Who created PIPS Community Lifeguards training?

The development and delivery of the training is a partnership between PIPS (a North Belfast suicide prevention imitative) and Stakeholder Development (a training consultancy).  These two organisations have a long history of working together and won a joint National Training Award in 2006 for their work in Northern Ireland.  By combining the expertise of PIPS in suicide prevention and Stakeholder Development in training within the community, both the content and delivery of the programme is guaranteed.

Is there evidence that it works?

The performance of the programme is monitored using before and after questionnaires.  Results from these questionnaires show an average improvement of over 70% in participants understanding and confidence in their ability to prevent suicide.  

How is PIPS Community Lifeguards Training different from ASIST?

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills) is a two day training workshop for individuals who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide in a crisis situation.  PIPS Community Lifeguards is for members of communities who need to know when to get help for those at risk.

PIPS Community Lifeguards Training is different from ASIST in that:

   1.   It was created in Northern Ireland and has a local focus

   2.   It is one day long with the option of delivery over two half days / evenings

   3.   It can be adapted and tailored to meet participants’ needs

For more information on ASIST go to www.livingworks.net

Is it accredited?

The programme is not currently accredited, however Stakeholder Development are a Matrix accredited training provider.  

We are currently working with OCN NI to develop an accredited Unit titles “Introduction to Suicide Prevention” which we hope will be available in 2009.

Do I need any prior knowledge or experience?

No - PIPS Community Lifeguards Training is for EVERYBODY.  Suicide can affect anyone and any community.  For this reason the training has been designed to be useful, interesting and engaging regardless of whether participants have any prior knowledge around suicide.  The training equips participants with increased knowledge and understanding as well as the confidence to talk about suicide and potentially help to save lives.

How do I get a place on the training?

Fill in our online form or just contact us at info@pipstraining.com or call Philip on 028 9075 5070.