Events Calendar

Please register here.  

safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support.

What You Will Learn: 

1. Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector.
2. Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunities to seek or provide help.
3. Describe the four TALK steps that enable helpers to facilitate safe connections.
4. Demonstrate basic skills in applying these TALK steps.
5. Know how to connect someone to community resources that help them keep safe from suicide.

Webinar Details: 

• When: Monday, June 9 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Where: In person, N116 Lindquist Center
• Who: Current and aspiring preK-12 educators, school staff, and school mental health professionals  
• Cost: $45 (Payment for this event is non-refundable unless you contact us to request cancelation and a refund at least 7 days prior to the event start date. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.) 
• BTLC Credits: IS, SEBMH (2 credits)

This is a fee-based event but free to University of Iowa students in the Teacher Education Program (TEP). 

TEP students: Please reach out to TLC@uiowa.edu for the non-fee registration link.

Registration deadline for University of Iowa TEP students is one week prior to the workshop. Cancelation deadline for University of Iowa TEP students is 48 hours prior to the workshop by emailing TLC@uiowa.edu. If University of Iowa TEP students cancel less than 48 hours, they will be assessed the registration cost of $45.

Registration Capacity: 30

By registering for this event, you agree to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes. If you have any questions or concerns, please email scsmh-main@uiowa.edu and we will work with you to make any accommodations.