safeTALK
What’s it about?
People thinking about suicide don’t want to die, they are looking for a way to manage the emotional pain. safeTALK is half-day workshop that teaches “connector skills”, including recognizing signs, engaging a person with thoughts of suicide, and connecting them to an intervention resource for safety and further support. safeTALK is an internationally recognized LivingWorks program that features powerful presentations, audiovisuals, and skills practice.
What difference will it make?
safeTALK participants report increased comfort with the topic of suicide and increased preparedness to ask about suicide and help the person with thoughts get connected to resources to help build safety. 99.9% of safeTALK participants highly recommend this training.
safeTALK trained staff improve an agency’s capacity to respond to suicide effectively. By attending safeTALK, participants will attain a certificate of completion from an internationally recognized evidence-based program. safeTALK is evidence-based with over 15 peer-reviewed reports and government studies, which found it:
- Improves skills and readiness
- Effective for participants as young as 15 years old
- Helps break down suicide stigma in the community
- Better skill retention compared to other connector programs
“Very prepared and professional. Makes a difficult topic comfortable and focuses on how we can help. Respectful and mindful of people’s connection/experience with the topic.” – Immigrant Settlement worker
“safeTALK introduced me to a better framework to help recognize cases of suicide. Gave me the confidence to frame my conversations/interaction.” – Youth Worker
Who should attend?
LivingWorks safeTALK is suitable for anyone 15 years of age and older. It is ideal for all types of service providers and community members, including first responders, teachers, youth workers, housing support, faith communities, parents/families, and community members interested in learning how to respond to suicide.
safeTALK can be delivered for groups of up to 30 participants. Sessions are held regularly at the Crisis Centre and off-site sessions can be booked for your community or organization. To support organization and community capacity for suicide prevention, we offer safeTALK Train the Trainers – See above for more info.
Who are the facilitators and trainers?
Our safeTALK trainers are certified trainers and are passionate, skilled, and able to tailor to the needs of your agency or community. A Community Resource is available at all trainings to provide safety and comfort for all participants.
How to register?
Register here for safeTALK in-person at the Crisis Centre BC.
Book safeTALK for your organization or community by using our online booking form
*Please note that this is an in-person training, taking place at the Crisis Centre of BC office – 763 E Broadway, Vancouver