Suicide awareness and prevention training

Every day in the UK, 17 people die by suicide.

This three-hour workshop is for teams and managers who want to respond more confidently when someone is struggling.

It covers how to recognise warning signs, how to have a safe and supportive conversation, and what to do next - including when and how to refer to professional support.

Available online or in-person. Up to 16 participants per session.

Statistic source: NHS England Staying Safe from Suicide guidance / National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health (NCISH).

Suicide risk is not always visible. It is not always associated with a diagnosed mental health condition, a crisis presentation, or obvious distress. People often conceal how they are feeling. By the time it is clear that someone is struggling, the moment to intervene safely may have already passed.

Awareness training does not prevent every tragedy. But it gives the people around someone who is struggling a better chance of noticing earlier, responding more calmly and connecting them to the right help before a crisis point is reached.

This workshop is designed for anyone who may encounter someone at risk - managers, frontline staff, colleagues, volunteers. It does not require a clinical background. It requires a willingness to learn how to have a difficult conversation well.

Jake brings both professional training and lived experience to this subject - delivered with care, without sensationalising the topic or making the room feel unsafe.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Recognise key warning signs and behaviours associated with suicide risk

• Initiate and navigate a supportive conversation around suicide risk, with empathy and without panic

• Apply active listening techniques and respond with validation

• Understand the principles of safety planning and appropriate signposting

• Use self-care tools to protect their own wellbeing after a difficult interaction

Based on post-course survey data:

• 96.6% are likely or very likely to use the knowledge in their work.

• 89.3% rated Jake as extremely knowledgeable on the subject matter.

• 92.6% rated his personal experience and expertise as excellent.

• 98.6% found him approachable and receptive to questions.

• A three-hour facilitated session, available online or in-person at your location.

• Maximum 16 participants per session

• Safe and supported learning environment throughout

• Includes myth-busting content, scenario practice and signposting tools

• Self-care guidance for participants built into the session

Also available as an e-learning course. Jake's Suicide Awareness & Prevention course on Udemy is available to individuals needing a self-paced, on-demand option. For organisations please contact me for the organisation license.