Suicide Prevention - North East Scotland

16/07/2026

The North East Su***de Prevention team would like to invite you to an event on World Su***de Prevention Day at Elgin FC. The aim of the event is to change the narrative surrounding su***de and to encourage open and honest conversations around su***de within our communities.

Morning and afternoon events will be the same, so should you wish to attend, you will only need to attend one.

We have 3 inspirational guest speakers:

• Colin Hendry, ex Scotland Captain ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

• PC Sean Harrower, local police officer 👮🏻‍♂️

Both Colin and Sean will be talking about their lived experiences and road to recovery.

Also joining us is:

• Josie Barclay, su***de prevention lead at RSABI 👩🏻‍🌾 (more info to follow)

There will be a Q&A session after each speaker and information stands showcasing some of the fantastic support available in our community.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please register on the links below.

Please share this event with your friends, teams, colleagues and anyone you feel would benefit from attending.

10th September 10am to 12 noon
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/changing-the-narrative-on-su***de-tickets-1993446384799?aff=oddtdtcreator

10th September 1pm to 3pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/changing-the-narrative-on-su***de-tickets-1993448545261?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you on the day 😊🫶🏼

Join us in person to rethink how we talk about su***de and bring hope to those who need it most.

09/07/2026

Last week, Tracy spent some time with the wonderful team at Erskine in Forres.

The Erskine Veterans Activity Centre in Forres is a hub for veterans in the North of Scotland. The offer resources, peer support, and tailored well being programmes designed uniquely to some of the challenges faced by veterans.

If you are a veteran or someone who wants more information please pop in to find out more about the great work they do.

Erskine Veterans Charity

06/07/2026

Despite Louise leaving us on Tuesday, her passion for su***de prevention meant she was back delivering ASIST training in Moray on Wednesday and Thursday.

Alongside Lindsay from Moray Council, they delivered to a group of Quarriers staff from across Moray.

Some really passionate conversations about su***de prevention and 17 new ASIST caregivers throughout our communities in Moray.

Quarriers
Quarriers Carer Support Service - Moray
Arrows - A Quarriers Service

03/07/2026

Yesterday, Tracy and Cat delivered Wave after Wave training in Aberdeen.

Wave after Wave equips people to offer a compassionate and supportive response to someone who has been bereaved by su***de.

As you can imagine, this type of training is often punctuated by deeply personal experiences. The group did a fantastic job of supporting one another throughout the day, creating a safe environment for learning.

We welcomed attendees from SAMH, Aberdeen Cyrenians, and a couple who rescue dogs and match them with people experiencing mental health challenges. We also had a tattoo artist in attendance who spoke about how, after spending hours with clients, they often hear about the difficulties and trauma people have faced in their lives.

We’ve previously delivered training to tattoo artists, hotel and bar staff, and hairdressers. If your job involves building relationships and having meaningful conversations with people, but you don’t necessarily see yourself as working in su***de prevention, we’d love to hear from you. Where possible, we can support you with training or provide resources that may help you make a real difference when someone needs it most.

SAMH
Aberdeen Cyrenians

30/06/2026

Today’s team get together was a bittersweet one as we said goodbye to Louise, who is moving on after five and a half years with the team.

Louise joined us as our Su***de Prevention Development Officer at a time when the world felt incredibly uncertain, and su***de prevention work across Grampian was still developing, with services and approaches varying considerably across the region. Through her dedication, expertise and compassion, she has helped shape the work we do today.

During her time with us, Louise has delivered su***de prevention training to thousands of people across communities, workplaces and organisations. She has led the development of our su***de review process and played a key role in strengthening the infrastructure, partnerships and guidance that now support su***de prevention across Grampian. Her impact will continue to be felt long after her departure.

Louise will be greatly missed, both professionally and personally. We are incredibly grateful for everything she has contributed and wish her every success and happiness in the next chapter of her career.

We held today’s meeting at the beautiful Tarlair open air swimming pool, where the volunteer run café provided a warm welcome and spectacular views across the sea. More than once, our conversations were happily interrupted by pods of dolphins passing by, a fitting reminder to pause and appreciate the moment. If you haven’t visited Tarlair, it’s well worth a trip.

23/06/2026

It’s National Wellbeing Week this week. National Wellbeing Week is an annual awareness week that highlights the importance of wellbeing in all parts of life including mental, physical, emotional, social, financial, and workplace wellbeing.

Tracy was at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin today and despite the heat, lots of people stopped by to have conversations about su***de prevention.

22/06/2026

Fancy working with us?

We’re delighted to say we’re expanding our su***de prevention work back into Aberdeenshire. We’re looking for a full time Community Engagement Officer to deliver su***de prevention training and activities across the shire for the next 12 months.

We’ll also see our recently launched Support After a Su***de (SAAS) service expand into the area and the role will involve supporting those in the immediate aftermath of a bereavement by su***de.

View details and apply for this adult care role in Aberdeenshire with Scottish Action for Mental Health on myjobscotland

21/06/2026

Come and find Amy and the rest of the SAMH Team at Hazelhead Park at the Highland Games to chat all things mental health! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎯🧗

17/06/2026

Did you know we regularly deliver training open to the community in Aberdeen & Moray?

Scan the QR Code’s below or follow these links to get booked on to an upcoming session:

Moray: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/moray-4849187?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Aberdeen: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/aberdeen-training-4849221?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/untitled-4849868?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

(Please Note: our online training page is currently under maintenance and will be updated very soon!)

We also deliver sessions to businesses, work teams and community groups - completely free of charge! If you are interested in organising a training session for your team, you can contact as at northeastsu***[email protected] and a member of the team will assist you 😊

16/06/2026

Our wonderful friends over at The Nook are ready to open their doors to the public tomorrow at 10am.

Drop in to find out more about the support they provide or join them for a cup of tea and a blether! ☕️🩷

The Nook in Aberdeen finally opens its doors tomorrow.

We offer free support to young people (10+), adults and families affected by mental health challenges, along with anyone supporting others.

No matter what’s on your mind, big or small, our compassionate team are here to help. Pop in and learn more about what we offer, or you can simply have a cup of tea with us 🍵

You'll find us in Aberdeen’s Marischal Square, right in the city centre, seven days a week. We’re open from 10am, with walk-in support available daily from 10am–4pm 🧡