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Suicide Prevention Programs

Suicide is a national problem.  It is the third leading cause of teenage death.  We know that the risk of suicide is decreased if those closest to an individual in crisis recognize the warning signs and know how to help.  We offer several suicide prevention programs designed to increase people’s awareness of the signs of suicide and what to do if they see these signs.  Suicide is preventable, but it is critically important to act fast. 

QPR (QUESTION, PERSUADE, AND REFER)

• QPR Gatekeeper Training is a one to two hour training program that teaches participants three simple skills to avert suicide and save a life:  Question, Persuade, and Refer.  QPR Training also increases awareness of suicide as the most preventable cause of death.  It helps dispel myths and misconceptions, teaches warning signs, and discusses emotional reactions to suicide. 

Suicide Prevention Awareness Workshop

• This workshop is a two hour exploration in suicide awareness.  Organized around the question:  “Should we talk about suicide?”, it provides a structure in which session members can safely explore some of the most challenging issues about suicide, and it encourages every member to find a part that they can play in preventing suicide.

ASIST

• This two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) prepares people who are in designated helping roles (such as school counselors, school psychologists, teachers, school social workers, and school nurses) and others who may have a strong interest in preventing suicide to assess suicide risk and to provide immediate intervention.