I'm an Orange Button wearer.
I attended training with Worcestershire county council last month. The training is intended for you to wear the Orange Badge in work, either paid or voluntary or in your own time in the community.
The role is to be approachable and not run from the word suicide, a first point to start a conversation, to be non-judgemental, caring and an understanding listener, sign post and be somebody to ask directly about suicide.
It is not to provide counselling or therapy, long term support, a replacement for the NHS or a mental health referral service.
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