Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention (TSL) is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) flagship suicide prevention education program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death, what research has found related to warning signs, risk and protective factors for suicide, and strategies that can help save lives. TSL is…
Read MoreAssessing and Managing Suicide Risk
Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) Training teaches clinicians and other healthcare professionals who conduct suicide risk assessments how to determine the level of suicide risk for an individual. It focuses on developing abilities in recognizing, assessing, and managing suicide risk, along with delivering effective, tailored interventions. AMSR imparts the fundamental competencies necessary to comply…
Read MorePeer2Peer Mentoring: Students helping students build resilience.
The Peer2Peer Mentoring Program addresses the increasing mental health needs of college students by fostering supportive, peer-based relationships that promote emotional well-being, resilience, and access to resources. Designed as a complement to traditional counseling services, the program connects students seeking support with trained peer mentors, many of whom are pursuing careers in helping professions. Goals…
Read MoreReconnecting Youth (RY)
Reconnecting Youth (RY) is a school-based, evidence-informed program designed to re-engage middle and high school-aged youth (grades 6–12) who are at risk of academic failure, dropout, substance misuse, or emotional distress. Its primary objectives are to improve school performance, reduce substance use, and enhance mood management. The program also fosters school bonding, a key protective…
Read MorePeer Helpers PLUS
Peer Helpers PLUS is a two-tiered program by ThriveWay, LLC. Tier one is the Prevention and Awareness for Total Health (PATH) curriculum, and tier two is the Peer Helpers training (Peer Helpers). While this application is focused on Peer Helpers, many schools implement both tiers, and ThriveWay supports implementation of each tier with comprehensive training…
Read MoreMAD HOPE Youth Suicide Prevention Program
The MAD HOPE Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Well-Being Program’s goal is to equip young people with knowledge and skills to help themselves or others in a mental health crisis, including suicidal crises. Historically, MAD HOPE was an acronym for Making A Difference- Helping Other People Everywhere; it is more commonly just called “MAD HOPE”.…
Read MoreOne Step Ahead: Preventing Suicide in the Workplace
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) developed the One Step Ahead program to provide employees with information about the basic facts of suicide. One Step Ahead is a free, online, self-led suicide prevention gatekeeper training that educates trainees on the fundamental aspects of suicide and demonstrates how to support someone who is suicidal. This training…
Read MoreBe Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention
OVERVIEW: The Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention (BSBB for SP) training infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational community helper workshop on suicide prevention. Community members learn to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress, and to connect individuals from culturally diverse populations to help or support. GOALS AND OUTCOMES: In BSBB…
Read MoreSources of Strength Elementary
Sources of Strength (Sources) is an upstream, Strength-based suicide prevention and mental health promotion organization. The program employs a protective factor framework to boost resilience in the lives of young people, with the evidence base to show that the further we move upstream to support the development and identification of protective factors that promote healthy…
Read MorePromoting Community Conversations About Research to End Suicide (PC CARES)
Developed with rural Alaska Native communities to reduce youth suicide risk before a crisis, PC CARES (Promoting Community Conversations About Research to End Suicide) offers adults culturally-responsive ways to use suicide prevention best practices to promote mental wellbeing and reduce suicide risk in their families and communities. The model trains community health workers to facilitate…
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