Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention sits at the heart of everything we do here at The Big Fandango.
Each month we lose approximately 2 people to suicide across Bury. It remains the biggest killer of middle aged men and young people under the age of 25. We know one of the biggest common denominators is loneliness and isolation.
Our arts and crafts workshops are open to all adults in the hope that putting down your phone, getting out and meeting people and learning new hobbies and skills will stop people reaching crisis point. Think of it as having something in your emotional toolbox to help you when anxiety strikes or you are feeling down.
Peer Support
For each death by suicide approx. 136 people will be affected and around 12 immediate friends or family members will be severely impacted.
On the 1st Saturdayof each month we run a peer support session from 1:30 - 3pm for those who have been bereaved by suicide.
We provide a supportive space to chat run by members of the team who have lost someone – we know talking with people on this path, shared experiences and connections can be hugely helpful.
It doesn’t matter when you were bereaved, you are welcome to join us.
Suicide Prevention Training
Each month we run a 3 hour suicide prevention training session here at The Big Fandango
It is designed for anyone in the community who works in a professional or voluntary capacity with members of the general public.
Our training helps you to:
- Recognise the signs
- Confidently open a conversation around suicide
- Signpost effectively
- Understand and implement safety planning.
Workplace & Outreach Training
We can now offer Workplace Training for local employers for up to members of staff in basic suicide intervention skills
This is a lunchtime learning course of 1 hour duration which covers:
Spotting the signs
Opening up a conversation
Understanding effective signposting
For more information about our courses or to book a workshop email Rebecca Jackson at : info@thebigfandango.com
Getting Help
We are not a crisis centre although there is always a member of staff at hand who is trainer is suicide prevention and intervention skills.
If you are struggling here are some useful contacts:
Young Persons Suicide Prevention Charity:
HOPLINE: 0800 0684141
Open every day 9am - midnight
Call free day or night on 116 123
Greater Manchester's Suicide Prevention organisation with lots of resources for those struggling or for families bereaved by suicide: shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk
Find local & national mental health support at the click of a button.
Text HOPE to 85258
www.hubofhope.co.uk