Suicide Prevention: Simple Skills for Communities

This free workshop will provide valuable skills for those working in the community.

• Discover facts and information on suicide prevention
• Learn simple skills for recognising and responding to distress or suicide risk
• Gain tips for managing stress and self-care
• Understand how to look after your mental health

This workshop is essential for those working with youth, church and youth group leaders, sports coaches, health and allied health practitioners, teachers and school counsellors and first responders.

Dr Annette Beautrais is New Zealand's most experienced suicidologist. She has been studying suicide research and prevention and educating others on suicide prevention for the past 27 years. Annette is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Canterbury and Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha. She has worked with the World Health Organisation and served on the board of the International Association for Suicide Prevention.

Thursday 12 October 7.00pm – 9.30pm

Venue: Grace Vineyard Church, Beach Campus, 111 Seaview Road, New Brighton

(Age limit for attendance is 18+ years)