Excellent training. Open, honest, interactive – and it incorporates real-life experiences to help understanding
The Academy at Harmless
Championing mental health – and helping you do the same.
Harmless is the centre of excellence for self harm and suicide prevention. Every year, we support thousands of individuals who self harm, are experiencing a suicide crisis, or have been bereaved by suicide. But we’re also passionate about sharing what we know. We believe that everyone should feel confident talking about mental health and supporting those in distress. That’s why we operate The Academy at Harmless – equipping individuals to respond with confidence and compassion when it matters most.
We have previously provided training to organisations including:
Book by 30th September 2026 for 20% Off Selected Courses
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), The Academy at Harmless is offering 20% off selected half-day and full-day training courses* when booked by 30th September 2026 (for delivery between January and March 2027).
The theme for WSPD 2026 is Changing the Narrative. For organisations, changing the narrative around suicide is about more than talking about suicide differently. It’s about changing how we recognise distress, how confidently we start conversations and how we respond when someone may be struggling.
The Academy at Harmless can help your organisation turn those conversations into action. Take advantage of our 20% discount offer and make suicide prevention part of your plans for 2027.
What We Offer
The Academy at Harmless provides specialist training in self harm awareness, suicide prevention and intervention, suicide bereavement support and mental health awareness.
Rooted in a belief in recovery, our training promotes hope and equips delegates with effective, evidence-based tools. We encourage participants to reflect on their own beliefs while also developing a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those in distress.
Our Commitment to Your Experience
At Harmless, we are passionate about saving lives and creating meaningful change. Our interactive, inclusive training is designed to be effective, friendly and life-changing, using discussions, case studies, activities, audio/visuals and optional role play to suit diverse learning styles. Our Training & Education Officers are experts in their field, combining professional knowledge with lived experience to create authentic, real-world learning.
Delegate welfare is central to everything we do. We understand the emotional demands of mental health topics, so in-session support is always available, with our clinical team on hand for additional guidance if needed.
Aligned to National Guidelines
Our CPD-accredited, research-informed training is bespoke, evidence-based and aligned with the National Suicide Prevention Strategy, NICE guidelines and Health Education England’s Competence Frameworks. It is designed to build knowledge, confidence and practical skills for supporting individuals affected by self harm, suicidal thoughts or mental health difficulties.
Flexible Training for Every Audience
Our courses are available at all levels and can be tailored for any audience – from children to senior professionals, and for groups large or small. Training can be delivered in-person or online (via Zoom or Teams) and is available as short workshops, full-day sessions, two-day programmes, Train the Trainer courses, or through our E-Learning portal.
We also work flexibly with organisations to design bespoke programmes that meet their specific needs and learning outcomes. For larger-scale contracts, we can provide promotional, administrative and evaluation support to help measure impact.
Why Choose Us?
Harmless is a Community Interest Company committed to sustainability. All income from our training directly funds and expands our life-saving clinical services. Each programme is developed collaboratively by our specialist Training & Education Officers, clinical team and service users to ensure that every session is rooted in both expertise and lived experience.
* Excludes Train the Trainer courses.
Excellent training. Open, honest, interactive – and it incorporates real-life experiences to help understanding