“Be A Samaritan – Suicide Prevention 101” by SOS

“Be A Samaritan – Suicide Prevention 101” by SOS

By Beyond the Label

Learning the basic knowledge of suicide prevention and how to better support the people who are facing a crisis.

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Location

Plaza Singapura

68 Orchard Road Singapore, 238839 Singapore

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • In person

About this event

About this event

Join us for SP101, the first part of the SOS ‘Be A Samaritan’ programme – a crucial 1-hour talk on suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Suicide is a serious mental health concern affecting communities worldwide, with approximately 700,000 lives lost each year. This session empowers you with the knowledge to recognise warning signs, understand the suicidal mind, and provide empathetic support to those facing mental health crises in life and at work.

Together, let’s foster a more open and supportive community where mental health is prioritised, and no one has to face their struggles alone.

Registered participants will also receive a door gift as a token of appreciation.

About SOS

Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) is a volunteer-driven organisation committed to preventing suicide and promoting mental wellness in Singapore. Since 1969, SOS has provided 24/7 crisis support, education, and outreach to individuals in distress. Through programmes like ‘Be A Samaritan’, SOS equips the community with the skills and knowledge to offer compassionate help, foster understanding, and build a more caring society where no one faces their struggles alone.

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About Beyond the Label

Beyond the Label (BTL) is a nation-wide movement to fight stigma towards Persons with Mental Health Conditions (PMHCs). Led by the National Council of Social Service and TOUCH Community Services, the BTL Collective has been working in partnership with stakeholders in the mental health ecosystem to achieve objectives such as:

1. Raise awareness of stigma and advocate for greater support for PMHCs

2. Educate and equip the public with peer support skills to interact with and support PMHCs

3. Implement workplace adjustments to support PMHCs in the workplace more effectively

4. Encourage early help-seeking by motivating those in need to seek help early

Since its inception in 2018, the BTL movement was largely focused on driving public awareness and the acceptance of PMHCs as part of Singapore’s social fabric. The evolution into BTL 2.0 has reinforced the need for family and community support and promote active inclusion of PMHCs.

Through an integrated approach to engage different groups, BTL’s focus will be on Campaign promotion of awareness and acceptance of PMHCs; equipping workplaces, schools and families in the Community with resources to demonstrate resilience; and enabling Care in the form of intervention and integration in neighbourhoods.

Free
Sep 12 · 10:30 AM GMT+8