Recent Canadian research confirms that 1 in 4 farmers have had thoughts of suicide in 2021, much higher than in the general Canadian population. Farmers are believed to be at high risk for suicide because of isolated working conditions, access to means, high levels of financial risk and uncertainty, seasonality of work, and lack of access to support.
This agriculture-specific suicide awareness and prevention workshop is a 2 hour webinar that will provide participants with a general understanding of suicide risk in the community and workplace. This workshop provides four (4) steps for on-the-farm/on-the-job suicide prevention. The trainer will provide information, tools, resources, and sample scenarios relevant to the agriculture industry. After this workshop, participants will have the basic tools to know how to prepare, respond, inform, and debrief when interacting with a person with thoughts of suicide in the community or their workplace.
This is a virtual workshop led by trained AgKnow facilitators. If you need more information, please email us: hello@agknow.ca
AgKnow Facilitator: Daneille Ostafichuk
Daneille brings years of experience in facilitating services within rural communities. Growing up in rural Alberta, Daneille is deeply rooted in the region and committed to fostering well- being and mental health within our small towns and farming communities.
Cost: $65.00 CAD
Length of Workshop: 2 hours
Workshop Date: September 10th, 2024.