Suicide First Aid (SFA) Training
Become a Suicide
First Aider
A half-day training course or full day course to learn skills to have a conversation with someone who may be thinking about suicide. Learn how to signpost them to appropriate help, using a first aid approach.
Upcoming Training
20% Discount for Keyworkers:
If you’re a Keyworker (including Teachers), take advantage of 20% DISCOUNT by emailing us proof of this* at mhfa@dorsetmind.uk – we’ll give you a code to add to your basket!
*Proof of ID could be a photocopy or scanned photo of an ID badge or a headed letter from you employer.
Suicide First Aid (SFA): Understanding Suicide Intervention - Monday 17th July 2023
This full day accredited course teaches individuals the practice of skills and knowledge needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide and efficiently intervene safely using a first-aid approach. No previous experience or training is required; however, this is a good follow-on course from the Mental Health First Aid England qualification.
Course: Suicide First Aid (SFAUSI)
When: Monday 17th July 9am-5pm
Where: Dorset Mind Offices
Format: 1 x Live Facilitated session
Price: £190 (incl. VAT)
Suicide First Aid Lite Online - Tuesday 10th October 2023
A half-day training course to learn skills to have a conversation with someone who may be thinking about suicide. Learn how to signpost them to appropriate help, using a first aid approach.
Course: Suicide First Aid Lite (Online)
When: Tuesday 10th October: 10am-2pm
Where: Online
Format: 1 x Online Live Facilitated session on Zoom
Price: £120 (incl. VAT)
SFA Training FAQs
With increasing cases of death by suicide, it is important that we learn how to spot the signs that someone may be considering dying by suicide. Develop the confidence to speak openly about suicide and when to signpost people towards help, which could save their life. Most people who are considering suicide; don’t want to end their lives – they just want the pain to stop. Through raised awareness, good communication and effective support, lives can be saved.
Accredited by City&Guilds.
This course aims to equip participants with the skills to spot the early signs that someone may be struggling and build their confidence to apply a ‘first aid approach’ to avoid a crisis. No previous experience or training is required to attend.
Yes, Keyworkers including teachers benefit from 20% Discount (ID must be proven beforehand)
Booking training for your employees with Dorset Mind Works helps us provide vital support services to help local people with their mental health. Any profit we make helps financially secure the future of our charity and helps enable us to deliver our mission. You are therefore helping to support people in your community – and potentially someone you might know!
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This means that we can offer our expert training to people that need mental health support in our community for FREE. If you’d like to sponsor a presentation delivered by our Training Team then get in touch – We’d love to hear from you!
