Fostering Connection for Adults Ages 55+
As we age, life brings many joyful days and challenging moments. For adults 55 and older, major life changes like retirement, health issues, moving from home, and grief can lead to feelings of isolation, sadness, and suicidal thoughts. But those who are struggling do not have to face these moments alone.
Samaritans offers free, 1-hour workshops designed to foster connection, community, and hope for adults 55+. Created by experienced trainers with clinical guidance and grounded in 50 years of expertise the program covers:
- How to care for our mental health and build personal resilience
- Risk factors and warning signs to watch for
- Practice effective listening skills to support loved ones
- How to get help if someone is struggling
Add Suicide Prevention to Your Curriculum
We are happy to share the suicide prevention services we provide as part of your healthcare organization’s continuing education program. Contact us to discuss how we can make suicide prevention part of your curriculum.
Workshops for Older Adults
Whether you’re looking to support a friend or family member, care for yourself, or simply learn more, this workshop offers a nonjudgmental space to share, listen, and grow. This workshop is particularly valuable for caregivers supporting older adults. You are not alone, and your presence can make a difference.
Caregivers Who Serve Older Adults
Our suicide prevention workshops for caregivers who work with older adults aims to empower professionals with skills and resources to support a patient in crisis. Additional discussion may include de-stigmatizing suicide and mental illness in the community, self-care and stress management, and who to reach out to if you, a coworker, or a loved one may be struggling.
Schedule a Suicide Prevention
Workshop for Older Adults
“I really feel like I learned a lot of useful information that will be so helpful not only as a nurse but in helping others in my life.”
Workshop Participant
Spread The Word
We encourage you to hang up posters with our Helpline number in your clinic! If you would like posters, wallet cards, or wristbands with our Helpline information, please email education@samaritanshope.org.
Need to help someone who is struggling?
Many people are afraid to talk about suicide, but it is often a great relief to someone thinking about suicide to know that you have noticed their pain. If you worry that someone you know may be suicidal, we have a few suggestions about how to help support them.
Other Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Workshops
Hear from Workshop Attendees
We often hear great feedback about how powerful our suicide prevention workshops are on participants’ lives! Read the stories from those who have hosted or attended one of our workshops!
