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Livingworks

Fayetteville, NC. (888) 733-5484

Description

This organization helps congregations improve their mental health and safety initiatives through comprehensive suicide prevention training. LivingWorks believes in the importance of building a suicide-safer environment within faith communities. With over 40 years of experience, LivingWorks shares its expertise through renowned training programs like LivingWorks ASIST and LivingWorks safeTALK. Their mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide life-saving support to those in need. To enhance the safety and well-being of their communities, LivingWorks offers evidence-based training, educational resources, and ongoing support for congregational leaders.

Features

  • Training programs for individuals
  • Training programs for organizations and communities
  • Educational blog posts and podcast episodes

Recommended Audience

Christian congregational leaders seeking understanding and competency in suicide prevention.

Cost

Varies per service

Practical Applications

  • Participate in LivingWorks safeTALK as a staff to learn how to identify suicide warning signs and connect individuals within your congregation to appropriate resources.
  • Attend LivingWorks ASIST to develop practical skills for suicide intervention and create effective safety plans.
  • Incorporate LivingWorks training into your congregation to cultivate a supportive and suicide-safer environment.
  • Learn how to become a certified suicide prevention trainer through the LivingWorks Training for Trainers (T4T) program.
  • Share insights from LivingWorks training with your congregation to raise awareness and encourage open discussions about mental health and suicide prevention.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Matt Burke

Senior Director of Resource Consulting and Grants

Matt Burke is the senior director of resource consulting and grants for the Center for Congregations. Prior to this role, he also served as the director of the northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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