Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, and Self-Harm Training Courses ~ Grassroots

In the UK, 1 in 5 think about suicide in their lifetime

Our training teaches the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support those at risk of suicide.

We work with organisations across the UK to deliver our life-saving training in suicide prevention, mental health and self-harm.

Whether you’re a professional or community member, our training can help you provide practical support for your workplace, organisation, or community.

Our experienced trainers deliver a range of courses suitable for all abilities.

Individual learners can book onto our public courses delivered online and in Brighton & Hove For more information and to book a place, view our upcoming training dates.

Training for your organisation

We will be pleased to work with you to deliver our training in-house for your organisation either online or at a venue of your choice. This is an effective and economical way to quickly upskill your team.

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Training enquiries

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Face-to-face

2 days

A comprehensive, evidence-based and highly regarded two day course that teaches a robust and practical model of suicide intervention.

Find out more about ASIST

Suicide Alertness For Everyone

Face-to-face

3.5 hours

An accessible, half day course, teaching a four-part framework to provide an initial response to someone who may be at risk of suicide.

Find out more about safeTALK

SFA: Suicide First Aid

Face-to-face Available online

6 hours

A one day course teaching the skills needed to identify someone who may be thinking about suicide, and intervene to help create a safe plan, as a first aid approach.

Find out more about SFA

Essential suicide prevention for everyday heroes

Webinar

3 hours

A 3 hour awareness-raising workshop, designed to break down stigma, build confidence and get people talking openly about suicide.

Find out more about Real Talk

Real Talk Interactive Film

Online

15 – 30 minutes

Our free interactive film explores how Jason helps his flatmate Chris, who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. Influence the conversation and safely understand the effect your choices might have.

Watch the Real Talk Interactive Film

Mental Health First Aid

Face-to-face Available online

4 hours to 2 days

Offered as a half day and a two day course, in both Adult and Youth variants, these courses are designed for anyone who needs to learn more about mental health.

Find out more about MHFA

Understanding Self-Harm

Face-to-face

3.5 hours

A half day workshop that explores the dynamics of self-injury and increases confidence in working with someone who self-harms.

Find out more about Understanding Self-Harm

ASIST Training for Trainers

Face-to-face

2 – 5 days

This five day residential course prepares you to present the LivingWorks ASIST workshop and become a Registered ASIST Trainer. We also run safeTALK T4T courses.

Find out more about ASIST or safeTALK T4T

Some feedback from our participants…

“Cutting edge, front-line, hands on, LIFE SAVING resource, made highly accessible and instantly applicable. The kind of training that keeps people alive.”

ASIST participant

“The training provided by Grassroots is of a very high standard: well prepared and well delivered by experienced, capable trainers.”

Helen Jones, MindOut Service Manager

“I have come across students with genuine mental health issues and been at a loss as to where to start or how I could be of any assistance. [My trainer] has completely changed this with the half day session”

MHFA Half Day participant

“Genuinely excellent – packed with information for such a short course, highly evidence based and sophisticated, even while being accessible. Thanks!”

Understanding Self-Harm participant

“I feel so much less worried and actually have ideas on what to do/say, and my understanding behind it has really improved, thank you”

Understanding Self-Harm participant

“It provides a great introduction into understanding and normalising conversation around suicide.”

Real Talk participant

“A brilliant course that I would highly recommend to others. It has provided me with a greater understanding of mental health conditions and mental wellbeing.”

MHFA Two Day participant

“Very well structured. I enrolled in this training by recommendation from a colleague who had done it and I will be recommending this as well.”

safeTALK participant