HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Department of Health partners with The Cohen Clinic at Child & Family Services to sponsor a two-day, in-person LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training workshop open to Maui residents, Feb. 8 and 9.

Participants in the workshop will learn to recognize when an individual may be thinking about suicide, how to provide a skilled intervention and develop a safety plan, according to a DOH news release.

According to the release, suicide prevention skills training is one of the most effective prevention approaches.

The goal of LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is to approach suicide on a community level. The training focuses on participants’ skills and readiness, empowering them to recognize the signs of suicide risk, help keep people safe and provide support and hope.

The training is free and open to people 18 years and older. Space is limited. Register online or contact Melody Bell at mbell@cfs-hawaii.org.

The workshop will be held 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 9 at the University of Hawaii Maui College at 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Ka Lama Room 102 in Kahului.