Suicide Awareness: Introduction

Training Date: Ongoing & By Request

Delivery Format: Online-Live, Online-Recorded, In-Person

Training Swap: Yes


Suicide Awareness: Introduction is a 60 to 90-minute session, online or in person, aimed at reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and motivating personal and collective action for suicide prevention. The session opens up a dialogue about suicide, a stigmatized and challenging topic for many. It helps participants understand the nature of suicide in communities, the needs of people who have thoughts of suicide, and the resources available within the agency or community. Suicide Awareness: Introduction makes an excellent lunch and learn presentation for any organization, business or school. It is beneficial for communities and organizations where there may be stigma and apprehension regarding suicide. Who is it for? This session is for community groups, businesses, government and non-profit organizations, as well as youth in grades 10, 11 and 12. The Facilitator This session is led by skilled and experienced trainers who care deeply about creating life-promoting communities. Testimonials “Personable. Gentle. Compassionate. Very knowledgeable.” – Vancouver Participant

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The Crisis Centre of BC

The Crisis Centre of BC believes in a world where the human experience of suicide and crisis is met with compassion, respect, and understanding. We provide opportunities for connection where people are valued and supported to address crisis and suicide.

The Crisis Centre specializes in fostering resilience and capacity in individuals, organizations and communities. Our trauma-informed training and courses build compassionate, connected, suicide-safer communities through:

- destigmatizing suicide and mental health
- strengthening intervention and de-escalation skills
- facilitating growth and recovery after a suicide experience
- providing skills and strategies that foster wellness and help prevent stress, burnout, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue

Our team of professional staff provides programs suitable for all roles and levels of education and experience. We work with 200+ organizations annually, including health care, emergency responders, mental health agencies, community and faith-based, k to 12 and higher education, government and business.