SafeTalk

As part of CMHA Mental Health Week’s focus on connection, Student Health and Wellness is offering safeTALK, an evidence-based training that helps you recognize and respond to someone who may be thinking about suicide. This session will be led by SHW Manager of Wellness, Irene Pugliese, and is offered at no cost to Lakehead students, staff, and faculty. Registration is required.

safeTALK prepares participants to become suicide-alert helpers by building practical, hands-on skills you can use in everyday situations—whether in the classroom, workplace, or community.

In this training, you will:

• Learn to recognize opportunities to support someone who may be having thoughts of suicide
• Develop skills to engage in a supportive conversation and connect individuals to appropriate resources
• Practice a clear, practical intervention model—similar to First Aid/CPR training—to respond with confidence

This workshop is especially valuable for those in helping or student-facing roles but is open to anyone interested in strengthening their ability to support others. The skills gained are meaningful, transferable, and can make a real difference in someone’s life.