Awareness, Interaction, Direction (A.I.D.)
A.I.D. is a mental health awareness training that teaches individuals how to interact effectively with someone experiencing mental distress using three steps:
– Awareness: Recognizing signs and symptoms of distress
– Interaction: Effectively interacting with someone in distress
– Direction: Locating and providing resources to individuals in distress
Upcoming A.I.D. Trainings
October 21, 2026 – 9:00 to 10:00 AM
November 18, 2026 – 12:00 to 1:00 PM
December 16, 2026 – 9:00 to 10:00 AM
January 20, 2027 – 12:00 to 1:00 PM
February 17, 2027 – 9:00 to 10:00 AM
March 17, 2027 – 12:00 to 1:00 PM
April 21, 2027 – 9:00 to 10:00 AM
May 19, 2027 – 12:00 to 1:00 PM
June 16, 2027 – 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Connect Postvention
The aftermath of a suicide can deeply affect a community, rippling through families, friends, coworkers, schools, and faith communities. Connect Postvention Training equips service providers with the skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to a suicide or sudden death, helping to support healing while reducing future risk of additional deaths by suicide. Postvention is not just a response, but an essential part of suicide prevention. Given that knowing someone who has died by suicide is a significant risk factor, postvention plays a critical role in reducing suicide rates and promoting long-term wellness.
Upcoming Connect Postvention Trainings
December 2, 2026 – 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
February 4, 2027 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
April 9, 2027 – 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
June 2, 2027 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
CALM teaches participants the role of reducing lethal means in preventing suicides, how to discuss lethal means with clients, what secure storage options are available, and how to follow a long-term plan for reducing access to lethal means.
Who should attend? CALM is primarily designed for mental health professionals, however anyone who works with people at risk of suicide may benefit from this training.
Upcoming Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Trainings
November 10, 2026 – 10:00 to 11:00 AM
December 8, 2026 – 10:00 to 11:00 AM
January 12, 2027 – 10:00 to 11:00 AM
February 9, 2027 – 10:00 to 11:00 AM
March 9, 2027 – 10:00 to 11:00 AM
April 13, 2027 – 10:00 to 11:00 AM
May 11, 2027 – 10:00 to 11:00 AM
June 8, 2027 – 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Grief Training for Clinicians
This training is designed specifically for mental health clinicians and provides evidence-based tools to support clients through loss.
safeTALK
LivingWorks safeTALK teaches participants to become suicide-alert helpers. Participants learn how to notice signs that someone may be thinking about suicide, have a direct conversation, and connect the person with a helper who can provide further support.
Upcoming safeTALK Trainings
Training dates are coming soon!
Signs of Suicide
Signs of Suicide is a school-based suicide prevention and depression awareness program. Students learn how to recognize signs of depression and suicide risk and how to take action when they are concerned about themselves or someone else.
Suicide Loss Support Groups
This support group provides a safe, compassionate space for individuals who have lost someone to suicide. Participants can share their experiences, connect with others who understand the unique challenges of suicide loss, and find comfort, support, and hope in the healing process.
Talk Save Lives
Talk Saves Lives is an introductory suicide prevention presentation from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). It gives community members a basic understanding of suicide, warning signs and risk factors, prevention strategies, and ways to connect someone to help.
Upcoming Talk Save Lives Trainings
Training dates are coming soon!
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
Who should take Youth Mental Health First Aid? Teachers, school staff, coaches, camp counselors, youth group leaders, parents, foster caregivers, or anyone adult who works with youth.
MHFA does not cover how to diagnose or treat a mental health or substance use challenge.
Upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings
October 23, 2026 – 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
November 20, 2026 – 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
January 22, 2027 – 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
March 19, 2027 – 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
May 21, 2027 – 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM