BATHURST | Conversations about Suicide Mental Health First Aid
June 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Equips adults with the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to a friend, family member, co-worker or other person, experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
INTERVENE EARLY
Recognise the signs that indicate someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
OFFER SUPPORT
Learn the skills to have an open, supportive conversation about suicide.
RESPOND IN A CRISIS
Respond to a person experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
REDUCE STIGMA
Reduce stigma and increase support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
The Conversations about Suicide course teaches participants how to provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn how to recognise and respond to suicidal thoughts and behaviours, provide support and encourage pathways to professional help.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
Date
Monday 17 June 2024
Time 9:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: Courtyard room , Bathurst RSL Club, 114 Rankin St, Bathurst NSW 2795
Cost: FULL_FUNDED thanks to
