Upcoming Training and Events

Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) - Oct. 21st-22nd, 2026 - Lochgilphead
Oct
21
to Oct 22

Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) - Oct. 21st-22nd, 2026 - Lochgilphead

  • Lochgilphead Parish Church Hall, Lochgilphead, Argyll United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

How to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to offer initial help until professional assistance is available.

Target audience:

Adults living/working in Argyll and Bute especially those working in: 

  • Health and social care 

  • Frontline supporters 

  • Third sector agencies 

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Suicide Intervention and Prevention Programme (SIPP) - Oct. 29th + Nov. 5th, 2026
Oct
29

Suicide Intervention and Prevention Programme (SIPP) - Oct. 29th + Nov. 5th, 2026

To improve awareness of suicidal thinking and to increase participant’s confidence to ask someone if they are feeling suicidal, and to support the individual to seek further help.

Target audience:

Staff who have patient, client, service user, or public contact and who have had no previous suicide awareness training or last training was more than three years ago. 

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SafeTalk Training - Oct. 29th, 2026 - Lochgilphead
Oct
29

SafeTalk Training - Oct. 29th, 2026 - Lochgilphead

  • Venue TBC, Lochgilphead, Argyll United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Teaches you to recognise people who may have thoughts of suicide and how to connect them to appropriate help. safeTALK prepares participants to activate a suicide alert by following the TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) steps. 

Target audience:

Adults living/working in Argyll and Bute especially those working in: 

  • Health and social care 

  • Frontline supporters 

  • Third sector agencies 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Nov. 3rd, 4th & 10th, 2026
Nov
3

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Nov. 3rd, 4th & 10th, 2026

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Nov. 3rd, 4th & 10th, 2026
Nov
4

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Nov. 3rd, 4th & 10th, 2026

  • Online, Argyll and Bute United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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Suicide Intervention and Prevention Programme (SIPP) - Oct. 29th + Nov. 5th, 2026 
Nov
5

Suicide Intervention and Prevention Programme (SIPP) - Oct. 29th + Nov. 5th, 2026 

To improve awareness of suicidal thinking and to increase participant’s confidence to ask someone if they are feeling suicidal, and to support the individual to seek further help.

Target audience:

Staff who have patient, client, service user, or public contact and who have had no previous suicide awareness training or last training was more than three years ago. 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Nov. 3rd, 4th & 10th, 2026
Nov
10

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Nov. 3rd, 4th & 10th, 2026

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) -  Nov. 18th-19th, 2026 - Lochgilphead
Nov
18
to Nov 19

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - Nov. 18th-19th, 2026 - Lochgilphead

  • Lochgilphead, Argyll United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Provides practical skills and knowledge to recognise individuals at risk of suicide and increase willingness, confidence, and capacity to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.

Target audience:

Adults living/working in Argyll and Bute especially those working in: 

  • Health and social care 

  • Frontline supporters 

  • Third sector agencies 

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Suicide Intervention and Prevention Programme (SIPP) - Nov. 24th + Dec. 1st, 2026
Nov
24

Suicide Intervention and Prevention Programme (SIPP) - Nov. 24th + Dec. 1st, 2026

To improve awareness of suicidal thinking and to increase participant’s confidence to ask someone if they are feeling suicidal, and to support the individual to seek further help.

Target audience:

Staff who have patient, client, service user, or public contact and who have had no previous suicide awareness training or last training was more than three years ago. 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Dec. 1st, 2nd & 8th, 2026
Dec
1

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Dec. 1st, 2nd & 8th, 2026

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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Suicide Intervention and Prevention Programme (SIPP) - Nov. 24th + Dec. 1st, 2026
Dec
1

Suicide Intervention and Prevention Programme (SIPP) - Nov. 24th + Dec. 1st, 2026

To improve awareness of suicidal thinking and to increase participant’s confidence to ask someone if they are feeling suicidal, and to support the individual to seek further help.

Target audience:

Staff who have patient, client, service user, or public contact and who have had no previous suicide awareness training or last training was more than three years ago. 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Dec. 1st, 2nd & 8th, 2026
Dec
2

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Dec. 1st, 2nd & 8th, 2026

  • Online, Argyll and Bute United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) - Dec. 2nd-3rd, 2026 - Campbeltown
Dec
2
to Dec 3

Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) - Dec. 2nd-3rd, 2026 - Campbeltown

  • Kintyre Community Centre, Campbeltown, Argyll United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

How to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to offer initial help until professional assistance is available.

Target audience:

Adults living/working in Argyll and Bute especially those working in: 

  • Health and social care 

  • Frontline supporters 

  • Third sector agencies 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Dec. 1st, 2nd & 8th, 2026
Dec
8

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Dec. 1st, 2nd & 8th, 2026

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Jan. 12th, 13th & 19th, 2027
Jan
12

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Jan. 12th, 13th & 19th, 2027

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Jan. 12th, 13th & 19th, 2027
Jan
13

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Jan. 12th, 13th & 19th, 2027

  • Online, Argyll and Bute United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Jan. 12th, 13th & 19th, 2027
Jan
19

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Jan. 12th, 13th & 19th, 2027

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - Jan. 20th-21st, 2027 - Campbeltown
Jan
20
to Jan 21

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - Jan. 20th-21st, 2027 - Campbeltown

  • Campbeltown, Argyll United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Provides practical skills and knowledge to recognise individuals at risk of suicide and increase willingness, confidence, and capacity to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.

Target audience:

Adults living/working in Argyll and Bute especially those working in: 

  • Health and social care 

  • Frontline supporters 

  • Third sector agencies 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Feb. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027
Feb
2

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Feb. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Feb. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027
Feb
3

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Feb. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027

  • Online, Argyll and Bute United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Feb. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027
Feb
9

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Feb. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) - Feb. 17th-18th, 2027 - Oban
Feb
17
to Feb 18

Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) - Feb. 17th-18th, 2027 - Oban

  • Rockfield Centre, Oban, Argyll United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

How to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to offer initial help until professional assistance is available.

Target audience:

Adults living/working in Argyll and Bute especially those working in: 

  • Health and social care 

  • Frontline supporters 

  • Third sector agencies 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Mar. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027
Mar
2

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Mar. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Mar. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027
Mar
3

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Mar. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Mar. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027
Mar
9

First Aid for Youth Mental Health - Mar. 2nd, 3rd & 9th, 2027

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to support children and young people who may be experiencing mental health challenges. 

Target audience:

Staff members in Argyll and Bute who work with or support children and young people, including Argyll and Bute HSCP staff, education staff, clinical staff, GPs, primary care staff, third sector staff, youth group leaders, and volunteers. 

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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - Mar. 25th-26th, 2027 - Oban
Mar
25
to Mar 26

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - Mar. 25th-26th, 2027 - Oban

Provides practical skills and knowledge to recognise individuals at risk of suicide and increase willingness, confidence, and capacity to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.

Target audience:

Adults living/working in Argyll and Bute especially those working in: 

  • Health and social care 

  • Frontline supporters 

  • Third sector agencies 

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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - May 19th-20th, 2027 - Isle of Bute
May
19
to May 20

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - May 19th-20th, 2027 - Isle of Bute

  • Isle of Bute, Argyll United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Provides practical skills and knowledge to recognise individuals at risk of suicide and increase willingness, confidence, and capacity to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.

Target audience:

Adults living/working in Argyll and Bute especially those working in: 

  • Health and social care 

  • Frontline supporters 

  • Third sector agencies 

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Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) - May 26th-27th, 2027 - Isle of Bute
May
26
to May 27

Scottish Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) - May 26th-27th, 2027 - Isle of Bute

  • Venue TBC, Isle of Bute, Argyll United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

How to support someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to offer initial help until professional assistance is available.

Target audience:

Adults living/working in Argyll and Bute especially those working in: 

  • Health and social care 

  • Frontline supporters 

  • Third sector agencies 

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Self Harm Awareness Training (Professionals, 3hr) - Oct. 15th, 2026
Oct
15

Self Harm Awareness Training (Professionals, 3hr) - Oct. 15th, 2026

A deep dive into the underlying reasons for self-harm and give information, tools and resources that can be used to support people who self-harm. Sessions cover topics including:

  • Why people self-harm

  • Functions of self-harm

  • Practical guidance in supporting people who self-harm

Target audience: Professionals based in Scotland  

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