Upcoming dates for STOP Suicide workshops

Our expert training team at CPSL Mind have created dedicated  STOP Suicide prevention training courses to support people in the Fenland area.

Suicidal thoughts are more common than you might think – one in five people in the UK will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime.

We know that statistically the suicide rate in the Fenland area is higher than anywhere else in Cambridgeshire. Between 2021/2023, there were 13.3 suicides per 100,000 in the Fenland area (ref: ONS) This is compared to an average of 10.4 suicides per 100,000 in the Cambridgeshire area overall (ref: ONS) Each statistic is a person in our communities – a brother, a sister, a son, a mother, a friend, an employee.

Due to funding, these online open courses are free to attend for individuals who work or volunteer for VCSE organisations with high risk groups, carers/ family/ supporters of individuals who are at increased risk of suicide and members of the public who wish to learn suicide prevention skills who live in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough.

This 3-hour workshop will equip you with the knowledge to spot warning signs, ask directly about suicide, support someone to stay safe and look after your own wellbeing.

The workshops are taking place on:

Tuesday 12^th August (10:00am-1:00pm)

Wednesday 26^th November (1:00pm-4:00pm)

Wednesday 25^th February 2026 (1:00-4:00pm)

Book your place today

Safety warning – Please consider your own emotional wellbeing before signing up for this course. If you have been bereaved by suicide, or affected by attempted suicide or suicidal thoughts, you may find the content difficult.

Anne Streather, Trainer at CPSL Mind said, “We are delighted to welcome everyone to our workshops on suicide understanding.  In these sessions, we empower local people to recognise when someone may be vulnerable and at risk; to have compassionate conversations and ask directly about suicide if they are concerned and to help someone access the support, they need to keep safe.

There is no expectation to share any personal stories, although we are aware that talking about suicide may lead to difficult memories and feelings.  Our priority is that our workshops are safe spaces for all who attend, with ways to get in touch afterwards if that would be helpful.  A key part is understanding how we can look after our own mental health and wellbeing.”

We believe everyone should have access to positive mental health in the workplace. Our training courses are designed to be empowering and informative, giving workplaces in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, and South Lincolnshire a chance to explore how they can encourage empathetic conversations about mental health and develop supportive processes for staff wellbeing.

CPSL Mind create mentally healthy and inclusive workplaces and local communities by empowering people to take a proactive approach to wellbeing. We develop and deliver evidence-based training and support to increase knowledge and confidence. Contact the CPSL Mind training team at: training@cpslmind.org.uk to find out more information about our training offerings.

You can also visit the CPSL Mind training page to view our training course options here: Mental Health Training for Workplaces | CPSL Mind

You can download a range of STOP Suicide campaign resources for yourself and your community. These include self-help leaflets for those who are experiencing suicidal thoughts as well as those who are concerned that someone they know might be at risk. Visit the STOP Suicide website to download the resources: https://stopsuicidepledge.org/resources-and-information/