHFA provides knowledge and skills at a level for any adult member of the public who wishes to give initial first aid or assistance.
Suitable for people who work or volunteer with children and young people. Open to all the community (16 years and above).
Train as a Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) and gain the benefit of joining England’s largest community of trained MHFAiders®, receive three years of ongoing learning support and benefits.
Covering the main diagnosis- Anxiety, Suicide, Depression and Psychosis. Includes a mix of media, group work and skill learning. This course is ideal for those who would like to become a MHFAider® to:
- Encourage self-care, giving you the tools to look after your own and others' mental health
- Gain the knowledge and skills to spot signs of people experiencing poor mental health
- Be confident starting a conversation and signpost a person to appropriate support
- Promotes early intervention and faster recovery, which can prevent an individual's mental health deteriorating
- Awareness of how mental health impacts the workplace; skills to empower people to thrive in the workplace.
This training will be delivered in person by trainer Jacqui Bamford.
The training will be delivered over two days from 9:00-5:00pm. By signing up you are committing to attend both days for your selected course.
Please register your interest here and we will contact you with a booking form and the necessary joining instructions.
The face to face MHFA courses below are 2 full days and both days must be attended to completed the course
Face to Face Training Dates:
Dates: Monday 10 and Monday 24 July 2023
Times: 9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Lee Moor Public Hall, Lee Moor, Plymouth, PL7 5RJ.
Register your interest here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/611079724907
Dates: Wednesday 6 September and Wednesday 13 September 2023
Times: 9am – 5pm both days
Venue: Printworks Tavistock, Kingdon House Community Association, Pym Street, Tavistock, PL19 0AW.
Register your interest here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/61113502029