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Since July 16, 2022, people across the United States have had access to a simple, three-digit number – 988 – to receive free, confidential and immediate 24/7 emotional support during a mental health crisis, including experiencing thoughts of suicide. Canada has also implemented the number, doing so on November 30, 2023. For people across both […] The post LivingWorks ASIST training strengthens support at 988 call centers appeared first on LivingWorks.| LivingWorks
The next evolution in suicide prevention is here. LivingWorks is proud to introduce LivingWorks Connect – a powerful digital platform and mobile app created to support Trainers and Helpers before, during and long after training. LivingWorks Connect bridges technology and human connection. With practical tools, confidence-boosting reminders and meaningful ways to stay connected to your […] The post Introducing the future of suicide prevention: LivingWorks Connect appeared first on Livi...| LivingWorks
In 2022, LivingWorks partnered with Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) to launch a vital initiative titled Kaa-wiichihitoyaahk (We Take Care of Each Other): Comprehensive Métis Mental Wellness Community Capacity Building Implementation. Supported by funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada, this project utilized LivingWorks’ evidence-based suicide prevention training programs to foster mental wellness and […] The post Connection In Action: Métis Nation British Columbia a...| LivingWorks
As department chair of Portland Community College’s Family and Human Services program, Dr. Andrew Garland-Forshee is doing more than shaping curriculum – he’s shaping lives. Recognizing the need for support in communities, he’s championed a powerful addition to the College’s academic offerings – suicide prevention training. It’s a bold and compassionate step toward equipping future […] The post Connection in Action: Portland Community College appeared first on LivingWorks.| LivingWorks
At 26 years old and a newborn baby by her side, Jessica Gallier-Booth felt like the happiest woman in the world. On February 7, 2017, she received a phone call that changed the way she viewed the world forever. “I got a phone call to say my dad had taken his own life. I went […] The post Connection in Action: The Martin Gallier Project appeared first on LivingWorks.| LivingWorks
Scott Weber began his career as a police officer in the New South Wales Police Force in 1994, eventually attaining the rank of Sergeant. Today, he is CEO for the Police Federation of Australia – the national voice of policing. When Weber started his career, he was stationed alongside officers who had been accused of […] The post Connection in Action: Police Federation of Australia appeared first on LivingWorks.| LivingWorks
As a proud mother of three and a lifelong learner with a master’s degree in applied positive psychology and coaching psychology, fine arts and education, Sandy Sinn has always been passionate about growth and connection. Today, she channels that passion into a mission that’s changing lives: delivering LivingWorks ASIST and LivingWorks safeTALK to as many new […] The post From personal transformation to global impact, Sandy Sinn is helping communities in Hong Kong and Vietnam embrace li...| LivingWorks
From June 10-13, the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) will host its 33rd World Congress in Vienna, Austria – bringing together leading voices in suicide prevention from around the globe. LivingWorks is proud to be a part of this vital event, both as an exhibitor and presenter, alongside dedicated colleagues and researchers committed to […] The post LivingWorks Presents at IASP 33rd World Congress appeared first on LivingWorks.| LivingWorks
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) initially began as an effort to provide comfort and items of necessity to veterans who were hospitalized after returning from conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan in the early 2000s. Today, the organization is changing the way the United States cares for veterans. WWP™ programs, advocacy, and awareness efforts empower warriors to […] The post Wounded Warrior Project: Keeping post-9/11 veterans safer from suicide appeared first on LivingWorks.| LivingWorks
LivingWorks safeTALK - Learn and practice powerful, life-changing skills in just four hours. This is a four-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help.| LivingWorks
