As part of our system goals to supporting student & staff wellness, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians of the WRDSB.

What is safeTALK?

safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper.

What are the goals and objectives of safeTALK?

  • Recognize that invitations to help are often overlooked
  • Move beyond common tendencies to miss, dismiss and avoid suicide
  • Notice and respond to situations in which thoughts of suicide may be present
  • Apply basic TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and KeepSafe)

Interested in participating?

Parents/guardians may register for any session. Please be aware that pre-registration is a must, as a spot will be saved for you. Please let us know if you are unable to attend after registering for a session.

safeTALK Training Sessions

Date: October 24, 2016
Location: Suddaby Public School, Library – 171 Frederick Street, Kitchener
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
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Date: November 7, 2016
Location: WRDSB Education Centre, Cambridge Room – 51 Ardelt Avenue, Kitchener
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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Date: November 24, 2016
Location: Galt Collegiate Institute – 200 Water Street North, Cambridge
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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Date: December 1, 2016
Location: WRDSB Education Centre, Cambridge Room – 51 Ardelt Avenue, Kitchener
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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