Office of Suicide Prevention Training Registrations

This course has been made free for you by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention, through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act. Only a few spaces are available for this training. This promotion will close when all free spaces have been filled. This training is valued at $27.95, until June 1st when LivingWorks will increase the price to $39.95. 

Most people are surprised to learn that they’re much more likely to encounter someone who’s thinking about suicide than someone who needs CPR. Yet suicide is preventable: with the right skills, anyone can help save a life.

 COVID social distancing and health and safety protocols will be in effect. This includes temperatures taken, and hand sanitizer available and used. The location of the training will be announced days prior to the training to prevent confusion due to possible last-minute changes.

This course has been made free for you by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention, through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act.  

LivingWorks safeTALK is a three-hour face-to-face in-person workshop featuring powerful presentations, audiovisuals, and skills practice. safeTALK workshop, you'll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support. A skilled, supportive trainer will guide you through the course, and a community resource will be on hand to support your safety and comfort.

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is held for two full 8 hour days. It is limited to 15 participants. Due to the intense nature of the training, ASIST is held in-person. COVID social distancing and health and safety protocols will be in effect. The location of the training will be announced days prior to the training to prevent confusion due to possible last-minute changes.

"The goal of this workshop is to familiarize participants with the incidence and impact of suicide on their faith communities, and train them to address issues related to suicide. After the training, the participants will be able to address issues related to mental health and suicide prevention as a regular aspect of their life and work. Overall, the workshops will lead to an ongoing, strategic effort to shift the way that faith communities address and support those who may be struggling with suicide loss or thoughts of suicide." (From https://afsp.org/soul-shop on 3/30/21)

We are excited to offer virtual trainings to the community. However, much care is needed to provide a safe environment with support to those who may experience overwhelming emotions due to the topic of suicide.
• All participants must use their cameras during the training. The videos must clearly show each participant’s face.
• Group attendance is not allowed to virtual trainings. One face per video, please.
These requirements will be enforced. We appreciate every participant’s cooperation in keeping each other safe. Thank you.

The 2 - 2 1/2 hour Gatekeeper training increases one's knowledge and understanding of suicide, to recognize warning signs, to identify risk and protective factors, and to increase willingness and ability to intervene with a person at risk for suicide. This training will provide insight for interacting with survivors and identify referral resources. Gatekeeper has been approved for Continuing Education Units by the Dept. of Education, POST, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Psychological Examiners, Social Workers, and SNHD. Nurses, CPC/MFTs, ADGCs may apply Social Workers CEUs toward their license requirements.