Helping Increase Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace
Employees are in a good position to notice changes in behavior in their fellow coworkers. Our free workplace suicide prevention 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.
Workshops for Construction Workers
Construction workers are one of the professions at highest risk of suicide in Massachusetts. Our workplace suicide prevention 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.
Workshops for Transportation Workers
Samaritans partners with transport organizations like the MBTA to provide mental health training to drivers, operators, and administration to raise awareness of the signs of suicide. Our goal is to help create a workplace supportive of mental health and assist with coping if they witness a suicide on the job.
Workshops for First Responders
Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, 911 operators, and other first responders face unique stressors in their jobs. Our first responder suicide prevention workshops provide specialized training to recognize signs of distress in colleagues and oneself, strategies for coping with trauma, and resources for seeking help.
Schedule a Suicide Prevention Workshop for 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!
