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Gatekeeper training for
suicide prevention

Training for organizations wishing to implement a suicide prevention program

Who is this training for?

A Gatekeeper is defined as an adult who, through their work, volunteer activities, role within their environment or community, or their natural listening abilities, may come into contact with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. Gatekeepers are volunteers who commit to this role and receive both training and ongoing support within their organization or community.

This training is intended for various organizations , including community, corporate, educational, and other institutions that wish to establish a Gatekeeper network within their environment. The goal is to identify and support colleagues who may be in distress or experiencing suicidal ideation.

Implementing a Gatekeeper network requires the designation of a person responsible within the organization to ensure the ongoing coordination and support of the network following the training. The CPSM offers tailored guidance and support to assist in this process.

**If your goal is to better recognize signs of distress among other populations (e.g., students, service users, etc.), we invite you to consult our list of training programs to identify the one that best meets your specific needs.

More specifically…

Gatekeeper training is designed for people who :

  • Are over 18 years of age
  • Make a voluntary commitment
  • Are not professionally responsible for working with the target clientele
  • Are likely to come to the aid of a suicidal person by virtue of their work, their voluntary activities (in a social club, for example), or the place they occupy in their environment or community (such as animation teams).
  • Are recognized for their listening skills.

Duration: 7 hours

Prerequisite: please refer to the “terms and conditions” section of this course

Training objectives

At the end of this training, the gatekeeper will be able to :

Possible variations

This training has been adapted for several clienteles. A discussion with a member of our training team will allow you to determine the most suitable variation for your team:

  • Elderly people
  • Agricultural sector
  • Veterinarian

Terms and conditions

Prior to your training session, the SPCM training team will help you :

  • Determine a selection process for volunteer gatekeeper
  • Identify your community’s designated person
    • The SPCM can act as a designated caseworker if you do not have a person trained in Intervening with the suicidal person using best practices in your environment. This role will be carried out by an caseworker via the 1-866-APPELLE (277-3553) telephone line.
  • This training is offered to a closed group from the same organization.
  • A minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 participants per training group
  • A certificate of attendance is awarded for completion of the entire course.

Pricing

Our rates vary depending on the type of organization and the type of group.

  • Corporate Price : 3 750$
  • Regular Price : 2 000$
  • Price for non-profit organizations : 1 000$

Rates are indicative and subject to change.

Due to our status as a non-profit organization , all of our prices are tax-exempt.