CMHA NS offering free safeTALK workshops in Halifax and Yarmouth this fall

Aug 31, 2023

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is proud to offer two free safeTALK workshops this fall.

Developed by LivingWorks Canada, safeTALK prepares participants to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect individuals-in-need to someone trained in suicide first aid using TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe).

This half-day training will be offered in person in Halifax and Yarmouth in October and November respectively to anyone 15 years of age and up who wants to help prevent suicide.

CMHA NS Division is able to offer this workshop free of charge thanks to grant funding from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Who should attend safeTALK?

safeTALK is for everyone who wants to help prevent suicide, and may include:

• Front line workers
• Volunteers
• Parents
• Youth*
• Teachers

PLEASE NOTE: safeTALK is not suitable for those who have recently been seriously affected by suicide.

Learn more about safeTALK

Register for one of our upcoming workshops:

HALIFAX

• DATE: October 23, 2023
• LOCATION: BMO Community Room | Halifax Public Library, Halifax, Nova Scotia
• TIME: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• COST: FREE [please register in advance and cancel your ticket if you are unable to make it so we can make the seat available.]

REGISTER

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YARMOUTH

• DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2023
• LOCATION: Rodd Grand Hotel | Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
• TIME: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• COST: FREE [please register in advance and cancel your ticket if you are unable to make it so we can make the seat available.]

REGISTER

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Closed safeTALK sessions for groups are available upon request. To book this training please contact Carolyn Sloan at [email protected]

Further details:

• Format: In person. [Please Note: SafeTALK cannot be delivered via webinar. Please note: A minimum of 15 participants is required to book this training. The maximum capacity is 30 participants. ]
• Duration:  4 hours
• Language: English 
• Cost:  Inquire within.

What to consider when you reach out to book this training. Any additional information you can provide will help us get back to you.

• Are you looking for individual training or training for your organization or community?
• What size is your organization and where are you based?
• What industry do you work in?
• What are your audience roles and requirements?