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LivingWorks
Mental Health Care
Calgary, Alberta 8,237 followers
LivingWorks - Global leaders in suicide prevention skills training. Creators of LivingWorks ASIST & LivingWorks safeTALK
About us
We are LivingWorks – the world’s leading suicide prevention skills training company. Our prevention and intervention skills programs train any person of any skill level within workplaces, schools, and entire communities to help keep one another safer from suicide. Since LivingWorks began in 1983 we have grown our global impact, training nearly 2 million people in over 30 countries worldwide. With more than 50+ peer-reviewed published articles and Government reports, our programs have proven effective in increasing skills and confidence in people to help someone with thoughts of suicide to keep safe, access help, and find hope. Our two-day LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) workshop is the gold standard suicide first aid training, developed over 40 years ago and continually improved through research. LivingWorks safeTALK is a half-day suicide alertness skills workshop. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it’s the world’s fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course. *We have ASIST and safeTALK training enhancements for Christian faith communities as well as Indigenous peoples and LGBTQIA+ communities!* The LivingWorks Start online 90-minute training program teaches foundational awareness skills to know how to identify someone with thoughts of suicide and refer them to a helper. Contact us at info@livingworks.net to find out how our integrated and layered training solutions can help your organization, school, agency, or community.
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https://livingworks.net
External link for LivingWorks
- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Calgary, Alberta
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Suicide Prevention, Suicide Intervention, Suicide First Aid, Suicidology, Mental Health, Education, Training, eLearning, LivingWorks Start, LivingWorks safeTALK, LivingWorks ASIST, and Community Suicide Prevention
Locations
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151 Canada Olympic Rd SW
Suite 500
Calgary, Alberta T3B 6B7, CA
Employees at LivingWorks
Updates
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🛡️The well-being of our military personnel and veterans is a top priority. We're proud to share how #LivingWorks training programs are integrated into crucial strategic documents, including the Secretary of Defense's 2023 memo on #SuicidePrevention. Learn more about our #SaferFromSuicide programs: 🔗https://livingworks.net.
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#LivingWorks team members have arrived at the 2024 VA/DOD Suicide Prevention Conference! We are excited to showcase how our training programs profoundly impact creating #SaferFromSuicide communities. Discover more about our extensive experience in the military sector and how our programs align with national #SuicidePrevention strategies:🔗https://lnkd.in/gKD3R6dH
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📣 Exciting News! LivingWorks is attending the 2024 VA/DOD Suicide Prevention Conference in Portland! This is an incredible opportunity for us to connect with dedicated professionals and leaders committed to making a difference in #SuicidePrevention. 🗓️ Date: July 16 – 18, 2024📍 Location: Portland, USA 🪖 We can't wait to engage in meaningful conversations and explore opportunities to create #SaferFromSuicide military and veteran communities worldwide. See you soon in Portland! U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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What will you learn in #LivingWorks ASIST – The gold standard in #SuicidePrevention skills training❓ ✨ Develop a safety plan for those with thoughts of suicide ✨ Apply a Safety Framework collaboratively ✨ Explore and understand attitudes about suicide ✨ Build confidence in providing suicide first-aid ➡️Ready to make a difference? Visit 🔗www.livingworks.net today!
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What will you learn in #LivingWorks safeTALK #SuicidePrevention skills training❓ ✨ Recognize and respond to thoughts of suicide ✨ Overcome barriers to providing help ✨ Talk openly using a four-step model Join us to create a #SaferFromSuicide community: 🔗www.livingworks.net
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🌍🚑 Today is International Paramedics Day – a day to celebrate #TheDifferenceWeMake and honor paramedics' profound impact every day across the globe. 📊 Did you know that first responders, including paramedics, face a higher risk of dying by suicide compared to the general population? It's a stark reminder of the emotional toll their vital work can take. 🛡️ That's why #LivingWorks #SuicidePrevention training is so crucial. This training provides essential support within the workplace and social networks, equipping first responders with practical skills and actionable plans to support their peers and keep each other #SaferFromSuicide. To learn more about how LivingWorks can help first responders, visit 🔗https://lnkd.in/g2ih6f4W
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What will you learn in #LivingWorks Start #SuicidePrevention skills training❓ ✨Identify signs of thoughts of suicide ✨ Start open conversations about suicide ✨ Connect individuals to further help 🌍 Also available in French and Spanish Take the first step today: 🔗www.livingworks.net
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Everyone has a role in #SuicidePrevention. What’s yours? ✨ LivingWorks Start: A 90-minute online course to kickstart the Conversation and learn Fundamental Skills. Also available in French and Spanish. ✨ LivingWorks safeTALK: A four-hour in-person training to Engage, Connect, and develop Suicide Alertness and Exploring Attitudes. ✨ LivingWorks ASIST: A two-day, gold-standard in-person training focused on Suicide First Aid and Safety Planning. ✨ LivingWorks Training for Trainers (T4T): Become a trainer and deliver LivingWorks workshops. #LivingWorks programs are designed for everyone. Visit 🔗https://livingworks.net today to find the right program for you, your family, your community, and your workplace!
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🎉 Congratulations to Lucia Lee on her incredible achievement of facilitating over 350 #LivingWorks ASIST workshops! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Lucia has been honored with the LivingWorks Gold Trainer Award for her outstanding contributions to our mission of keeping communities worldwide #SaferFromSuicide. Read more about Lucia's inspiring story and her impact: 🔗https://lnkd.in/g9Nk9vgj #SuicidePrevention
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