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The Village of New Lenox and its Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with Sertoma Star Services, is pleased to announce a (FREE) suicide prevention program called “safeTALK.”  This program will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 8:30am to 12:30pm in the Community Room at the New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451. 
 
Registration is being handled through Eventbrite via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safetalk-free-4-hour-training-in-suicide-alertness-skills-tickets-1064467273269?aff=oddtdtcreator
 
“safeTALK” is a 4-hour training in suicide alertness skills.  Attendees will learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection.  This program is widely used by professionals and is applicable for the general public.
 
 “safeTALK” works!  Studies have shown that participants gain confidence:
 

• Asking people about suicide directly
• Connecting them to life-saving resources
• Keeping them safe until those resources take over

 
This program is ideal for community members, counselors, social workers, clinicians, educators, coaches, athletes, firefighters, police officers, students and anyone wishing to learn life-saving suicide alertness skills. 
 
Additional questions regarding this program may be directed to Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator, Village of New Lenox - [email protected] or (815) 462-6493. 

Additional information about “safeTALK” may also be found at https://www.livingworks.net/safeTALK.