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suicide first aid training

our suicide first aid course is a powerful addition to existing mental health first aid training—or the perfect starting point for anyone new to the topic. whether you’re part of a workplace team or an individual wanting to make a difference, this interactive and thought-provoking course equips you with practical skills to create a safer, more compassionate community and support those struggling with their mental health.

this is a one-day course packed with important information, broken down into manageable chunks with plenty of space for breaks and regular check-ins. on this course you will learn:

statistics, definitions and the correct language to use around suicide
recognising the signs of somebody suffering with their mental health or thinking of suicide
how to have difficult conversations around mental health and suicide
exactly what to do if you believe somebody is in crisis

book your space now

upcoming course dates

the next 3 available courses to book onto in 2025 are:

28/01/25

this course will run from approximately 9:30am-4:30pm, in cardiff city centre.

18/02/25

this course will run from approximately 9:30am-4:30pm, in cardiff city centre.

25/03/25

this course will run from approximately 9:30am-4:30pm, in cardiff city centre.

about your tutor

we have an amazing in-house trainer called elin, who’s passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the world of mental health.

“elin was fantastic. her use of language, her tone of voice, she included everyone in the conversation, she was engaging and her knowledge was brilliant.”

you can find out more about elin below.

meet elin

our courses

we offer courses to suit everybody's needs. whether you're an individual or a small group of people wanting to book onto a suicide first aid course, or a business wanting to train a large group.

individual or small group spaces

follow the link below to book your individual or small group spaces on selected dates

want something bespoke?

are you looking to have suicide first aid delivered to your entire team, or at your place of work? get in touch with elin for more details.

faq's

please find answers to some questions below.

how many people can go on the course?: the course capacity is 16 people
how much does it cost?: an individual place on this course costs £140. if you are a business looking for a corporate booking, please get in touch with elin for more information. book now
who leads on the course?: elin,who is a part of the bigmoose team, will lead these courses. she is a certified suicide first aid trainer and has been accredited by the national centre for suicide prevention and training, and is very passionate about her role.
why should i do this course instead of any others available elsewhere?: this course has been described as the “gold standard in suicide prevention training”. we have partnered with the national centre for suicide prevention education and training (ncspet) to deliver this training, who are the uk’s leading international provider in suicide prevention education. the course has been accredited by the royal society of public health, so you will be learning from a trusted source.
what are the timings of this course?: this is a one-day course which will run from approximately 9:30am – 4:30pm. if attending an open course at the bigmoose office, lunch will be provided by the bigmoose coffee shop catering team.
who can take part in the training?: no previous experience is necessary for this training. it is a natural upskill if you have already completed mental health first aid training, but is also an ideal first step into mental health training as it dives straight into the most crucial issues.