Youth safeTALK training

This FREE training is suitable for youth aged 15 - 25 in the Livingstone region! 

This training was identified as a need by our Livingstone Youth Action Group, who identified challenges in talking with peers about the topic of suicide. 
In the lead up to suicide prevention week, youth in Livingstone are invited to participate in this free training. 

safeTALK is a half-day training in suicide alertness. It helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connect them with resources who can help them in choosing to live.
Participants don’t need any formal preparation to attend the training—anyone age 15 or older who wants to make a difference can learn the safeTALK steps.

How safeTALK works: 
Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t want to die— instead, they are looking for a way to work through the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they usually invite others to help them in making a choice for life. safeTALK teaches participants to recognize these invitations, engage with the person with thoughts of suicide, and connect them with resources to help them be safer from suicide. These resources could include health care professionals, first responders, or crisis line workers—among many others who have suicide intervention training.

Training will be facilitated by Queensland Health - Community Consult Liaison Officer. 

Lunch provided!