Be a Samaritan: You Can Play a Part in Suicide Prevention | Mind Your Head
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Be a Samaritan: You Can Play a Part in Suicide Prevention | Mind Your Head

Equip yourself with basic knowledge on suicide prevention and how you can support friends or loved ones who are in distress.

Date and time

Friday, November 1 · 2 - 5pm GMT+8

Location

Woodlands Regional Library - Programme Zone

900 South Woodlands Drive #01-03 Singapore, 730900 Singapore

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Important Notice

This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here:  https://account.nlb.gov.sg/.

About the Programme

Trigger Warning: This programme will include discussions on sensitive and emotional content surrounding suicide.

Anyone can help prevent suicide by learning its risks and warning signs and providing appropriate intervention. The ‘Be a Samaritan’ workshop aims to empower all participants with the know-how of suicide prevention and practical skills as a first responder to any individual who is thinking about suicide.

This programme is organised in collaboration with Samaritans of Singapore Limited (SOS).

About Time of Your Life

Organised by the National Library Board, the Time of Your Life (TOYL) features informative talks, creative workshops, learning communities and resources for those aged 50 and above. Covering a wide range of topics such as Digital, Careers, Sustainability, Arts & Wellness, start your learning journey with us today. Visit https://go.gov.sg/toyl for the full programme listing and check out our dedicated publication at https://go.gov.sg/50plusmag.

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Please note the following:

  • All participants are required to register for a ticket. Each ticket admits 1 person only. Please present your ticket when you enter the library and the event venue.
  • Arrive 10 mins before the session commences. Seats of late attendees may be given to those in the waitlist.
  • NLB reserves the right to deny entry to participants who do not abide by the ground rules.
  • Please note that photos and/or videos of this programme and its participants may be taken.

Organized by

The National Library Board (NLB) manages a network of 28 libraries, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore. NLB promotes reading, learning and information literacy by providing a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service through the National Library and a comprehensive network of libraries.