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Talk Saves Lives
Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Offered by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Cost: Free
Duration: 35-45 minute program

Learn common risk factors, warning signs and how to keep attendees and other people safe.

Specialized modules for Seniors, LGBTQIA
Audience: 18+

More than Sad:
Teen Depression
Offered by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Cost: Free
Duration: 26-minute film with facilitated discussion

Teach teens, parents and teachers to recognize the signs of depression and other mental health disorders. Challenges stigma and demystifies treatment process. How to initiate conversations with teens and connect to appropriate help.

Training qualifies for 2hrs of ACT 71 training requirement (four hours) in youth suicide awareness and prevention every 5 years for professional educators serving students in grades 6-12.

Audience: Teen program – HS students, Parents, Educators 18+

Gizmos Possums
Guide to Mental Health
Offered by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Cost: Free

38-page booklet

Audience: For ages 5-11

Its Real:
Teens and Mental Health
Offered by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Cost: Free
Duration: 17 min documentary film

Group presentation and facilitated discussion.

Audience: College students

ASIST –
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Cost: $325 per person
Duration: Two-day training, 16hrs

Interactive workshop in suicide first aid and intervention, recognizing signs of those contemplating suicide.

*More advanced training
Audience: 18+, good for clinicians, not recommended for those who have a recent suicide loss.

Mental Health First Aid -
Youth and Adult

Cost: $86 per person or free if organization qualifies under grant populations or organization serves HealthChoices members
Duration: 8hr in person or hybrid 2hrs asynchronous and 6hrs live instruction (in person or zoom).

MHFA educates participants on the signs and risk factors of mental health and substance use disorders. It builds awareness of early intervention and helps reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues. Participants are trained in how to respond to someone experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis or challenge by using the 5 step Mental Health Action Plan (ALGEE).

Audience: 18+

QPR -
Question, Persuade, Refer

Cost: Booklet - $3.00
Duration: 1-1 1/2 hrs

Teaches prevention, causes, warning signs of suicide. How to question, persuade and refer someone who may be contemplating suicide.

Audience: 18+; open to all. Youth course for adults who engage with youth 5-18; Adult for those who engage primarily with adults.