Training
We deliver high-quality training in suicide intervention, mental health, alcohol and drugs, helping people build the knowledge, skills and confidence to support others effectively.
Our training offer includes nationally recognised programmes such as ASIST and Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid, alongside our own Alcohol and Drug Brief Interventions course, developed from our extensive frontline experience.
Delivered by experienced counsellors and Community Navigators, our training combines recognised best practice with real-life insight gained through supporting people, families and communities across Scotland every day.
Whether you’re a professional, volunteer, organisation or community group, our training is designed to be practical, engaging and rooted in real-world experience, helping participants feel more confident in recognising, responding to and supporting people who may need help.
Our courses
Duration: 2 Days
Certification: Public Health Scotland Certificate
Scottish Mental Health First Aid equips participants with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to recognise and respond to signs of mental health distress. Suitable for frontline staff, managers, volunteers, and community workers, the course covers common mental health challenges, supportive conversations, boundaries, and pathways to further help. Participants learn how to provide initial support safely and appropriately while promoting wellbeing and early intervention.
SMHFA
Duration: 2 Days
Accreditation: Public Health Scotland
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is an internationally recognised suicide intervention programme designed for anyone who may encounter a person at risk of suicide. Participants develop the skills and confidence to recognise suicide risk, engage in supportive conversations, and help individuals create immediate safety plans while connecting them to appropriate support. The course uses practical exercises and real-world scenarios to build confidence in responding to suicide risk safely and effectively.
ASIST
Duration: Full Day
Developed By: Substances Support Scotland
Alcohol & Drug Brief Interventions is a practical, evidence-informed training programme designed to improve confidence in recognising and responding to alcohol and drug-related concerns. Delivered through a public health, harm reduction, and human rights-based approach, the course explores substance use, stigma, communication, overdose awareness, and early intervention. Participants develop skills to engage individuals in supportive, non-judgemental conversations and make informed decisions in real-world situations through discussion, reflection, and practical scenarios.
ABI/DBI
Why train with us
Nationally recognised
Two of our courses are national programmes, quality assured by Public Health Scotland.
Delivered by practitioners
Our trainers are the counsellors and Community Navigators who do this work the rest of the week, and they bring that into the room.
Public courses
Set dates through the year that anyone can book onto, whether that is one place or several for your team.
Ways to train with us
In-company training
A closed session for your organisation, at your place or ours. Usually better value once more than four people need training.
Not sure which course is right for your team?
Get in touch and we'll talk through what would work best for you.