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safeTALK [Suicide Alertness For Everyone]

Learn and practice powerful, life-changing skills in just 4 hours.

Most people with thoughts of suicide invite help. Often these opportunities are missed, dismissed or avoided leaving people more alone and at greater risk. Trusted by professionals, approved by the World Health Organization and learnable by anyone, Suicide Alertness for Everyone [safeTALK] is a four-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help.

With over 120,000 people attending each year, safeTALK is the world’s fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course.

All participants will receive a certificate at the end of the course.

Who should attend safeTALK?

safeTALK is for everyone 16 years of age or older who wants to help prevent suicide, and may include:

*Please Note: safeTALK is not suitable for those who have recently been seriously affected by suicide.

Additional details:

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

Contact Us

Contact our Education and Training Team today to learn about our fee structure and book your workshop. [Non-Profit Rates available]

By Email: [email protected] | By Phone: 1-877-466-6606 x 401

safeTALK is generously funded through the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.

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