LivingWorks safeTALK

A half-day, in-person workshop that empowers you to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide and connect them with support.
About this Event

LivingWorks safeTALK is a half-day, in-person workshop that empowers you to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide, talk with them directly and connect them to life-saving support. Through hands-on practice and guided learning, you’ll build the confidence to have open, honest conversations that can make all the difference. By completing this training, you’ll become a Suicide Safety Connector - someone who helps strengthen the Network of Safety - a growing community of trained Helpers ready to notice, respond and link others to care.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

You don’t need to have all the answers – you just need the skills to notice, talk and connect someone to safety. LivingWorks safeTALK equips you with the confidence and tools to be that vital connector.

You’ll learn to:

• Recognize when someone may be having thoughts of suicide
• Understand how personal and community attitudes toward suicide can affect openness to seek and provide help
• Reach out with care and talk openly using a simple, proven four-step model
• Help them KeepSafe by connecting them to further support and resources

LivingWorks safeTALK strengthens your role in the Network of Safety – ensuring more people are ready to notice and respond when it matters most.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

LivingWorks safeTALK is recommended for anyone aged 15+ who wants to help promote suicide safety in their communities. No previous training or experience is required. Whether you’re a student, co-worker, teacher, parent or community member, LivingWorks safeTALK gives you the tools to play a vital role as a connector for your friends, family and community.

HOW WILL YOU LEARN?

LivingWorks safeTALK is delivered in a safe, supporting learning environment, guided by certified LivingWorks Trainers. You will learn through:

• Trainer presentations, interactive discussions and hands-on practice
• Videos that show what can happen when signs of suicide are missed – and how outcomes change when recognized and addressed
• Opportunities to explore how LivingWorks safeTALK can be applied in your workplace, school or community
• Open, honest discussion about suicide is encouraged – helping you prepare to talk directly, connect with confidence and guide someone toward safety.