Free Suicide Prevention Workshops for Workplaces
Employees are in a good position to notice changes in behavior in their fellow coworkers. Our mental health workshops break down the stigma of suicide and provide a supportive environment for discussion among colleagues. Hosting a workshop demonstrates your commitment to your staff’s mental wellbeing. These free workshops also support employees whose lives have been touched by suicide. Workshops can be tailored to your workplace’s specific needs.
Construction
Construction workers are one of the professions at highest risk of suicide in Massachusetts. Our workshops provide a safe forum for difficult conversations. Topics discussed include dispelling suicide myths, self-care and coping with stress, raising awareness of the signs of suicide, and what to do when they or a loved one need help.
Transportation
Samaritans partners with transport organizations like the MBTA to provide training to drivers, operators, and administration to raise awareness of the signs of suicide, create a workplace supportive of mental health, and coping if they witness a suicide on the job.
First Responders
Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, 911 operators, and other first responders face unique stressors in their jobs. Our workshops provide specialized training to recognize signs of distress in colleagues and oneself, strategies for coping with trauma, and resources for seeking help.
Bring a Mental Health Workshop to Your Workplace
“This was very impactful. I’m proud to work for a company that welcomes this kind of training.”
American Tower Employee
workshop participant
Spread The Word
We encourage you to hang up posters with our Helpline number in common spaces at your workplace! If you would like posters, wallet cards, or wristbands with our Helpline information, please email [email protected].
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!
