It's Time to Talk about it!
You probably know how to spot somebody who is choking and you may even know the Heimlich maneuver, which can a be a life-saving intervention. But spotting the warning signs of suicide among young people as well as learning how to intervene and help them, however, isn't nearly as easy.
That's why there is It's Time to Talk about it!, or ITTIA. ITTAI is a training course that teaches families and adults how to have conversations about suicide with youth in order to provide support and help create a safety net for them.
It's all about saving the lives of our young people. Sign up today to get certified.
About
It's Time to Talk about it! teaches family members, care givers, and other invested community members who interact with young people how to recognize the warning signs and risk factors of suicide in youth.
A Few Details
It's easy to get certified in It's Time to Talk about it!
Time
You can complete It's Time to Talk about it! in under 2 hours.
Location
We offer It's Time to Talk about it! in-person and virtually through Zoom.
Cost
FREE.
Each of our training courses is 100% free. Told you it was easy.
Why you should get Certified
Getting certified in It's Time to Talk about it! is about more than walking away with a certificate. It demonstrates your commitment to saving lives.
1 in 3
Florida High School students report feeling sad or hopeless.
1 in 6
Florida High School students report seriously considering suicide.
1 in 7
Florida High School students report a plan to attempt suicide.
1 in 11
Florida High School students attempted suicide.
CDC, Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
You've got more questions about It's time to Talk about it! and we've got answers. Learn more about the training course below.
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What will I learn in It's Time to Talk about it!?Learn how to identify risk: You will learn the warning signs and risk factors of suicide and be able to differentiate between warning signs and risk factors. Learn to talk about suicide: You will learn strategies to approach and communicate with young people about suicide. You will also learn to ask the suicide question. Learn how to support a young person in need: You will learn how to build a safety net for at-risk youth, ways to promote strengths and resiliency or protective factors, and learn about resources that can help. Build the confidence to do 1-3: Research supports that those who take the ITTAI training feel more prepared to deal with such a tough topic and are more likely to begin a conversation about suicide.
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What delivery options do you provide?Talkable Communities provides It's Time to Talk about it! in the in-person and virtual delivery modalities.
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How long does It's Time to Talk about it! take to complete?Both the in-person and virtual delivery options take just under 2 hours to complete.
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Where do you host It's Time to Talk about it! courses?We provide in-person It's Time to Talk about it! in Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Our virtual courses can be attended by anyone in the world.
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Who should take It's Time to Talk about it!?It's time to Talk about it! is specifically designed for parents, family members, and care givers but open to anyone that loves or cares for a young person. Parents Family Members Care Givers Teachers & School Staff Camp Counselors Pastors Youth Group Leaders Health and Human Services Workers Peers Neighbors Other Caring Citizens
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How do I request a private It's Time to Talk about it! training?You may request a private training using the 'Private Training Request' form below. Talkable Communities is able to accommodate private in-person trainings in Clay, Duval, Flagler, Putnam, Nassau, St. Johns and some of the surrounding counties. We are able to accommodate private virtual trainings for anyone in the world. Private trainings can accommodate up to 50 learners and we require at least 15 to fulfill a private training request. Private trainings are subject to trainer availability. We do our best to accommodate all requests. For in-person private training courses, the hosting individual/organization will be required to provide a training room to accommodate all learners and with access to technology (Large TV w/HDMI cord or Projector with speakers).
Request a Private Training
Please use the form below to request a private It's Time to Talk about it! training. For more information on private training requests, please consult the FAQs above.