Suicide prevention training
Courses are free unless listed as: 'STW' = subsidised by STW Suicide Prevention Network, or 'CA' = cost associated with the course.
Tier 1
- Training
Realtalk Workshop - training for professionals and community members to identify risks and how to connect with someone at risk
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
Papyrus SP-ARK: short session available for anyone, raising awareness of suicide prevention and Papyrus resources
- Cost
Free
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
Free online suicide awareness training: short training for anyone age 16+ to build confidence in life-saving conversations
- Cost
Free
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
Suicide prevention in our communities: equips adults to spot suicidal signs, hold difficult conversations, and create safety plans
- Cost
STW
- Orange button-recognised?
Yes
- Training
Managing suicidal conversations: develops confidence to handle suicidal conversations with empathy and care in the workplace
- Cost
Free
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
MPFT Wellbeing & Recovery College: a range of recovery-focused courses delivered by people with lived experience
- Cost
Free
- Orange button-recognised?
Tier 2
- Training
Community suicide awareness: develops compassionate awareness and suicide risk recognition skills for community members
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
Talk Safe, Plan Safe: builds awareness, compassion, and confidence to support suicide risk - suitable for anyone
- Cost
Free
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
NHS England self-harm and suicidal thinking: free NHS training to identify, support, and signpost safely for young people
- Cost
Free
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
Papyrus SPOT: introduction of key skills in suicide prevention—how to talk openly, spot warning signs, and respond
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
The Ask Workshop: training for adults supporting children age 5-14 to identify and support children at risk of suicide
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
Mental health first aid (youth) aware: training for adults supporting young people to spot mental health distress, start supportive conversations, and practice self-care
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
Yes
- Training
Mental health first aid (two-day workshop): two-day course for adults providing practical skills to spot signs, offer support, and stay safe
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
Yes
- Training
Mental health first aid (adult) aware: an introductory four-hour session to raise awareness mental health in adults
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
Yes
- Training
Mental health first aid refresher: refresh and update MHFA skills after 3+ years since completing mental health first aid.
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
Yes
Tier 3
- Training
Suicide response part 1 - tools for professionals with assessment role to have safe, structured suicide response
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training): trains professionals and community members to identify and respond to suicide risks
- Cost
STW
- Orange button-recognised?
Yes
- Training
Suicide first aid: understanding interventions: trains anyone encountering individuals in crisis how to have a supportive conversation, assess risk and take action
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
Yes
- Training
Suicide awareness and response for primary care: builds understanding, challenges stigma and introduces compassionate communication and safety planning in primary care teams
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
Yes
- Training
SafeTALK: learn to recognise indicators of suicidal thoughts, practice conversations about suicide using the TALK model, explore different ways to connect to people at risk
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
Yes
- Training
P-EAK (Suicide Prevention, Explore, Ask, Keep Safe): gain skills to identify suicide risk and develop a safety plan
- Cost
CA
- Orange button-recognised?
Yes
- Training
Suicide prevention module for GPs: supports GPs in assessing and responding to suicide risk
- Cost
Free for RCGP members
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
Mind Ed Hub - staying safe from suicide: best practice guidance. How to use new risk assessment guidance
- Cost
Free
- Orange button-recognised?
Tier 4
- Training
STORM level 3: full course. Prevention and safety planning training for people working with young people
- Cost
Funded for Shropshire Council employees
- Orange button-recognised?
Yes
- Training
Structured care and safety plan: short e-learning helping professionals support individuals at risk of suicide with personalised safety planning
- Cost
Free
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
Mental health crisis breathing space: supports professionals helping patients manage debt during crises
- Cost
Only available to NHS staff
- Orange button-recognised?
- Training
Mental Health Awareness Programme: raises awareness of mental health and compassionate healthcare response
- Cost
Only available to NHS staff
- Orange button-recognised?