LivingWorks safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support.
What You Will Learn
Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector.
Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunities to seek or provide help.
Describe the four TALK steps that enable helpers to facilitate safe connections.
Demonstrate basic skills in applying these TALK steps.
Know how to connect someone to community resources that help them keep safe from suicide.
Event Details
When: Monday, November 17, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Room 610 Blank Honors Center, 221 North Clinton, Iowa City, IA 52242
Who: Anyone ages 15+
BTLC Credits: IS, SEBMH (2 credits)
Cost: FREE
Presenters: Liz Gleason, LMSW, Social Worker, Kaitlin Poock, LMSW, Social Worker, and Jess Pavelich, BSW, Social Worker | Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic
Register: Please register here for LivingWorks safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training (November 2025)
Continuing Education Credits
Participants have the option to pursue CEUs from LivingWorks after completing safeTALK training. Participants must pass an exam and pay a fee for 3 CEUs. LivingWorks encourages participants to contact their specific professional association regarding requirements for CEUs. Please refer to the information provided by LivingWorks if you have questions regarding CEUs @ https://livingworks.net/evidence-impacts/our-accreditation/. Additional information will also be shared during the training.
By registering for this event, you agree to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email scsmh-main@uiowa.edu , and we will work with you to make any accommodations.
*Training costs are partially covered by a HRSA grant.