FAQ

At Forward For Life we pride ourselves with being as helpful as we can to our customers, associates and partner. The list below is a small selection of question that might help people find information from us if for any reason your question isn’t answered below do not hesitate to get intouch with us.

Q: How do I get in touch with Forward For Life?

A: You can email us at info@forwardforlife.org or alternatively go to our “Contact Us” page

Q: Where are Forward For Life based?

A: We are based in Birmingham but work across the UK.

Q: What type of organisation is Forward For Life?

A: We are a Social Enterprise and a Limited Company by Guarantee.

Q: Do Forward For Life deliver training under any other organisations name?

A: No. Forward For Life only deliver training under our own name alongside associate Common Unity.

Q: Can I contact Forward For Life by telephone?

A: Yes. Call 07585776800

Q: Does Forward For Life work across the United Kingdom (UK)?

A: Yes – Forward For Life have been working across the UK since 2012

Q: How do I know which training that Forward For Life offer is the best for me?

A: Please browse our website. All of the training we provide is detailed but if you are still not sure which one might work best for you/your organisation then please don’t hesitate to email us at info@forwardforlife.org or alternatively go to our “Contact Us” page

Q: What if I can’t make the training dates that are available, but I want the suicide prevention training?

A: We will be updating our website regularly offering new dates on our various training programmes. This includes both tailored training including SCHEMA and LITA Gatekeeper Training as well as the standardised training programmes.

Q: I want to bring ManMade to my organisation – Is this possible?

A: Forward For Life have worked with a range of organisations in the private and public sector delivering the ManMade programme and are always looking for new opportunities to partner with organisations to deliver this programme. If you think you could work alongside us and have a group of men that could benefit from our ManMade programme, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Q: Do Forward For Life deliver Mental Health First Aid Training?

A: No. However, Forward For Life are willing to provide Mental Health Awareness Training and tailor it to the needs of the organisation looking to benefit from this opportunity.

Q: Are Forward For Life a Crisis Call Centre?

A: No. We are not set up to deal with Crisis Calls however, we provide details of a range of services that do receive Crisis Calls and other resources that can support you. Just go to our One Aim section for more options.

Q: I want to get a better understanding about suicide and find out more information about my local area. Can you help me do that?

A: Go to our One Aim section where you will find research papers, publications and “in-house” documents that might help you. If you can’t find what you are looking for please Contact us as we might be able to help you or know someone else who can.

Q: I want to book training with you but want an invoice for payment against instead of buying on-line through a credit card. Can I do this?

A: Yes. If you wish to book places on behalf of an organisation then please email us at info@forwardforlife.org

Q: I wish to buy your training in for my organisation. Is this possible?

A: Yes. If you wish to arrange training for your organisation then please email us at info@forwardforlife.org or give us a call on 07585776800

Q: I am interested in SCHEMA but do not know much about it. How can I find out more about SCHEMA?

A: Go to our One Aim section, click on In-House and you will find our overview of the training that was delivered across Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire. If you need more information then please don’t hesitate to Contact Us

Q: Would Forward For Life be willing to present to our organisation about what they do?

A: Yes, normally. It just requires a conversation. The best thing to do would be to Contact Us.

Q: Who are Forward For Life’s Associates?

A: Forward For Life work with a number of Associate organisations including Common Unity and Cruse Bereavement Care Birmingham. 

Q: What is the connection between Forward For Life and The Waiting Room Directory that is online.

A: Forward For Life and Common Unity are the developers of The Waiting Room. This directory can be found at https://the-waitingroom.org/

Q: I want training but I might have some access difficulties. Can you accommodate this?

A: Forward For Life are keen to ensure that regardless of access needs or disability, people from all walks of life can benefit from our training and other programmes. Please contact us so that we can best meet your needs.

Q: You have a photo on your gallery that I am in. Can I get a copy of it please?

A: Yes. Please contact us.