Assessing the feasibility of delivering safeTALK to young people experiencing homelessness

Young Australians experiencing homelessness are at elevated risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. LivingWorks’ safeTALK training teaches people the necessary skills for responding to someone thinking of suicide, including how to connect them with further support.

Citation:
Bak JR, Freeman J, Perry Y, Raab D, Pugh C, Hird K, Wright Toussaint D, …… Strauss P. Assessing the feasibility of delivering safeTALK to young people experiencing homelessness. Adv Ment Health. 2026.

Keywords:
Suicide prevention; safeTALK; homelessness; peer intervention; youth intervention

Abstract:
Young Australians experiencing homelessness are at elevated risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. LivingWorks’ safeTALK training teaches people the necessary skills for responding to someone thinking of suicide, including how to connect them with further support.