Use TASC: Tune In • Ask • State • Connect

Knowing the signs is one thing — knowing what to say is another. The TASC model helps guide these conversations.

• Tune In: Notice changes in behavior, mood, or attendance.
• Ask: “Are you thinking about suicide?” Asking does not increase risk — it shows you care.
• State: “You matter. Your life is important.”
• Connect: Get them help. Call 988, or connect them to peer support.
  

These crucial tools will help you engage in a conversation that can make a difference. Just remember, training crews to talk about suicide can save lives, just like training them to use fall protection.