Learn how to have open, supportive conversations about suicide to help prevent it - join our S.A.F.E.R. Conversations training online!

S.A.F.E.R. Conversations is a practical, evidence-informed training that equips staff, volunteers, and community members to intervene confidently when someone shows signs of suicidal thinking or acute emotional distress. Using the five-step S.A.F.E.R. model—See the signs, Ask directly, Focus on safety, Engage resources, Reinforce next steps—participants learn how to turn an ordinary conversation into a life-saving connection.

The session blends concise teaching with realistic scenarios, guided practice, and clear take-away tools. Attendees leave with the skills to spot risk factors, open a safe dialogue without judgment, create a brief collaborative safety plan, and link the person in crisis to the right level of care. The training also addresses cultural humility, legal considerations, and helper self-care to reduce burnout. Whether you work in healthcare, education, social services, or simply want to be prepared to help a friend, S.A.F.E.R. Conversations delivers actionable techniques you can use immediately.