Every Life Matters

Every Life Matters: A programme focused on raising awareness and understanding around mental health and suicide prevention.  All programmes and awareness raising sessions can be used by school staff, health and mental health professionals as well as any service supporting children, young people and families. 

Every Life Matters Cumbria is a local charity dedicated to suicide prevention and promoting mental health awareness across Cumbria.  They offer training and support designed to help individuals and communities understand mental health challenges, recognise signs of emotional distress, and respond effectively to those at risk of suicide. 

The following training is FREE:

• Suicide awareness bitesize training session
• Suicide alertness interactive training
• Safety planning to support someone with thoughts on suicide
• Self-Harm alertness
• Parent & Carer session: supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing

The following training is at a cost:

• ASK workshop: assessing suicide in kids.
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
• Mental health first aid (face to face or on-line) and Youth MHFA
• Mental health awareness training

Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training Courses - Every Life Matters (every-life-matters.org.uk)