May 6, 2019
6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo ,
Canada
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In recognition of Mental Health Week, May 6th to 12th, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington is offering a free safeTALK workshop in Waterloo.
….Suicide accounts for 24 percent of all deaths among 15-24 year olds..
safeTALK (Suicide Alertness For Everyone) is a half-day, evidence-based suicide-alertness workshop that prepares anyone 15 years of age and older to become a suicide-alert helper. safeTALK is like suicide first aid. Participants need no previous experience or training in order to become more ready, willing and able to be suicide prevention helpers.
safeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting a person at risk with life-saving intervention resources.
safeTALK participants will learn to:
- Notice and respond to situations where suicide thoughts might be present
- Recognize that invitations for help are often overlooked
- Move beyond the common tendency to miss, dismiss, and avoid suicide
- Apply the TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, and KeepSafe
Pre-registration is required as spots are limited. Address will be disclosed upon registration.
If you have any questions, please email workshops@cmhaww.ca or visit www.cmhaww.ca/events
Please click here to register.
If you have any questions, please email workshops@cmhaww.ca
Disclaimer – TRIGGER WARNING
This is an educational session where participants will learn to notice and respond to situations where thoughts of suicide might be present. It is not recommended for participants who have recently experienced a loss or who have been experiencing thoughts of suicide. If you are unsure if this course is for you, please contact KBurch@cmhaww.ca or 1-844-264-2993 ext. 2036 for more information.