We are proud to support the invaluable work of our partners through the offer of these quality training opportunities. These courses provide the opportunity not only to increase knowledge and awareness of mental health and wellbeing but also to reflect and share thoughts and experiences which better equip us all in our work, volunteer and personal roles.
Feedback to date has been extremely positive, so we are confident that you will benefit from attending. As ever, we would welcome your interest and feedback as we consider our training needs going forward.
Zero Suicide Alliance – Free 20 minute online Suicide Awareness training
Through the 20 minute suicide awareness training you will gain skills and confidence to help someone who may be considering suicide. Click here complete the training.
Connect 5 – For organisations like charities, community groups and local authority staff as well as individuals working in key settings, Connect 5 courses are 100% subsidised thanks to funding from Somerset Public Health. The Connect 5 course aims to develop an understanding of things that impact wellbeing and build the capacity and capability of people to have more proactive and evidence-based conversations about mental health. If you are interested in doing this training, please email: publichealthtraining@somerset.gov.uk
Mental Health First Aid (2-day Adult) In the same way as we learn physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognise those crucial warning signs of mental ill health and become a mental health first aider for your organisation. Please visit – Mental Health First Aid – Mind in Somerset for information on how to book.
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) ASIST is a two-day face-to-face workshop featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations. At ASIST, you’ll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. Please visit – ASIST – Mind in Somerset for information on how to book.
Every Life Matters – Suicide Alertness (3.5 hours) This training is aimed at anyone who wants to understand more about suicide, how to know when someone may be having thoughts of suicide, how to talk directly and comfortably about suicide, and what we can all do to offer practical support. Completion of the training will also qualify individuals for the countywide Orange Button community awareness scheme (link to orange button page). For more details and how to book please visit – Every Life Matters – Somerset Events | Eventbrite
Every Life Matters – Suicide Awareness (90 mins) This one-hour online training session is aimed at anyone in the local community who wants to understand more about suicide and what we can all do to make a difference. For more details and how to book please visit – Every Life Matters – Somerset Events | Eventbrite
Every Life Matters – Safety Planning (2 hours)
This 2 hour online session gives you the skills and tools to support an individual to develop their own safety plan. It is suitable for anyone in a support role who has already taken one of our suicide awareness or alertness courses, and wants to gain further skills in suicide intervention. For more details and how to book, please visit – Every Life Matters – Somerset Events | Eventbrite
Harmless – Self Harm training for system leaders and stakeholders, School Mental Health Leads, education and community frontline staff, Parents and Carers.
Trauma Foundation South West (TFSW) Working with Interpreters – Training for both interpreters and staff working in a mental health setting, to enable them to develop additional skills and knowledge to work together effectively and support individuals with their mental health needs.
To view free training programmes available for Somerset Schools, Colleges and Children & Young People Practitioners, please visit: Somerset children & young people : Health & Wellbeing : Training Menu (cypsomersethealth.org)
For Workplace Mental Health training, information and support for Small Medium Enterprises in Somerset please visit – Our Services – New Leaf UK – Workplace Wellbeing