The Samaritans Online Suicide Gatekeeping Course

To address the increasing trend of youth suicide cases, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Embrace Life Series 2.0: Navigating a Positive Life Project aims to provide additional support to secondary schools on crisis intervention and suicide prevention. We offer comprehensive assistance to schools, parents, teachers and students to promote their mental wellbeing.

This website is specifically launched for the public to learn the knowledge and skills related to suicide prevention. The 5 modules for this online course cover the following content:
1. The role of a suicide gatekeeper: What can we do?
2. Debunking myths about suicide: Learning the correct information about suicide prevention
3. Identifying warning signs of suicide: Noticing people with suicidal thoughts
4. Active listening and accompanying: Getting through the hard times together
5. Exploring community resources: Seeking help from the community or professionals

The online course takes an hour to complete. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive an electronic certificate.