safeTALK (Ag-focused)

Free safeTALK trainings sponsored by Northwest Minnesota Foundation, facilitated by safeTALK trainer Monica McConkey, LPC, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting.

Learn how to support someone’s desire for safety by recognizing the warning signs of suicide, identifying people who are at risk, and applying the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe) to connect a person to suicide first aid resources. Listed on the national best practice registry, safeTALK allows time for both practice and discussion. safeTALK is based on research that shows people experiencing thoughts of suicide often send out subtle invitations to help them stay safe. This safeTALK class will focus on rural and agricultural communities and their unique considerations.

This four-hour class is for members of the community over the age of 16 who want to learn and practice the basic best practices in suicide prevention.