safeTALK - FREE 4-Hour Training in Suicide Alertness Skills
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1 Veterans Parkway,New Lenox IL 60451
06 November, 2021
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“safeTALK” is a 4-hour training in suicide alertness skills. Attendees will learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection. “safeTALK” - FREE 4-Hour Training in Suicide Alertness Skills The New Lenox Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with Sertoma Centre, Inc. is pleased to announce a (FREE) suicide prevention program called “safeTALK” This program will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the Community Room at the New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451. “safeTALK” is a 4-hour training in suicide alertness skills. Attendees will learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection. This program is widely used by professionals and is applicable for the general public. “safeTALK” works! Studies have shown that participants gain confidence: • Asking people about suicide directly • Connecting them to life-saving resources • Keeping them safe until those resources take over In 2016, 82,189 people completed the “safeTALK” program. There were 64,107 interventions with 8,975 suicide attempts prevented. *estimate based on studies. This program is ideal for community members, counselors, social workers, clinicians, educators, coaches, athletes, firefighters, police officers, students and anyone wishing to learn life-saving suicide alertness skills. Additional questions regarding this program may be directed to Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator, Village of New Lenox - [email protected] or (815) 462-6493. Additional information about “safeTALK” may also be found at https://www.livingworks.net/safeTALK. The New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition, through a collaborative process, improves the health, safety and quality of life for residents through injury analysis and the implementation of programs designed to increase safety and prevent injuries.
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