Training for the general public

There is nearly one suicide per week in the Eastern Townships. That is way too much suffering. Suicide is preventable and, if we work together, we have the power to change things. Everyone can play a role.

Important to note

Our training is available to organizations with a presence in the territory served by JEVI.

Please contact us to learn how to register.

**Please note that registration is not official until payment is received.**

Being a Suicide Prevention Champion

Participants will learn how to communicate with suicidal individuals or their loved ones and connect them with local resources. Participants will become equipped to recognize the warning signs of suicidal behaviour in their community and then direct those individuals to appropriate resources. Suicide prevention champions form connections between people in distress and local professionals.

Duration

7 hours

Price

$1,200/corporate group

Target audience

This training workshop is intended for individuals with no professional responsibility for suicide prevention. Participants should be adults who are recognized as natural caregivers in their community and who agree to play an active role in identifying vulnerable persons.

Registration

Please contact us for dates and how to register.

Being a Suicide Prevention Champion – Agriculture Sector Version

Participants will learn how to communicate with suicidal individuals or their loved ones and connect them with local resources. Participants will become equipped to recognize the warning signs of suicidal behaviour in their community and then direct those individuals to the appropriate resources. Agricultural suicide prevention champions form connections between people in distress and local professionals.

Duration

7 hours

Price

$1,200/corporate group

Target audience

This training workshop is intended for individuals with no professional responsibility for suicide prevention. Participants should be adults who are recognized as natural caregivers and who agree to identifying vulnerable persons. Agricultural suicide prevention champions must be involved in agricultural circles.2

Registration

Please contact us for dates and how to register.

Continuing training for suicide prevention champions

This continuing trainin is intended to update trained participants’ knowledge and give suicide prevention champions an opportunity to talk with their peers.

Three continuing training sessions are available:

  • Being a Suicide Prevention Champion – Basics Refresher
  • Mental Illnesses Associated with Suicide
  • Characteristics of Suicide in Seniors

Duration

3.5 hours

Price per person

Free of charge

Target audience

These training sessions are intended for individuals who have already taken the Being a Suicide Prevention Champion training workshop.

Registration

Please contact us for dates and how to register.

To register or get more information about our training and awareness-building services

Telephone: 819 564-7349
Email: preventionsuicide@jevi.qc.ca