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Offering FREE online #SuicideAwareness training and resources to empower, educate and equip. Hosted by @Mersey_Care & charitably funded via @MerseyCares

United Kingdom
Joined October 2017
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Our new LGBTQ+ Suicide Awareness Training is now live! Created with @lpoolcouncil and shaped by lived experience, community voices and clinical expertise, the training aims to help people feel more confident supporting LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling. Thank you to everyone who joined our launch webinar this morning and to those who shared their experiences to help bring this training to life. Access the free training here 👇 zerosuicidealliance.com/lgbt… #LGBTQ #Pride #ZSATraining #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #InclusivePractice
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Today, we pause to reflect and remember all those who have served and sacrificed. On Remembrance Sunday, we honour the courage, dedication and contribution of all who have served, past and present. #RemembranceSunday #WeWillRememberThem
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If you're finding things difficult, remember you don't have to face it alone. Whether you're struggling with your mental health, feeling overwhelmed, or worried about someone else, support is available. NHS 111 and select the mental health option Samaritans: 116 123 (24 hours a day) Find helplines and support outside the UK at findahelpline.com/ #MentalHealthSupport #MentalWellbeingSupport
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#FeedbackFriday The people experiencing social isolation and/or loneliness could be closer to us than we realise. "The scenarios you chose are realistic, these people could be our neighbours down the street. So, it was easy to relate to their challenges and solutions." Thank you to this participant for sharing their feedback on our Social Isolation and Loneliness training. By using relatable, everyday scenarios, the training aims to help people recognise the signs of social isolation and consider practical ways to support others in their communities. Take the training today 👇 zerosuicidealliance.com/soci… #FeedbackFriday #CommunityConnection #LonelinessAwareness
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Did you know you can now host ZSA’s Suicide Awareness Training directly on your own e learning platform? Discover the benefits of our corporate e-learning package and learn how you can purchase a license for your workplace… zerosuicidealliance.com/e-le… #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #Elearning #LearningAndDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #DigitalLearning #WorkplaceTraining
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Breaking the stigma around suicide starts with a conversation. By learning to talk openly and compassionately, we can create a world where no one feels alone in their struggle. Take the first step. Take our FREE online #SuicideAwareness training zerosuicidealliance.com/trai… #EndTheStigma #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ZSATraining
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Getting lost in a good book can be a simple act of self-care. Reading can help us relax, reduce stress, improve focus and provide comfort when we need it most. Whether it's a novel, poetry or something inspiring, take some time to enjoy a good book today 🧡 What's the best thing you've read recently? #SelfCareSunday #SelfCare #Sunday
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If you’ve taken any of our FREE courses or joined a webinar, we’d love to see your certificates 🧡 By sharing it, you help raise awareness and encourage others to build their confidence in suicide prevention. Tag us so we can share your post with the community. #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ZSATraining #LetsTalk #MentalHealthAwareness #OnlineTraining #CommunityLearning
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Feedback like this from our healthcare colleagues means so much 🧡 Our Healthcare Staff and Suicide Awareness Training is designed to be clear, practical and confidence‑building. Informed by evidence, research and lived experience is aims to helping healthcare staff see, say and signpost when someone may be at risk. zerosuicidealliance.com/heal… #FeedbackFriday #Friday #HealthcareStaff #HealthcareTraining #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #Healthcare #LivedExperience
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We're often asked about this when we're talking to people. It’s easy to feel helpless when someone is struggling, but suicidal thoughts aren’t a final decision. With understanding and the right support, many people find relief, stability and hope again. #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #BreakTheStigma #MythBusting #MentalHealthAwareness #PublicHealth #EndTheStigma
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Sometimes all it takes to save a life is a conversation...but knowing how to start a conversation about suicide can be difficult. Our training could help! Our #SuicideAwareness Training is free, online and you get a certificate on completion 🧡 It aims to help you better understand suicide and how to have a potentially life-saving conversation 👇 zerosuicidealliance.com/trai… #SuicidePrevention #ZeroSuicide #ZSATraining #FreeTraining
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We can all play a role in suicide prevention. By talking about suicide in a safer, more open way, noticing when someone might be struggling, and feeling able to start a compassionate conversation, we can help people feel less alone and more able to seek support. Together, we can make a difference. #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #Hope #ZSATraining #ZeroSuicide
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Sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest difference. A smile. A message. A cup of tea. As one person told us in our research survey wrote: “A friendly smile, a listening ear...these small gestures can make a significant impact.” Our #SocialIsolation and #Loneliness Training explores simple, human ways to reduce loneliness for ourselves and others. zerosuicidealliance.com/soci… #SocialIsolation #Loneliness #ZSATraining #OnlineTraining
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As the clocks change this weekend, why not use the extra hour to reconnect with someone? 💚 Send a message 💚 Pick up the phone 💚 Arrange a catch-up Reaching out to someone you miss could brighten both your day and theirs. Small moments of connection can make a big difference. #SelfCareSunday #SelfCare #Sunday
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Taxi and private hire drivers play a unique role in our communities, often connecting with people during their most vulnerable moments. Take our FREE online Suicide Awareness Training for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers for tips to help you spot warning signs and start a conversation with a customer you're worried about... zerosuicidealliance.com/suic… #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #ZSATraining #Training #OnlineTraining
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Our free online training courses are designed to build confidence and include scenarios shaped by lived experience, demonstrating how conversations can make a difference. You never know when you might need these skills. Be prepared. Take the training 👇 zerosuicidealliance.com/trai… #FeedbackFriday #Friday #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ZSATraining
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It’s not always easy to share how you’re feeling - especially when you feel expected to be okay. But creating space for open, honest and non judgemental conversations can be life saving. It can give someone permission to say, “I’m not okay, and I need support.” Our FREE online Healthcare Staff and Suicide Awareness Training recognises the increased suicide risk faced by healthcare workers and offers practical tips to help you start potentially life saving conversations. You never know when you might need it. Be prepared. Take the training 👇zerosuicidealliance.com/heal…
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"I felt I had no-one to turn to, despite knowing many people. That people around me didn't have the time, or that I wasn't important enough." Feeling lonely isn't always about being physically alone. Sometimes it's the belief that you're a burden, that support isn't meant for you, or that your struggles don't matter. Our free online Social Isolation and Loneliness Training explores how loneliness can affect people differently and how small acts of empathy, connection and understanding can make a real difference. No-one should feel they're not important enough. 🔗 zerosuicidealliance.com/soci… #SocialIsolation #Loneliness #MentalHealthAwareness #ZSATraining
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Looking for an easier way to deliver suicide awareness learning across your organisation? You can now host a selection of ZSA courses directly on your own learning management system, including our suicide awareness courses and Social Isolation and Loneliness training. Ideal for colleagues, customer-facing teams and wider workforces, hosting courses on your LMS makes it easier to embed learning across your organisation and monitor uptake through your existing systems. Flexible one-year and three-year licence options are available, with discounts for multiple courses. Find out more and request a quote 👇 🔗zerosuicidealliance.com/e-le… #SuicideAwareness #WorkplaceWellbeing #LearningAndDevelopment #Elearning
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#SelfCareSunday As the days get cooler and the leaves begin to change, autumn can bring opportunities to slow down and notice the small things around us. What's your favourite thing about autumn? 🍂Seeing the changing colours 🍵A warm drink on a chilly day 🚶‍➡️Crisp walks outdoors 🍿Cosy evenings with a book or film 🎃Pumpkin picking?
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If you're finding things hard, you don't have to carry it alone 💛 We know that asking for help isn't always easy, and taking that first step can often feel like the hardest part. Whether it's talking to someone you trust, reaching out to a helpline or accessing support services, help is available. Find support that works for you 👇 zerosuicidealliance.com/supp…
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