Intro to Workplace Suicide Awareness

A Suicide Prevention Month Webinar for Leaders

September 17, 2026

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MT

Hosted by: Quinn Advisory Group

Presented by: Tara Adams, Founder, Abridge Consulting

Eligible for CPHR Continuing Education Credits

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Building Confidence to Recognize, Respond, and Support

While the topic of suicide can feel uncomfortable, many leaders, employees, and organizations are increasingly encountering it in both their personal and professional lives.

During Suicide Prevention Month, join us for a practical and compassionate introduction to workplace suicide awareness. This 60-minute session provides participants with a foundational understanding of suicide in the community and workplace, along with four practical steps for responding confidently and appropriately when someone may be struggling.

Participants will leave with actionable tools, resources, and increased confidence to support a colleague, employee, client, or themselves when facing thoughts of suicide.

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In This Session, You’ll Learn:

Understanding suicide awareness and why it matters in today's workplace

Common myths and misconceptions surrounding suicide

Warning signs and risk factors leaders and employees should recognize

The Four Steps of Workplace Suicide Awareness:
• Prepare
• Respond
• Inform
• Debrief

How to have supportive, respectful conversations when someone may be struggling

Resources and referral pathways available in the community

Strategies to create a workplace culture where asking for help and offering help are normalized

Real-world workplace audio scenarios and practical examples

Who Should Attend

Business Owners & Organizational Leaders

Human Resources Professionals

Managers & Supervisors

Benefits and Wellness Leaders

Health & Safety Professionals

Employee Wellness Committees

Anyone interested in building a psychologically safer workplace

Why Attend?

Suicide impacts every sector, industry, and community. Many employees and leaders want to help but aren’t sure what to say or do.

This session focuses on awareness—not intervention certification—and helps participants develop the confidence to:

Recognize when someone may need support
Start a caring conversation
Connect individuals to appropriate resources
Support colleagues following a suicide-related event
Foster a culture of psychological safety and compassion

The goal is simple: helping people feel more prepared to both ask for help and offer help when it matters most.

Meet Your Speaker

Tara Adams

Founder, Abridge Consulting

Tara Adams is a trusted facilitator, educator, and workplace mental health consultant who helps organizations build confidence around difficult but important conversations. Through practical education and real-world examples, Tara equips leaders and employees with tools that promote psychological safety, resilience, and well-being in the workplace.

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Courses Delivered

Trusted Workplace Mental Health Educator

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Part of Quinn Advisory Group's Workplace Well-Being Education Series

This webinar is part of Quinn Advisory Group's ongoing commitment to helping Canadian employers develop healthier, more supportive workplaces through practical education and evidence-informed strategies.

All Sessions Eligible for CPHR CPD Hours