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SafeTALK Training Program for Suicide Prevention

OPL and LivingWorks are offering SafeTALK, a half-day training program that teaches participants to recognize and engage persons who might be having thoughts of suicide.

In this program, led by trainer Cindy Pestrak, participants will recognize persons who might be having thoughts of suicide and connect them with community resources trained in suicide intervention.

SafeTALK stresses safety while challenging taboos that inhibit open talk about suicide.

At a safeTALK workshop, you'll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support.

A skilled, supportive trainer will guide you through the course, and a community resource will be on hand to support your safety and comfort.

More information about SafeTALK

This program is a part of OPL’s Community Conversations Series – OPL’s commitment to creating a community that celebrates diversity, belonging, addressing difficult conversations, and helping build connections.

Skills Learned:  Informational Literacy

Please review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on our Program FAQ  

Need to cancel? Please let us know.

 If you have to cancel your spot for any reason, you can do so by:

 1. Logging into MyEvents using your library card.  If you did not register with your library card, you will need the reference number you received in your   confirmation email.

 2.  Phone your local branch, or email oplreference@oakville.ca. Please have ready the program title, program date, and names of registered individuals.

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