Skills for Safer Living

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A supportive program for youth and young people experiencing suicidal thoughts, and for the people who care about them.

Reaching out for support can feel difficult. If you or someone you care about is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone.

Skills for Safer Living is a group-based program designed to help youth, young people, and their support persons build skills, understanding, and connection. It offers a safe space to learn practical coping strategies and connect with others who understand what you may be going through.

Join the next program cycle. The May 13th cycle has been cancelled. Please check back for the rescheduled 4-week cycle, or complete the Expression of Interest form below and we’ll be in touch when dates are confirmed.

Program Overview

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Skills for Safer Living is a structured, short-term program for youth, young people, and their support persons who are navigating suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts. It provides practical tools and supportive conversations that help participants build safer coping strategies and strengthen support systems.

Program Structure

Participation is voluntary and designed to create a supportive, respectful environment. Skills for Safer Living runs in small group cycles. Each cycle includes:

A series of structured group sessions
Guided conversations led by trained facilitators
Opportunities to learn and practice new coping skills
Connection with others navigating similar experiences

Participants will also have an opportunity to speak with a team member before the program begins, to make sure the program is the right fit.

Who the Program Is For

Who Can Take Part

Eligibility

Participants must live in Alberta, Canada. The program is designed for people who have experienced:

How to Join

If you are interested in taking part, the first step is to complete the Expression of Interest form below. If you find it easier to reach out directly, you can call 780-539-6680 or email info@sp-rc.ca and we can help you complete the intake with support.

After submitting the form:

A team member will review your information
You will be contacted for a follow-up conversation
If the program is a good fit, you will receive information about upcoming group cycles

Step 1 of 2

What type of registration is this?(Required)

Participant Type Selection

Youth Information

Youth Name(Required)

First Last

Pronouns

Self Described Details

Date of Birth(Required)

Youth

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Address - Participants must live in Alberta(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Experience with Suicide(Required)

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.If you are in crisis, help is available:Suicide Crisis Helpline 24/7 crisis support to talk with a trained responder who will listen and provide emotional peer support Call or text 988Kids Help Phone Free, 24/7, multilingual and confidential support to young people Call: 1-800-668-6868 Text: 686868Hope for Wellness Line Available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada Call: 1-855-242-3310

Support Person Details

Name(Required)

First Last

Pronouns

Pronoun Description

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Relationship to Youth(Required)

Would you like to add a second support person?

Yes

This program is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For 24-hour support, call the Alberta Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642 or the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 988.

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