Name: Suicide Prevention - what everyone needs to know
Start: 2026-09-14T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-14T12:00:00+01:00
Location: Edgbaston Community Centre

Suicide Prevention - what everyone needs to know

This session will build awareness of suicide and provide the facts everyone should understand to prevent suicide.
About this Event

CPD certificates will be issued to all those who attend.

The key objectives of this workshop are:

To understand the prevalence and impact of suicide
To explore the language, and the challenges, when talking openly about suicide
To recognise the ‘signs’ that may indicate someone is having thoughts of suicide
To consider how we can all contribute to a suicide safer community.

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide (often called “Papyrus UK”) is a national UK charity focused on preventing suicide in young people.

Refreshments provided.

Eligibility Notice: Our events and training are intended for citizens, community groups, and organisations based in or working with citizens in the Edgbaston constituency (Bartley Green, Harborne, Edgbaston, North Edgbaston and Quinton wards). Attendees from elsewhere in Birmingham may be considered on an individual basis, subject to the availability of spaces. Bookings from those outside Birmingham will not be considered unless the individual or organisation is directly delivering activities or services in Edgbaston or can clearly demonstrate benefits to Edgbaston residents. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].