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Background information on the plan can be found on the Highland Plan Overview Page.

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Activities


Key Area: Supporting the improved co-ordination of efforts by local agencies to develop and implement local suicide prevention action plans.

Consultation and Co-ordination
Updated: Thu, 7 Dec, 2006
Agreed action plan for Highland Council area held in partnership with NHS Highland, Highland Council and Highland Users' Group.View Consultation and Co-ordination Details

Hazardous Drinking Screening in Accident and Emergency Department
Updated: Wed, 31 Aug, 2005
Held in partnership with NHS Highland,people with hazardous drinking habits to be identified and supported earlier, particularly when associated with self-harm.View Hazardous Drinking Screening in Accident and Emergency Department Details

Self-Harm Drama Project and Associated Workshops and Training
Updated: Fri, 31 Mar, 2006
Raising awareness of deliberate self-harm, stigma and suicide.View Self-Harm Drama Project and Associated Workshops and Training Details

Youth Minds Lochaber
Updated: Wed, 31 Aug, 2005
Increased understanding of mental health and ill-health in younger people in Lochaber.View Youth Minds Lochaber Details

Key Area: Encouraging and supporting (more) innovative local voluntary services, community-based and self-help initiatives that contribute to the prevention of suicide in local neighbourhoods and communities.

Bereavement Support
Updated: Fri, 31 Mar, 2006
Support to friends and family who have experienced bereavementView Bereavement Support Details

Mentoring Scheme
Updated: Wed, 31 Aug, 2005
Support for young people at risk, via a local mentoring project.View Mentoring Scheme Details

Samaritans
Updated: Fri, 31 Mar, 2006
Provides confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to those experiencing despair, distress, or suicidal feelings.View Samaritans Details

Sexual Abuse Survivors' Groups
Updated: Fri, 31 Mar, 2006
Held in partnership with HASP and self help groups, the project offers support for people who have been sexually abused.View Sexual Abuse Survivors' Groups Details

Key Area: Developing and implementing local training programmes

ASIST
Updated: Thu, 7 Dec, 2006
Public and non-specialist professionals are better able to recognise suicide risk, and to respond.View ASIST Details

Depression Management
Updated: Fri, 2 Sep, 2005
Held in partnership with NHS Highland, Depression Management is the knowledge of best practice in identification and management of depression.View Depression Management Details

Mental Health First Aid
Updated: Thu, 7 Dec, 2006
Project setup to gain a better understanding of mental health and ill-health.View Mental Health First Aid Details

Peri-Natal Mental Illness
Updated: Wed, 31 Aug, 2005
Identification and management of perinatal mental illness.View Peri-Natal Mental Illness Details

STORM
Updated: Thu, 7 Dec, 2006
Staff of statutory and voluntary organisations trained to assess risk, provide support and intervention.View STORM Details

Training Needs of Faith Communities
Updated: Thu, 7 Dec, 2006
An understanding of how ministers and other religious leaders respond to attempted or completed suicide. Identification of any training needs.View Training Needs of Faith Communities Details
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