Suicide Alertness For Everyone or SAFE, is a program offered by the Canadian Mental Health Association in Thompson.

Stephanie Hysert with the CMHA explains what it is.

“Which is an internationally recognized, half day training program that prepares participants to recognize and engage with people who may be having thoughts of suicide and how to connect them to suicide first aid resources here in our community.”

The program is free over the next couple months at CMHA Thompson.

Hysert said she and a colleague could also come into local businesses or organizations to facilitate a session.  The only cost would be the resource book which is $20 per person.

For more information about the SAFE program, contact Hysert at 204-677-6051.