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14 Jan 2026

Free suicide intervention and prevention training to take place in Donegal

Breaking Through, who coordinate the training on behalf of the HSE as part of Ireland's National Strategy to reduce suicide - called Connecting for Life - has arranged workshops scheduled for February and March

Free suicide intervention and prevention training to take place in Donegal

Prospective participants are encouraged to book their spots early as these free sessions are expected to fill quickly

Free suicide intervention and prevention training will take place in Donegal.

Breaking Through, who coordinate the training on behalf of the HSE as part of Ireland's National Strategy to reduce suicide - called Connecting for Life - has arranged workshops scheduled for February and March.

The SafeTALK program kicks off in Letterkenny on Tuesday, February 3, at the Cara House Family Resource Centre on Pearse Road from 2pm to 5:30pm. You can book here.

On Tuesday, March 10, the Pettigo Methodist Hall will host a morning session running from 10am to 1:30pm. You can book here.

Then, at the Raphoe Family Resource Centre, the workshop will span two full days on Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24, courtesy of ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training). The sessions run from 9am to 5pm each day, and organisers have emphasised that attendance on both days is essential for those who wish to complete this specific segment of the program. You can book here.

Prospective participants are encouraged to book their spots early as these free sessions are expected to fill quickly. Registration is currently open for all three locations, providing a valuable chance for personal and professional growth within the local community. This training is for over-18s only and not suitable for anyone bereaved by suicide within 12 months.

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