safeTALK Training (Suicide Alertness for Everyone)
If you were concerned that someone was suicidal, would you know how to approach the topic or what steps to take to get them the help they need? If you don't know how to start to safely have the conversation, you may be tempted to put it off. But there is training available that can teach you in a matter of hours what to do if you're concerned for someone else.
SafeTALK or "Suicide Alertness for Everyone" is an internationally recognised half day in-person training programme that increases suicide alertness. It equips participants to identify those at risk of suicide and teaches them how to connect them with suicide first-aid resources and specialist supports. Participants learn to help prevent suicide within their community, workplace, at home and more.
"Informative, very easy to remember. All Individuals should get safeTALK training."
Member of the Irish Defence Forces, 2014
3Ts provide safeTALK training workshops free of charge to interested groups, clubs, organisations and businesses. The training is suitable for participants aged 18 years or over, whether attendees are participating in a personal or professional capacity. It is not suitable for participants who are recently bereaved by suicide (within previous 12 months). 3Ts is an accredited safeTALK training provider, approved by the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP).
If you are interested in learning more or in organising a 3Ts safeTALK workshop for your workplace, college, community or other group, we would love to hear from you. Just drop us an email to info@3ts.ie, reach out to us on social media or call us on 01 2139905. We can talk you through what's involved and how your group can benefit from this super training.
"3Ts safeTALK training was well delivered & content was good. Trainers were patient, knowledgeable & empathetic. Brilliant!"
Dublin City University (DCU) Student, Dublin 2022
Earn CPD Points
safeTALK training participants can earn CPD Points (Continuing Professional Development). Check out our table below to see if you qualify.
Professional Body | Points |
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) | 3.5 Points |
Psychological Society of Ireland | 2 Points |
Irish College of Paramedics | 1 Point per hour of learning (3.5) |
Irish College of General Practitioners | 3.5 Points |
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) | Approved - 4 CEUs |
Let's Talk About Suicide: Free Online Training
Let’s Talk About Suicide is a free online suicide prevention training programme that helps people to develop their skills to keep others safe from suicide. It empowers participants to identify people who are at risk, confidently ask about the topic of suicide and connect them with resources that can help them stay safe. The Let's Talk About Suicide training was developed by the National Office for Suicide Prevention and is a great introduction to being suicide alert. The training combines easy to follow information with videos of real life case studies that are very relatable and guide you through scenarios that you may encounter. This is a great first step for anyone who would like to know how to support someone who is very low or may be suicidal.
About the programme:
- Training is free of charge.
- On average, it will take 60 minutes to complete, but participants can work at their own pace.
- It is an introductory programme that is suitable for anyone over the age of 18.
- It is recommended that anyone recently bereaved wait 12 months before engaging in this type of suicide prevention training.
- Participants do not need to complete any training before ‘Let’s Talk About Suicide’. In fact, it is a helpful introduction to the topic for anyone considering attending more comprehensive training programmes in the future. These might include more advanced face-to-face programmes such as safeTALK available from 3Ts. See above for more information on safeTALK training.
Register for Let's Talk About Suicide training here.
Ohana Zero Suicide Online Training
3TS is proud to support Ohana Zero Suicide Training which can help you to gain the skills to save a life. This training, which takes approximately 20 minutes, focuses on breaking stigma and encouraging open conversations.
The training will provide you with the tools to enable you to:
- Identify the signs that someone may be suicidal
- Employ the correct language in asking the appropriate questions
- Direct that person to the appropriate help.
It can be summarized as ‘Show you Care, Ask the Question, Make the Call.’
This can help save lives.
For further information on Ohana.ie click here