Mental health and suicide first aid
27th November 2024
Lancashire Mind has released new open-access course dates for mental health first aid and suicide first aid (Orange Button approved courses).
Orange Button scheme
The Orange Button scheme has been running in Lancashire and South Cumbria for about five years and it is a way of identifying people that have undertaken suicide prevention training, who now have the confidence to talk to others about suicide. It is a way of showing others in their community who are having thoughts of suicide, or are worried about somebody else, that they are:
- Comfortable to say or hear the word suicide
- Can listen without judgement
- Can inform people where to find help and support
The scheme began on World Suicide Prevention Day 2020, because Lancashire wanted to begin creating a community of Orange Button wearers. A community who want to challenge the stigma around the word suicide. A community that can listen non-judgmentally and be a first step to helping move people towards the information and support they need. It is not a substitute for counselling, mental health support or a crisis service. It is a community scheme made up of members of the public. It is about listening, information giving and signposting.
Mental health first aid and suicide first aid
The training offered by Lancashire Mind is mental health first aid and suicide first aid. It is fully funded and available to anyone living or residing in Lancashire or South Cumbria, face-to-face or online. In-house courses can be arranged for teams, or individuals can attend the open-access courses.
Take a look at the upcoming dates
Please feel free to contact Alice Newton-Leeming on 07856 913301 to discuss this further, or by email: alicenewtonleeming@lancashiremind.org.uk.
Posted by: Gary O'Neill
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