Suicide Alertness for Everyone (safeTALK) - CMHA Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge

Overseen by accredited body LivingWorks, safeTALK is a four-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending world-wide each year, it’s the world’s fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course.

In safeTALK you will learn how to reach out to someone thinking about suicide and help them keep safe by promptly connecting them to further support. Your role as a connector is the main focus of this training, which features:

Trainer presentations, facilitated discussion, and skills practice
Videos that illustrate what happens when signs of suicide are overlooked, and how you can contribute to safe outcomes when these signs are heard and addressed
Opportunities to further explore organizational applications of the training
A community resource person will be on hand at the workshop to support your safety and comfort.