A free – no cost suicide alertness session will be held at the Greater Blackville Resource Centre, 12073 Route 8 in Upper Blackville on Monday, November 27 from 11:00am until 3:00pm.

Suicide Alertness for Everyone

safeTALK provides in-depth skills to recognize signs of suicide, engage someone, and ensure a connection to safety. The in-person format includes powerful audiovisuals and live practice.

safeTALK participants will be better prepared to:

• recognize the invitations to help
• move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss and avoid suicide
• notice and respond to situations in which thoughts of suicide may be present
• apply basic TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keep Safe)
• connect the person with thoughts of suicide to suicide first-aid help and further community resources

For more information or to register, email: .

There will also be a session on Friday, November 17 at the Upper Miramichi Community Library, located at Central New Brunswick Academy in New Bandon from 12:30pm until 4:30pm.

Presented by LIVINGWORKS and Miramichi Addiction, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention Committee.