Talk Saves Lives: A Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Robert and Janet Bennett Library, 32777 Five Mile. The free program will be presented by Livonia-based Hegira Health and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

This event will focus on the leading causes that move people to take their lives, up-to-date research on prevention, and what the collective community can do to reduce suicide.

Hegira Health is also offering suicide prevention training for business and human resources managers to better handle distressed employees. The training is also recommended for youth and religious leaders. Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) is a one-to-two-hour training seminar that can be held at the venue of your choice.