MEDIA RELEASE
Monday, July 13, 2026
Lloydminster, AB/SK – The City of Lloydminster’s Social Policy Framework Mental Health Working Group is offering free online suicide prevention training to help community members recognize warning signs, respond to someone in crisis and connect individuals with appropriate support.
The 90-minute, self-led digital course is designed to increase awareness and equip participants with practical skills to support someone who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm. The training is delivered through LivingWorks and is hosted locally by Family Community Support Services (FCSS).
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion. Registration will open in batches of 50 participants, with a total of 200 licenses available. Once registered, participants will have 60 days to complete the course before their access code expires.
Registration details are available at Lloydminster.ca/FCSSEvents or by phone at 780-875-6184. Residents who require assistance accessing the online training can contact FCSS at 780-875-6184 for support.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 9-1-1 immediately or contact a healthcare professional.
About the training
Participants will learn how to:
• recognize common warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide;
• respond to a person in crisis using evidence-based approaches;
• connect individuals with appropriate supports and resources; and
• build confidence in having conversations about suicide prevention.
This training has been provided with financial support from the Government of Saskatchewan.
