Suicide Prevention Training available to Lakehead Students, Faculty and Staff

Student Health and Wellness is excited to be able to offer a number of LivingWorks START training to Lakehead students, staff and faculty at no cost with the financial support from The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board through the province of Ontario.

This evidence-based program includes narrated coaching, practice scenarios and access to resources. It focuses on awareness of suicide prevention, teaches fundamental skills and will enable participants to recognize someone’s thoughts of suicide and take action to ensure they receive the help they require, including skills to offer support remotely.

LivingWorks START can be taken remotely and completely online. It takes about 90 minutes to complete. Participants can increase their skills and knowledge at a comfortable pace while balancing their personal safety with challenging content.

 Those interested in completing the training are invited to complete this form: https://forms.gle/ShMJVHybfEr97VJ97