Suicide Intervention Training
This training is designed to equip gatekeepers with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively and with care to individuals at risk of suicide.
Suicide Intervention Training Certification Process: The certification process occurs through two stages that certify participants over 6 years.
Suicide Intervention Training (SIT)
2 days from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day with a 1-hour Break
Successful completion of the SIT 2-Day will certify a participant for 3 years
Suicide Intervention Training Rapport, Assess and Plan (R.A.P.) Refresher
One day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 1-hour Break
Successful completion of the R.A.P. Refresher will certify a participant for an additional 3 years.
To maintain certification, 3 Years after completing the R.A.P. Refresher, the SIT 2-Day is required to renew certification.
Available to:
Gatekeepers- professionals, volunteers, individuals, and practicum students supporting at-risk populations.
Community groups.
Schools, colleges, universities.
Local organizations and businesses.
Suicide Intervention Training and Refreshers are available in person.
Financial Investment:
Outreach and Education Services are delivered at no cost or subsidy based on funding and capacity.
Counselling services are subsidized so fees will be discussed at the time of Intake. No person will be denied services based on financial hardship.
Contact: Outreach and Education Team
Email: Outreach@lfsfamily.ca
Phone: 403-327-5724
Location: 1098 3 Ave. North, Lethbridge
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 4:00 am
Closed Statutory Holidays
Please remember that support is available if you need someone to talk to. If you are in an emergency, please call 911.
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Distress Line of Southwestern Alberta: 403-327-7905 or toll-free 1-888-787-2880
Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310
Alberta Health Services Mental Health Line: 1-877-303-2642
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 988
211 Alberta: to find programs and services in your community.
