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The aim of this resource is to keep you confident, keep your skills refreshed, keep you using your Mental Health First Aid training to support the people of Hampshire. It’s easy to forget some key principles especially if it’s been a while since you completed your training.
We also want to ensure there is a consistent, continued quality to the mental health and suicide prevention support and up to date signposting following your training. As a someone who has completed the Mental Health First Aid training you will have access to free resources, including.
The Suicide First Aid: Understanding Suicide Intervention® course is accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH). SFA have partnered with RSPH to create the Level 4 in Suicide First Aid® qualification which is an optional assignment available to all Suicide First Aiders®.
This document outlines the role of a Suicide First Aider.
This is a summary report previously done on the impact of SFA. More specific examples of feedback and case studies can be taken via our Coursecheck.
Some scenarios where you can apply suicide first aid
The 3 step Suicide Safety Guide and skills you learn from Suicide First Aid® courses help to build confidence to have a caring conversation with those potentially experiencing thoughts of suicide, and provides the tools to help.
In the immediate moment:
In the workplace:
Using 3 step Suicide Safety Guide to understand what is going on for someone so that you can help them understand what support is available both inside their organisation and also outside
In the community or your own network
Using SFA to have a conversation with someone to understand their situation and encourage them to seek appropriate help
“I have learnt so much and I am confident that I will be able to help (in some way) anyone who might be struggling with thoughts of suicide in a much more effective and compassionate way. Learning “First Aid” techniques and realising/accepting that I don’t have to fix or cure anything and can continue to get support from such a fantastic organisation has been invaluable. So I myself have benefited from the emotional support today and the knowledge that has been shared”
“I really enjoyed the course and found it engaging and informative. I feel as though I have learnt a lot and I can take this training into my personal life, which is what I wanted. (Tutor) filled me with confidence and she handled such a serious topic with care and kindness, making it easier to talk about. I would definitely consider gaining the qualification that goes alongside this.”
“This was a fantastic course which should be made mandatory in high suicide environments, such as my industry, the railway. The only improvement I can think of is finding new avenues of promotion of the course to spread awareness further.”
Use the section below to
Get mental health help – NHS 111
Samaritans call free 116123 available 24/7
Shout – text SHOUT to 85258 available 24/7
Hard Hat (construction specific) text HARDHAT to 85258 available 24/7
Lighthouse Club (construction industry helpline) – 0345 605 1956
Adults’ Safe Haven – Havant & East Hants Mind 0300 303 1560 available 6-10pm. A drop-in service is also available during these times HEH Mind Safe Haven
North & Mid Hampshire Safe Haven Andover Mind 0300 303 5772 available 6-10pm. A drop-in service and virtual appointments is also available during these times Andover Mind Safe Haven
Southwest Hampshire Safe Haven, a crisis drop-in service by Solent Mind, The South West Hampshire ICB and Southern Health Foundation Trust 07974 124873 available 5-10:30pm – text, drop-in service and virtual appointments is also available during these times Solent Mind Safe Haven
Two Saints IOW – 01983 520168 available Mon-Fri 5-10pm and weekends Noon-10pm. Email and drop-in service is also available during these times IOW Two Saints
Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time. Hub of Hope provides a comprehensive list of services available in your area.
Citizens Advice a nation wide service with local offices providing free support and advice.
No Limits – Young People offer free information, advice and help to children & young people under the age of 26 in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. Whatever your issue, whether it’s around mental health, housing and homelessness, sexual health, substance use, money, or anything else, our trained youth workers are available to support, advise and educate you, helping you to grow in confidence, manage your life and build a brighter future.
Amparo means ‘shelter’ or ‘safe haven’ in Spanish and provides support for anyone affected by suicide. Support can be provided one-to-one, to family groups, groups of colleagues or peers – whatever is preferred by you and is most appropriate to your situation.
Samaritans Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free.
Calm stands together with everyone who’s struggling with life, no matter who they are, where they’re from or what they’re going through. And we do it through our life-saving services, national campaigns, and by building communities.
National suicide prevention is an alliance of public, private and voluntary organisations in England who care about suicide prevention and are willing to take individual and collective action to reduce suicide and self-harm, and support those bereaved or affected by suicide.
Help is at hand provides support for people bereaved through suicide or other unexplained death, and for those helping them.
Resources for survivors provides reading material about the experiences of others to help them feel less alone, to understand more about what is happening and be aware of what help is available.
Support after suicide vision is that everyone bereaved or affected by suicide is offered timely and appropriate support.
Counselling Directory. A counselling directory, with specific information on how counselling can help with suicidal thoughts. The directory is a resource hub which enables individuals struggling with their emotional well-being to find a qualified and insured counsellor and connect with support they deserve.
NHS Self Help 5 steps to mental wellbeing. Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
NHS Quiz How are you? Get a free personalized health score when you complete this 10 minute quiz. How Are You is for over 18s only and is only designed to point you in the right direction. It’s not a medical assessment – if you’re worried about your health you should speak to a health professional.
Every mind matters Find your little big thing for your mental health. There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us. This could be as simple as taking a walk in nature, prioritising our sleep or opening up to a friend. Our little thing, if we keep doing it, will make a big difference to how we feel.
You can visit Havant and East Hants Mind Training and Workplace Wellbeing pages for a range of training and support opportunities
E-learning -Zero suicide alliance training on suicide prevention
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