Suicide prevention
Training sessions are delivered by supervisor-level counsellors, qualified in the delivery of the following range of courses:
Suicide Talk
This 90-minute suicide prevention training workshop is conducted online or face-to-face and focuses on increasing awareness and building skills for suicide prevention and intervention. It emphasises the importance of recognising warning signs, engaging in direct conversations about suicide, and connecting individuals to appropriate support resources. Through interactive discussions and role-playing exercises, participants are equipped with the confidence and competence to save lives by learning how to effectively intervene and provide support in crisis situations.
Safe Talk
Safe Talk is a 3–4-hour training programme designed to empower individuals with the key concepts and skills needed for effective suicide prevention and intervention. Participants learn to identify cues indicating suicidal ideation, engage in open and direct conversations about suicide, and connect individuals at risk with appropriate support services. Interactive discussions, role-playing exercises, and practical strategies for self-care ensure participants gain the skills and confidence to make a positive difference.
ASIST
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is an intensive, highly interactive, practise-orientated two-day workshop. It provides participants with more in-depth knowledge and skills for intervening with individuals at risk of suicide. Building upon the principles taught in Safe Talk, it offers advanced training in suicide intervention techniques, crisis management, and collaborative care planning.
ASIST equips participants with the confidence and competence to provide immediate support and connect individuals at risk with appropriate resources and ongoing care. It is designed to help caregivers feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
Using Suicide Talk, Safe Talk and ASIST as a sequential training programme offers learners a comprehensive journey from introductory to advanced levels of suicide prevention and intervention. They gain increasing levels of knowledge, skills, and confidence in their ability to prevent suicide and support individuals in crisis effectively.