Boys and Girls Club Chief Professional Officer, Bruce LeClaire and Wellness Court Counselor, Esther Belin hosted the first safeTALK suicide awareness training on Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Buckskin Charlie Room. The training gave the opportunity for people to recognize suicidal thoughts, apply the appropriate first-aid interventions and helps the trainees become aware of caregivers in the community who can support a suicidal person.

safeTALK trainer, Bruce LeClaire, explains the different departments and hotlines that are available locally to help a person while they’re aiding a suicidal person. LeClaire started training staff and community members in safeTALK in 2018.