Workshops

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. 

For 3Ts safeTALK Training Guidelines, see here. 

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  

If you only have 20 minutes to spare, Ohana Zero Suicide Training can help you to gain some basic suicide alertness skills. This online training is also free of charge and  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