PIPS Programmes will be delivering a "Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Community" programme in the Sheskburn Recreation Centre, Ballycastle on Saturday, June 23rd (10am to 4pm).
This is a one day training course in suicide awareness and prevention skills for a maximum of 30 participants. This course is aimed at ordinary members of the community. Participants will learn:
- how to identify signs that someone is at risk and may be considering suicide.
- how to engage safely and effectively with someone who you believe may be at risk of suicide.
- knowledge of the wide range of support that exists for people at risk of suicide.
- the importance of supporting someone in making a link to a source of help.
- the importance of maintaining their own positive mental health
I would like to offer places on the course to representatives from clubs in North Antrim, as our clubs are such a focal point for people inour communities. The training is for anyone who would like to know more about recognising suicide risk in someone, and what to do. This programme will be FREE OF CHARGE and lunch will be provided on the day. The funds to deliver this programme were raised during my recent Sahara Desert Marathon run and is also being supported by Moyle council. You can find out more about PIPS at http://www.pipsprogrammes.com/
If you would like to attend, please call me on 07740677288 or email me on noel.brick@nrc.ac.uk to book a place.