Free Suicide First Aid Training – Open to VCFSE Staff & Volunteers

Lancashire Mind are offering free Suicide First Aid training courses to support suicide prevention work across East Lancashire.​

Two initial sessions have been arranged for Thursday 25th September and Tuesday 30th September, open to:

• CVS staff and volunteers
• Staff and volunteers from VCFSE organisations across East Lancashire

📍 Location: Rachel Kay Room
🕤 Time: 9.30 am – 1.00 pm (approx. 3.5 hours)
👥 Capacity: Up to 20 attendees per session

This training provides vital skills for anyone working in communities where suicide prevention and mental wellbeing are key priorities. It is particularly suitable for frontline staff, volunteers, and anyone in a supportive role within the sector.
➡️ Booking: Please confirm which session you wish to attend by using the links below.

• [Thursday 25th September – Book Here]
• [Tuesday 30th September – Book Here]

Further sessions may be arranged to reach more community groups, so please share this opportunity widely within your networks.
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⚠️ Please Note: The training can be emotive. Participants are encouraged to identify someone they can talk to afterwards should they feel the need.