National Centre for Suicide Prevention Education and Training
Suicide First Aid® Consultancy
Seeking Support to Implement Suicide Prevention Policies in Your Organisation?
As an organisation committed to the well-being of your employees, you understand the importance of having robust suicide prevention policies in place. But where do you start?
Ensuring that your policies are comprehensive, effective, and tailored to your specific needs can be challenging. That’s where we come in.
The Suicide First Aid® Approach
At NCSPET, we know that preventing suicide can require more than just training— it demands a strategic, organisation-wide commitment to creating and maintaining effective policies and procedures. Our consultancy service is designed to help you build and implement a Suicide First Aid® approach that fits seamlessly within your organisation, ensuring that every aspect of your suicide prevention strategy is covered.
Why Consult with Us?
- Expertise: We bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in suicide prevention, mental health, and policy development. Our team is composed of experts who stay at the forefront of research and best practices, allowing us to provide you with the most effective and up-to-date solutions.
- Tailored Solutions: No two organisations are alike. We customise our consultancy services to meet the unique needs of your organisation, working closely with you to develop policies that are both effective and feasible in your specific context.
- Quality Assurance: The Suicide First Aid® approach is evidence-based and designed to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. We provide you with the tools and procedures necessary to support those vulnerable to suicide.
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Compliance: Navigating the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding suicide prevention can be complex. Our team ensures that your policies are not only effective but also fully compliant with relevant laws and guidelines.
The 5-Step Suicide Prevention Consultation Process:
Assessment:
1. Assessment: We start by thoroughly assessing your current policies and procedures, or, if you’re starting from scratch, we evaluate your organisation’s specific needs and goals.
Strategy Development:
2. Strategy Development: Based on our assessment, we collaborate with you to develop a customised strategy for your suicide prevention policies and procedures, ensuring they align with your organisational objectives.
Implementation:
3. Implementation: Our experts guide you through the implementation process, integrating the Suicide First Aid® approach into your organisation’s framework smoothly and effectively.
Training:
4. Training: While our consultancy focuses on creating and implementing policies, we also offer Suicide First Aid® programmes to educate your staff. These ensure that your team understands and can effectively follow the new policies and procedures.
Review & Continuous Improvement:
5. Review & Continuous Improvement: Our commitment doesn’t end with implementation. We work with you to continuously review and improve your suicide prevention policies, adapting them as needed to stay aligned with emerging best practices and changing circumstances.
Some organisations that have benefited from SFA consultancy:
Consultancy vs. Education programmes: What’s the Difference?
In a nutshell, the programmes are about education while consultancy is about policy implementation within your organisation
- Consultancy: Our consultancy service is focused on working with your organisation to design, implement, and continuously improve suicide prevention policies. It’s a strategic partnership aimed at creating a sustainable, organisation-wide approach to suicide prevention.
- Education Programmes: While the consultancy service lays the foundation with policy development, our Suicide First Aid® are designed to educate and empower your staff. These provide the practical skills needed to recognise and respond to suicide behaviour, complementing the policies we help you implement.