become suicide alert

Suicide intervention skills training is one of the most effective prevention approaches. Training empowers someone to recognize signs of suicide, and to provide life-saving support. Anyone, regardless of their background or experience, can learn skills to keep someone safe and alive.
Learn to recognize signs of suicide and take action.
In just 90 minutes online, LivingWorks Start teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support.

Training Format: Online Training
Trainee Role: Safety Starter
Class Length: 60-90 Minutes

Visit www.livingworks.net/start for more information.

LivingWorks safeTALK is a four-hour face-to-face workshop featuring powerful presentations, audiovisuals, and skills practice.

At a 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.

Training Format: In-person
Trainee Role: Safety Connector
Class Length: 4 Hours

LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day face-to-face workshop featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations.

At an ASIST workshop, you’ll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive.

Two knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring your comfort and safety.

Training Format: In-person
Trainee Role: Intervention Provider
Class Length: 2 Days

Distress Centre Niagara

If you or your organization is looking for suicide prevention or intervention training please contact
Distress Centre Niagara at 905-682-8122 to register!