SafeTALK  is a half-day alertness training that prepares attendees, 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 recognise these invitations and take action by connecting them with life-saving intervention resources. Participants learn how to provide practical help by using the steps of TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe) and also gain information on the supports and resources available locally, regionally and nationally.

The four basic steps of TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe) are called ‘suicide alertness skills’ and are taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help save lives and reduce suicide risk in their community.

The following Suicide Prevention Training Programmes have been arranged for October 2022.

Navan Education Centre: SafeTALK (Suicide Alertness Programme) –

• Date: Tuesday, 29th November ’22   9:30am – 1pm

• Venue: Navan Education Centre, Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath

• Information and registration process to attend scheduled workshops is advised on: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontraininglouthmeath

Redeemer Centre, Dundalk: SafeTALK (Suicide Alertness Programme)

• Date:  Tuesday, 25 October ’22   9:30am – 1pm

• Venue: Redeemer Family Resource Centre, Demesne, Dundalk, Co. Louth

• Information and registration process to attend scheduled workshops is advised on: https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontraininglouthmeath