Thursday 22 October 2015

'Stay Safe' Suicide Prevention Toolkit for People with Learning Disabilities


Grassroots has developed a DVD suicide prevention toolkit for people with learning difficulties in partnership with Jon Bryant (our fantastic producer) and SpeakOut, a Brighton-based advocacy service for adults with learning difficulties.  When we looked into available resources for people with learning disabilities and thoughts of suicide we found nothing like this, so we're thrilled to have brought it to fruition.



The DVD has been extensively tested and contains very practical guidance about thoughts of suicide and how to ask for help from trusted sources.  We initially developed the resource for Brighton & Hove with some funding from the local Learning Disability Development Fund, and are ready now to open it out across the UK.

Producer Jon writes about his experience of developing the toolkit:

"Some years ago I was asked to use my 30+ years experience as a mainstream video director to transform a 40 page legal tenancy agreement into a “see and hear” version for supported living tenants.  I worked with the tenants every step of the way to benchmark my “visual language”.

Being a tad dyslexic means I have a learning disability too so perhaps it was destiny that the inspiring Chris Brown, a director at Grassroots Suicide Prevention saw my housing association work on Twitter and got in touch.  Over a period of about a year Grassroots and I slowly gathered research as there is nothing out there except some very academic work that didn’t give me any personal insight.  Some of our research was done quite formally via sessions run by Brighton and Hove based advocacy Speak Out and their clients with learning disabilities.

I also spent that time talking to parents from around the world who so kindly shared the intimate and tragic details of their experiences with a stranger. It was emotionally the hardest research project I have ever taken on, but it gave me a much better feel for the breadth of the learning disability spectrum and how best to communicate this most difficult of topics.

It’s worth mentioning at this point that I have experienced what it is to have suicidal feelings as a troubled young man and since then the three suicides that have touched my life all involved people with learning disabilities.

As ideas and concepts were developed we were so lucky to have a team of people with learning disabilities who were prepared to get involved and give us their vital feedback, which now forms part of our evidence base.  It’s a tragic fact that they all knew people who had attempted and sometimes succeeded in hurting themselves or ending their lives, so special thanks to them for their courage and commitment.

I spent 18 months creating testing and refining the suicide prevention tool kit, getting the language and tone of voice right was a complex challenge. When we finally had a finished product we then ran a pilot for 6 months.  The degree of approval and positive feedback has exceeded anything we ever dared expect; all the respected names in this area have endorsed it and learning disability nurses let us run a tweetchat about it.  We presented it to an audience of learning disability clinicians at Kings College in October."

Having got sign off from Brighton and Hove community learning disability team and with 500 copies now out there in the community our vision is simple; it should be a tool available to the NHS, charities and carers nationally.  We are still working out the details of how this will happen, so to express an interest please contact chris@prevent-suicide.org.uk with the subject line: "Stay Safe toolkit interest" and we will add you to the list to be updated when we have news.  Please bear with us as it may take a while to finalise the details of how this can be made available in your local area.

Huge thanks to Jon Bryant for his sterling work, SpeakOut for providing so much expertise and Brighton & Hove City Council for the initial funding that helped us get this ground-breaking piece of work off the ground.


Tuesday 13 October 2015

5 Ways to Show Support When a Friend’s Loved One Attempts Suicide

A friend just told you that their loved one tried to attempt suicide.  How does one react to this information?

Be there.

Be there for the person who just told you this information by being fully present with them. See, for every person who is struggling with mental illness, they have loved ones who care for and about them.  Mental illness and suicide are stigmatized. Partly because people believe it is a choice or because they think it is selfish.  

Just as the person who has a mental illness struggles with guilt, shame and fear of being judged, so do the loved ones.  They too may be fearful to tell or speak openly about their loved ones mental health.  In addition to being fearful of being judged, stigma, shame, and guilt, they may feel like it isn’t their story to tell.  So if someone is sharing this information with you, please know that they value your support and friendship.  They need you to be there.  They do not need you to fix it or say the right thing.  

Just be there

Listen to them

Talk to them

Just as every person with mental illness has their story and is needing understanding and empathy from their loved ones; loved ones are asking for the same from you.  Please be empathetic.  Know that their story is different than their mothers, brothers or other family members and friends.  It impacts them differently, as their relationship is different with their loved one.

Here are some practical things to know about attempted suicide/suicide and the mental health system (this is not an exhausted list and is meant to help you understand some of the situation so that you can be supportive).  If you would like more information or warning signs please click here.


  • Not everyone is hospitalised.  Hospitalisation is not indicative of the severity of someone’s mental illness.
  • A suicide attempt does not necessarily mean someone was depressed.  For example, someone may suffer from a psychotic break up and make an attempt.  An overdose does not always mean someone was attempting to hurt themselves.  No matter what the situation, provide empathy.  Each situation is different and each deserves the same respect and understanding.
  • Navigating the mental health system can be very difficult and tiresome.



Here are some tips that can help you support your friend:


1. Ask questions.


If the person is comfortable, ask questions. Do so because you want to understand and provide empathy, not out of curiosity. This actually may be a nice change for the loved one. Because the topic of mental illness can make people feel uncomfortable, some might respond with silence, change the subject or offer a hurried statement. If you don’t understand something, ask. It’s better to fully understand than to make assumptions.

2. Don’t assume your friend can tell you what he or she needs.


Don’t assume your friend knows what they need. In times of stress, it’s common not to know. If they’re sharing with you, most likely they just need you to listen.

3. Offer practical help.


Offer/do practical things for your friend. Offer to babysit, bring groceries or bring dinner. Any of those things can be helpful. If someone is hospitalized, visiting hours are often in the evening, so things such as meals and childcare can be important.

4. Encourage self-care.


Remind your friend to engage in self-care. Offer to go to the movies, meet for coffee or go on a walk with them. Friends and family of those with mental illness need to manage their own stress as well.

5. Check in.


Check in with your friend periodically about their loved one. One reason that mental illness is so isolating is because people don’t talk about it. While it can be uncomfortable for both the person struggling and the family, it’s uncomfortable for them not to talk about it, too. They’ll appreciate knowing that you care enough to check in.





If you or someone you love is in mental health crisis (UK), please contact the
Samaritans on 116 123.

Opening times: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Website: www.samaritans.org

or see our Resources page on our website: www.prevent-suicide.org.uk

Download the free #StayAlive Suicide Prevention App: find out more here.

This blog post was adapted from The Mighty, originally appeared on the JLF Counseling Services blog, written by Jessica Fowler, LCSW.

Please note that this information is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Thursday 1 October 2015

Win a free ASIST place!

Grassroots launched an initiative on September 10th 2012 to work towards Brighton & Hove becoming a ‘Suicide Safer Community’ 


Suicide Safer Community is an international designation awarded by LivingWorks Education in Canada.




Now we are co-ordinating an application for this designation on behalf of Brighton & Hove. The application will be assessed by an international review committee.

We need your help to make this application the best it can be and to capture all the excellent suicide prevention work in the city.  


Please can you complete the survey below if:

A: Your organisation is not a member of Brighton & Hove’s Suicide Prevention Strategy Group

AND

B: Your organisation is involved in suicide prevention work of any kind





The deadline for completing the survey is Friday October 30th.  


We will give a free place on our two-day ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training to a randomly selected survey completer!


Many thanks from the Grassroots team.







Tuesday 28 April 2015

When Your Friends Do Not Understand Your Mental Health Condition

By: Stan Popovich


You are just diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, addiction, OCD, or some other mental health disorder. You go see a counselor to get help. Eventually your relatives and closest friends find out your condition. The problem is that some of them get on your case and do not understand what you are going through. Here are four ways to deal with this situation.


1. Listen To The Professionals And Not Your Friends–Your friends may mean well, but when it comes down to it, the professionals know your situation more than anyone. They know what you are going through and are trained to deal with your situation. Your friends do not have the answers to your medical condition. When you have questions about your mental health situation consult with your counselor or other mental health professional. Listen to them and follow their advice and not your friends.

2. Your Goal Is To Get Better–Your goal is to get better, period. Don’t waste your time arguing with your friends or relatives who are giving you a difficult time. This isn’t a public relations event where you need to get everyone’s approval. This is your life and you’re the one suffering. Your main focus is for you to get better. This is the number one thing.

3. Tell Your Friends To Learn About Your Condition–Tell your friends and relatives that the best way for them to help you is to learn about your condition. They could talk to a counselor, they could do family therapy, they could read some good books or join you at a support group to learn about your condition. They won’t know exactly the pain your suffering but they will have some idea of what you are going through. If some of your friends won’t do this, then stay away from them. They will only make things worse.

4. Distance Yourself From People Who Give You A Hard Time–This may seem cruel but if some of your friends or relatives are hindering your progress in getting better, then kindly tell them to follow step Three or else tell them to stay away and go bother someone else. Distance yourself from those people who won’t make an effort to help understand what you are going through. You need to surround yourself with positive and supportive people. Again, if you have problems or issues with a particular person, you can always ask your counselor for advice on how to deal with them.

Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your depression and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. By talking to a professional, a person will be helping themselves in the long run because they will become better able to deal with their problems in the future.

Remember your goal is to get better. Treat your mental health issues as a medical condition. If you have a medical condition, you go see a doctor to help treat it. Same thing applies to your mental health issues. Go see a professional and focus on getting better. Don’t try to get everyone’s approval.

BIOGRAPHY:

Stan Popovich is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods”. Stan’s managing fear book has become very popular with over 300 positive book reviews and counting. Please read the many book reviews of Stan’s popular book by going to Stan’s website at www.managingfear.com

You can also find Stan Popovich on Twitter and Facebook.

Thursday 23 April 2015

Part-Funded Training in Brighton & Hove

Grassroots is excited to announce that we are delivering a number of part-funded, self-injury and suicide prevention courses throughout 2015.



Courses include:



ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone
US: Understanding Self-Injury

Funding for the training has come from Public Health at Brighton & Hove City Council, and the training is available to front-line service staff and volunteers working in Brighton & Hove. To be eligible for a funded place you must currently be working or volunteering in Brighton & Hove.

As a guide, training places are  limited to 3 places per course, per organisation.  If you are unsure about your eligibility for a funded place, or would like further information please contact Grassroots Suicide Prevention directly at:
office@prevent-suicide.org.uk or on 01273 675764.

Please check our booking website regularly for updates and new courses, click 'Book Now'.





Venue:


Valley Social Centre,
Whitehawk Way,
Whitehawk,
Brighton,
BN2 5HE

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ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2 days)

A comprehensive, evidenced based and highly regarded course that teaches a robust and practical model of suicide intervention.

For further details, and to book a place, please use the links below:


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SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone (half day)

An accessible course, that teaches a four-part model to provide an initial response to a person with thoughts of suicide.

For further details, and to book a place, please use the links below: 


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US: Understand Self-Injury (Half day)

An awareness and educational training course with an informal style, emphasis on experimental learning and participation.

For further details, and to book a place, please use the links below:


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Tuesday 21 April 2015

Time To Talk: A service at St Martin in the Fields Church

Maxine Frances Roper: "The key is to dwell on things the right way, by speaking out where you can and increasing understanding of them through visible gestures"


This is a guest blog from Maxine Frances Roper, a writer, speaker and journalist. She runs Understanding, a blog focused on suicide bereavement and prevention, and also trains businesses in dyspraxia awareness. Read more about Maxine here.

I came to Time To Talk because of the suicides of two unconnected friends in a short time. I’d heard about similar public memorials after the first friend’s death in 2011 but never gone to any. Having spoken at his funeral among friends seemed enough; the idea of talking to strangers with little in common except something horrible didn’t really appeal. Besides, church wasn’t exactly the natural space to honour a converted Buddhist who learned his sense of humour from Kenneth Williams and Viz. 

The second time, I felt differently. The second suicide hit me very hard, from the sheer incredulity of being affected by the same thing twice less than four years on, dealing with the same questions and the same still-raw feelings all over again, with many difficult new ones on top. Unlike the last time, I didn’t go to the funeral, there wasn’t a big group of mutual friends for comfort, and I felt far less that I knew him or understood what I was to him. I learned about disenfranchised grief, and how public rituals can often be helpful to it. The beauty, vastness and stillness of a church holds a certain attraction in reflective moments, even if as a non-believer it’s a bit like borrowing the house of someone you find frustrating. I wasn’t sure what I wanted or what to expect from the service but thought it would be interesting and worthwhile - probably a similar mindset to what brought me to both my late friends in the first place… 


St Martin in the Fields
The church was filling fast as I arrived, early and alone. A subdued hum of conversation hung in the air. Everyone else seemed to have come with someone. Perhaps I should have invited a friend, but it’d seemed too much to ask. I saw a woman on her own near the back and sat next to her on the end of a pew. She was looking straight ahead while I fidgeted around trying to get comfortable and take in the stunning curved-stone surroundings. I wondered what her story was, trying to catch her eye, then gave up, realising I was trying to make my face say more than it possibly could.

Though the blend of readings and songs resembled a typical church service, there were few religious references. The order of service was split into three parts ‘Lost’ ‘The Valley’ and ‘Found’ poetic markers of the three stages of grief. The service opened with the St Martin’s Voices rendition of Purcell’s Chancony in G Minor, and closed with the hymn ‘Lord of All Hopefulness.’ Musician Ryan Keen had broken off a world tour with Ed Sheeran to perform. I welled up at his acoustic ‘Aiming For The Sun,’ unsure whether the stirring music was making me cry or just giving me proper permission. Readings and testimonies came from both bereaved families and suicide survivors, including from James Withey, who spoke movingly about his stay at the Maytree, a sanctuary for people at risk of suicide, writer Clara Humpston, and Shirley Smith, whose sons founded the suicide prevention charity If U Care Share in memory of their brother Daniel. Other readings included ‘The Healing Of Sorrow’ by Norman Vincent Peale, and ‘Snowdrops’ by Louise Gluck.



After the service a reception was held in the Crypt. As I stood at the edge of the room scanning it for approachable faces, someone from the Grassroots team introduced herself and a friend. As she told me what had brought her here was the suicides of friends, I felt the most profound empathy and relief. Not only that someone understood what friend bereavement feels like, but had felt moved enough by it to work for a suicide prevention organisation. We chatted and shared a laugh over the seemingly-inappropriateness of discussing work at this kind of event  - though I suspect both my friends would have approved.


People who go through difficult life events often say they don’t want to be defined by them, or dwell on them. It’s against my nature not to dwell on things. The key is to dwell on things the right way, by speaking out where you can and increasing understanding of them through visible gestures. In his book The Happy Depressive, Alastair Campbell observes that the only way to overcome grief is by learning from the experience, and sharing what we’ve learned. At Time To Talk, I understood that more profoundly than ever. As bereaved father David Mosse said at the opening of the service: “Talking about it is hard. Not talking is even harder.”  

Tuesday 3 March 2015

Fully Funded Suicide Alertness Training for West Sussex

 

Grassroots is excited to announce that we are delivering a number of "SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness for Everyone" courses in West Sussex


Grassroots Suicide Prevention is working in partnership with Coastal West Sussex Mind to deliver a range of suicide alertness and mental health awareness training across the county. 

Grassroots will be delivering 10 SafeTALKs over the next four months all across the seven Boroughs of West Sussex, the first course is in Worthing on March 17th 2015 and more dates will be confirmed soon. 

This training has been funded by Public Health at West Sussex County Council. To be eligible for a funded place you must currently be working or volunteering in West Sussex. If you are unsure about your eligibility for a funded place, or would like further information please contact Grassroots Suicide Prevention directly: 
office@prevent-suicide.org.uk or call 01273 675764.

*Unfortunately staff from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are not eligible for this training opportunity.

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Bognor Regis - SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone (half-day)
An accessible course, that teaches a four-part model to provide an initial response to a person with thoughts of suicide.

Date: Monday, 18th May 2015 from 13:30 to 17:00

Venue: Bersted Park Community Centre
            Lakeland Avenue
            Bognor Regis
            PO21 5FF
            
To book your free place click here > bit.ly/BognorWSX 



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Shoreham - SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone (half-day)
An accessible course, that teaches a four-part model to provide an initial response to a person with thoughts of suicide.

Date: Tuesday, 2 June 2015 from 13:30 to 17:00

Venue: Sussex Yacht Club,
            85/89 Brighton Road,
            Shoreham-by-Sea,
            BN43 6RE

To book your free place click here > bit.ly/ShorWSX

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Chichester - SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone (half-day)
An accessible course, that teaches a four-part model to provide an initial response to a person with thoughts of suicide.

Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2015 from 13:30 to 17:00

Venue: Selsey Centre,
            Manor Road,
            Selsey,
            Chichester,
            PO20 0SE

To book your free place click here > bit.ly/ChichWSX 

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Horsham - SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone (half-day)
An accessible course, that teaches a four-part model to provide an initial response to a person with thoughts of suicide.

Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2015 from 13:30 to 17:00

Venue: Holbrook Tythe Barn,
            Pondtail Road,
            Horsham,
            RH12 5JF

To book your free place click here: bit.ly/HorshWSX

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Crawley - SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone (half-day)
An accessible course, that teaches a four-part model to provide an initial response to a person with thoughts of suicide.

Date: Monday, 22 June 2015 from 13:30 to 17:00

Venue: Broadfield Youth and Community Centre,
            Broadfield Place,
            Crawley,
            RH11 9BA

To book your free place click here > bit.ly/CrawWSX


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Mid Sussex - SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone (half-day)
An accessible course, that teaches a four-part model to provide an initial response to a person with thoughts of suicide.

Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2015 from 13:30 to 17:00

Venue: King Edwards Hall,
            24 High Street,            
            Lindfield,
            RH16 2HH

To book your free place click here > bit.ly/MidsuWSX 

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Worthing - SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone (half-day)
An accessible course, that teaches a four-part model to provide an initial response to a person with thoughts of suicide.

Date: Thursday, 2 July 2015 from 14:00 to 17:30

Venue: Heene Community Centre,
            122 Heene Road, 
             Worthing,
             BN11 4PL


To book your free place click here: bit.ly/WorWSX


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Horsham - SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone (half-day)
An accessible course, that teaches a four-part model to provide an initial response to a person with thoughts of suicide.

Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2015 from 13:00 to 16:30

Venue: Horsham Y Centre,
            Albion Way, 
            Horsham,
            RH12 1AH


To book your free place click here: bit.ly/HorsWSX
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Haywards Heath - SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone (half-day)
An accessible course, that teaches a four-part model to provide an initial response to a person with thoughts of suicide.

Date: Monday, 30 July 2015 from 13:30 to 17:00

Venue: Haywards Heath Town Hall
            40 Boltro Road,
            RH16 1BA 


To book your free place click here: bit.ly/HaywWSX 


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Course Content
SafeTALK - Suicide Alertness For Everyone - is a half-day course that can help you make a difference. Learn to identify people with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. This training prepares you to be a suicide alert helper by following the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe). These steps offer initial help in order to connect people having thoughts of suicide with more specialised support.
For more information about the course click here.

Timings and Breaks
Check individual course details for start and finish times.  It is important you arrive promptly– we promise to finish on time!  A kitchen with tea and coffee facilities will be available during break times. 

Cancellations
If you have been allocated an West Sussex County Council funded place it is our policy to charge a fee (currently £25 for SafeTALK) for non-attendance with less than one week’s notice. Candidate substitutions can be made at any time. This is because there are certain costs that we incur in organising the course and these are non-refundable at short notice. We have introduced this policy because if we are unable to demonstrate good attendance to our funders it will be more difficult to secure future funding for these courses.

Whole Courses and Bespoke Training
Whole Courses are a cost-effective way of training a whole team of staff or volunteers. Bespoke Training Courses can be developed and delivered by arrangement. We can design training to suit different settings; e.g. acute, residential, educational, corporate and community; different client groups and organisation with specific needs. Please contact us to discuss your exact training needs.

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Wednesday 25 February 2015

Stay Alive Urban Art Project

To promote Stay Alive app, the first app of its kind in the UK, Grassroots are launching a urban art project across the city. The Stay Alive urban art project has already begun with an impressive piece on Bond Street. The work was painted by Graf Inc. local artists on the side wall of ShakeAway.

The project includes painting of electrical boxes across the city with a series of exciting and creative designs to be used to decorate a number of boxes. Urban art on electrical boxes has become a hugely popular feature of the streets of Brighton and Hove and this project will mean even more street art in the city.

As a part of the Stay Alive urban art project, the artists are working with Grassroots to hold two FREE workshops and an ART COMPETITION for members of the community to be involved in. The workshops, for people aged 16-25, are given the opportunity to learn basic street art skills such as stenciling and spraying, alongside a safe space to talk about issues around mental health and suicide. These workshops are being held in late March (Friday 27th and Saturday 28th).

The competition is open to anyone who is interested and requires entrants to submit a design for a background which should be an expression around the theme of suicide and suitable for use on an electric box in the city. Standardized Grassroots logo and Stay Alive app will be stenciled on top of the winning design.The winning entrant will see their work brought to life and used on a box on the streets of Brighton & Hove.

Deadlines for both places on the courses and entries to the design competition are Friday March 20th 2015.

We think this is an incredibly exciting project which will see the city benefit enormously. As well as promoting an excellent suicide prevention resource, Stay Alive, allowing it to be accessed and used by more people who need it, the art will also raise awareness of suicide as a community health problem and improve the look of the streets of our city.


We are looking forward to seeing the important work of this project come to life over the coming weeks. 








Workshop details: Friday 27th March 6- 9pm, or 
Saturday 28th 1-4pm at Brighton Youth Centre (BYC)
Deadline for workshop applications FRIDAY 20th MARCH 2015.

To book your place on either workshop and to submit design entries contact office@prevent-suicide.org.uk

#StayAlive - Download now onto any Andriod or iOS mobile device.




Wednesday 4 February 2015

Funded Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training for East Sussex

Grassroots is excited to announce that we are delivering a number of free, fully funded mental health and suicide prevention courses starting in April 2015. 

Courses include:



  • ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  • SafeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone
  • MHFA: Mental Health First Aid
  • One in Four: Mental Health Awareness

Funding for the training has come from Public Health at East Sussex County Council, and the training is available to front-line service staff and volunteers working in East Sussex. To be eligible for a funded place you must currently be working or volunteering in East Sussex.

As a guide, training places are initially limited to 3 places per course, per organisation. However, for larger organisations further places may be available. If you are unsure about your eligibility for a funded place, or would like further information please contact Grassroots Suicide Prevention directly at office@prevent-suicide.org.uk or on 01273 675764.

Please regularly checking our booking website for new courses, please click 'Book Now'.







ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2 days)
A comprehensive, evidenced based and highly regarded course that teaches a robust and practical model of suicide intervention.

For further details, and to book a place, please use the links below:

Eastbourne, Kings Centre: Thursday 16th- Friday 17th April 2015


Uckfield, Uckfield Civic Centre: Monday 6th- Tues 7th July 2015

Hastings, Horntyre Park Sports Complex: Thursday 22nd- Friday 23rd October 2015



- Eastbourne, Kings Centre: Wednesday & Thursday 9th -10th December 2015


- Hastings, Horntye Park: Monday & Tuesday 22nd - 23rd February 2016
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safeTALK: Suicide Alertness For Everyone (half-day)
An accessible course, that teaches a four-part model to provide an initial response to a person with thoughts of suicide.

For further details, and to book a place, please use the links below: 

- Eastbourne, 3VA Annexe: Wednesday 6th May

- Hastings, Horntyre Park Sports Complex: Thursday 24th September 2015


- Uckfield, Uckfield Civic Centre: Tuesday 17th November  2015



- Eastbourne, 3VA Annexe: Tuesday 1st December 2015


- Hastings, Hastings Voluntary Action: Tuesday 26th January 2016

- Lewes, Lewes Your Way: Wednesday 9th March 2016 



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MHFA: Mental Health First Aid (2 days)
Teaches you how to identify, understand and help a person who may be developing a mental health problem. 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. 
For further details, and to book a place, please use the links below:

- Eastbourne, 3VA Annexe: Friday 15th May & Friday 22nd May 2015


- Hastings, Horntye Park Sports Complex: Thursday 8th & Thursday 15th October 2015

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One in Four: Mental Health Awareness (half-day)

A highly-regarded myth-busting educational awareness workshop for anyone who needs to learn more about experiences of mental health.

For further details, and to book a place, please use the links below:


- Eastbourne, 3VA Annexe: Wednesday 3rd June 2015



- Uckfield, Uckfeild Civic Centre: Thursday 3rd December 2015


- Eastbourne, Community Wise Centre: Thursday 28th January 2016 

- Lewes, Lewes Your Way: Tuesday 8th March 2016



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Places are limited. For more information about One in Four please contact Grassroots
Suicide Prevention directly at office@prevent-suicide.org.uk or on 01273 675764.