A LIFE Worth Living © – Suicide Prevention (The Hetton Centre)

This training session is a targeted approach for those living, working or studying across the City of Sunderland.

AIMS:
Both nationally and regionally we are challenged with preventing suicide. By training our community we can tackle the stigma associated with suicide and reach many more people and their families.

This half day training course focuses upon a community approach to suicide prevention and intervention.

OBJECTIVES:

• Offer support and information to people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts support local people to identify ‘a life worth living’
• Equip workers and volunteers with the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to offer support and information to a potentially suicidal person.
• Provide them with knowledge to signpost to local services and access the relevant pathway of support
• Reduce suicides

Upon completion of the training workshop delegates will have developed competencies in the areas of skills, knowledge and attitudes associated with suicide prevention.

There are many myths about suicide, get the facts… attend the training.