Certificate Workshops and Event Requests

The safeTALK course was created by an organization called LivingWorks Inc. to teach participants to recognize persons who have thoughts of suicide and refer them to people who are trained to do a Suicide Intervention. The course is available to anyone over the age of 15 and is approximately 3 hours in length.

Cost per Participant
Laker (including alumni): $18.00
External: $40.00

Dates:

• November 22nd, 2024 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop, developed by LivingWorks Inc., that focuses on suicide first aid. ASIST equips participants with the skills to recognize when someone may be experiencing suicidal thoughts and collaborate with them to develop a plan that ensures their immediate safety.

While ASIST is widely utilized by healthcare providers, no formal training is required to attend. The workshop is accessible to anyone aged 16 or older, making it a valuable resource for a broad audience.

Cost per Participant
Laker (including alumni): $85.00
External: $250.00

Dates:  

• April 28th and 29th, 2025, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Small Talk is an interactive half-day workshop which examines warning signs in a child and explores intervention strategies through stories and case studies. This workshop is a Centre for Suicide Prevention Course for those working with children under the age of 12 who may have thoughts of suicide, with a focus on childhood development. This course is approximately 3.5 hours in duration.

Cost per Participant
Laker (including alumni): $40.00
External: $50.00

Dates:  To Be Announced

This workshop, a Mental Health Commission of Canada course, was developed to train people to provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid: Adults Who Interact with Youth focuses on mental health problems and first aid for youth ages 12 - 24. Topics include Mental Health problems and Stigma, Substance-related disorders, mood disorders, Anxiety and Trauma related disorders, Eating disorders and Psychotic disorders. This workshop is two days in duration.

Cost per Participant
Laker (including alumni): $75.00
External: $200.00

Dates:  To Be Announced

Looking Forward is an interactive half-day workshop created for individuals working with youth aged 12 to 24. This workshop, a Centre for Suicide Prevention Course it discusses strategies to encompass the developmental, cognitive, and emotional differences found within this age group. This course is approximately 3.5 hours in duration.

Cost per Participant
Laker (including alumni): $40.00
External: $50.00

Dates:  To Be Announced

• Please note that there is a fee for participation in all Certificate Courses.
• Registration for all Certificate Workshops will close one week before the workshop is scheduled to take place
• All registration and payment is to be completed online through the sign up link above.
• Course dates are offered based on demand and will be cancelled if the minimum number of registrants is not met.
• All workshops will take place at Nipissing University (100 College Drive, North Bay ON) unless otherwise specified.
• A confirmation e-mail will be sent to all registrants 3 days prior to the workshop, this e-mail includes the room location.
• Food/meals are not provided during any of our certificate workshops.
• Full attendance is required for the entire workshop, if more then 20 minutes is missed certificate of completion will not be provided.
• If you require any special accommodations to take part in the workshop please let us know by contacting us at mhworkshops@nipissingu.ca.
• If a session is cancelled you will be notified by e-mail up to 3 days prior to the scheduled workshop. Your options will be to request a free refund or transfer your registration to another workshop date.
• There is a 10$ administration fee for all refunds, except if we have cancelled the workshop.
• Cancellations will not be refunded if less than 5 days notice is provided.

To register for courses or inquiries, please use the link above or contact us at mhworkshops@nipissingu.ca or 705-474-3450, ext. 4507.