Free Suicide Awareness Training in West Essex

Posted on: July 6, 2026

Mind in West Essex have added several new dates for their online Suicide Awareness workshops. The sessions are free for anyone who lives in Harlow, Uttlesford or Epping Forest (or £30 for people outside of West Essex).

This 2.5-hour workshop aims to give you the knowledge and confidence to have supportive conversations with people who are feeling suicidal, so they can access the help they need.

It covers everything from the law, language, statistics and stigma around suicide to risk factors, possible warning signs, having supportive conversations and available support and resources.

Dates:
📆 Tuesday 11th August: 9.30am-12pm
📆 Thursday 3rd September: 12.30pm – 3pm
📆 Wednesday 14th October: 1pm – 3.30pm
📆 Monday 9th November: 10am – 12.30pm
📆 JUST ADDED: Thursday, 10th December: 12.30pm – 3pm

These sessions usually book out quickly so secure your ticket today!

👉 More info and tickets: MentalHealthTraining.org.uk/suicide-awareness-workshop/

Author: Niamh Gibson
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