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If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please contact the information below for help and resources. * For CANADA: Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24-hour service. * For USA: Call or Text 988 - Suicide & Crisis Line. * For AUSTRALIA: Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14 or Text 0477 13 11 14 (6 pm-midnight). * For UNITED KINGDOM: Samaritans: Call 116 123 for 24/7 support; Childline: Call 0800 1111.

📸 Meet Sam and Alan from #LivingWorks with Lei Han (center), an intern at the 988 call center in Kansas. Lei shares her experience: "Once you go through LivingWorks ASIST, it normalizes the conversation." Empower yourself with the skills to intervene in suicide. Learn more about LivingWorks ASIST and how you can make a difference: 🔗https://lnkd.in/gxRbV7hq #SuicidePrevention #988Lifeline

💬 Four simple steps to a #RUOK conversation: 1️⃣ Ask – It starts with, 'Are you okay?' 2️⃣ Listen – With an open mind, no judgment. 3️⃣ Encourage – Support them in taking action. 4️⃣ Check-in – Your follow-up matters. #SuicidePrevention #LivingWorks

🌲🌟 We're proud to share that #LivingWorks Training & Delivery Manager, James Kelm, is helping to plant 100 trees in support of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention's Forest of Hope initiative in Winnipeg! “I believe this event will remind us that promoting hope in our communities should be a constant priority—not just on World Suicide Prevention Day, but every day,” says Kelm. Join us in supporting initiatives that foster life promotion and create hope for the future. 💚 Read more on our blog: 🔗https://lnkd.in/gpuKMeiZ #WSPD2024 #SuicidePreventionMonth

🌎 Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we unite under the theme 'Changing The Narrative on Suicide.' 💬 Every conversation, no matter how small, is a step towards building a more compassionate and #SaferFromSuicide world. Let’s break the silence, support one another, and make #MentalHealth a priority. Together, we can make a lasting impact and ensure that no one has to face their struggles alone. #SuicidePrevention is our shared responsibility. #LivingWorks #WSPD2024 #SuicidePreventionMonth

#WSPD2024 #SuicidePrevention #SuicidePreventionMonth

🌟 LivingWorks is honored to support the inaugural #988Day, a nationwide effort dedicated to spreading the word about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This year’s theme, "No Judgment. Just Help." underscores the importance of reaching out—because asking for help is a courageous step, not a sign of weakness. The 988 Lifeline offers crucial mental health support, and at #LivingWorks, we're dedicated to empowering individuals with the skills to prevent suicide and intervene when it's needed most. Here's how you can contribute to creating a #SaferFromSuicide community: ✅ Share the 988 number with those who might need it ✅ Enroll in a LivingWorks training program ✅ Raise awareness in your community. Visit www.livingworks.net to explore our training programs and learn more about #SuicidePrevention.

🌍 During #SuicidePrevention Month 2024, we extend our deepest gratitude to all #LivingWorks trainers worldwide. Your unwavering dedication to creating #SaferFromSuicide communities is truly inspiring. At LivingWorks, we are fueled by the incredible efforts of our trainers who: ✅ Raise awareness and break the stigma around suicide. ✅ Empower individuals with suicide prevention and intervention skills. ✅ Foster a global community committed to prevention and support. Thank you, #LivingWorks trainers, for your passion, resilience, and commitment. Let's continue this vital work, not just this month, but every day. 💙

🚨 Exciting News! LivingWorks ASIST is now CPD Certified in the UK! 🚨 At #LivingWorks, our dedication to excellence drives us to improve our programs continuously. That's why we pursue independent evaluations to ensure our training meets global quality, value, and outcomes standards. We're thrilled to announce that LivingWorks ASIST has been rigorously assessed by The CPD Certification Service and has met the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards and benchmarks. 🌟 This means that when you attend LivingWorks ASIST, you're participating in a program that keeps people #SaferFromSuicide and meets international learning standards for quality and integrity. Plus, you can earn 14 CPD points! 🙌 Ready to take your #SuicidePrevention and Intervention skills to the next level? Find a training near you and join the movement: 🔗https://lnkd.in/gZHT_wgd For more details on the accreditation, visit: 🔗https://lnkd.in/g9dhKwX6

🌟Western University, Ontario, Canada, is leading the way in creating a #SaferFromSuicide campus! Last week, they conducted 36 #LivingWorks safeTALK workshops, equipping hundreds of student leaders with essential suicide alertness skills. “Having more student leaders trained in both suicide alertness and suicide first aid means we are not only creating a suicide safer community on our campus, but these skills are taken with students when they leave Western.” - Leslie Gloor Duncan, Associate Director, Transition, Leadership & Enrichment. Read more on our blog: 🔗https://lnkd.in/gR2BiQmu.