World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10, 2017

Ask About Suicide – This year, the Canadian Mental Health Association with the support of London Drugs has a campaign to encourage Canadians to access suicide prevention and intervention training and to become more comfortable and confident talking about suicide – www.askaboutsuicide.ca

In Manitoba this fall, safeTALK and ASIST courses are being offered through the following organizations:

safeTALK

safeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. safeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources, such as caregivers trained in ASIST.

• CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg
  • Date: Septemer 28, 2017
  • Location: CMHA MB and Winnipeg, 930 Portage Avenue
  • To register, call 204-982-6100 or visit our registration page
• CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg
  • Date: October 19, 2017
  • Location: CMHA MB and Winnipeg, 930 Portage Avenue
  • To register, call 204-982-6100 or visit our registration page

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model.

• Vital Core Life
  • Date: Monday September 18th, 2017 – Tuesday September 19th, 2017
  • Location: Jake Epp Library, 255 Elmdale Street, Steinbach, Manitoba
  • Contact: Demetre Balaktsis, demetre@shaw.ca, 204 771 8846
  • Registration: vitalcorelife.com/registration
• MacDonald Youth Services
  • Date: October 2 and 3, 2017
  • Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue, Winnipeg
  • Cost: $150.00 Registration fee covers the cost of training, materials and light refreshments
  • Contact: Sarah Badgero, 204-949-6502, sarah.badgero@mys.mb.ca
  • To register, visit: https://www.livingworks.net/training-and-trainers/find-a-training-workshop/view/11018
• Asper Jewish Community Campus
  • Date: November 9 & 10, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: 123 Doncaster Street, Winnipeg
  • Trainers: Al Benarroch and Val Horner
  • To register: Registration form available on request.  For more Information and details contact: Val Horner at vjhorner@shaw.ca  OR Al Benarroch at abenarroch@jcfswinnipeg.org
  • REGISTRATION DEADLINE is: Friday, October 27, 2017
  • Notes: Excellent cafeteria. Parking is free.
• MacDonald Youth Services
  • Date: Monday, December 4^th and Tuesday, December 5^th, 2017
  • Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue, Winnipeg
  • Cost: $150.00 Registration fee covers the cost of training, materials and light refreshments
  • Contact: Sarah Badgero, 204-949-6502, badgero@mys.mb.ca
  • To register, visit: https://www.livingworks.net/training-and-trainers/find-a-training-workshop/view/11343

For more information about safeTALK and ASIST visit: www.livingworks.net