Trainings

Trainings

safeTALK safeTALK is a 3 hour training that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. safeTALK-trained suicide alert helpers will be better able to:

  • move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss or avoid suicide;
  • identify people who have thoughts of suicide;
  • apply the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to connect a person with suicide thoughts to suicide first aid, intervention caregivers.

To find a safeTALK training in your area contact Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority Customer Services at 263-8905 or email  safetalk@livingworks.net.
Yellow Ribbon Training The Light for Life Foundation Int’l/Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program® is dedicated to preventing suicide and attempts by making suicide prevention accessible to everyone and removing barriers to help by:

  • Empowering individuals and communities through leadership, awareness and education; and
  • By collaborating and partnering with support networks to reduce stigma and help save lives.

Trainers are available for presentations on the Yellow Ribbon Program. Contact Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority Customer Services at 263-8905