Learn More About Suicide Prevention

Training & Workshops

Upcoming Trainings & Workshops

Join any of the attached training or workshops to learn more about Suicide Prevention and more.

SafeSide Prevention Programs

SafeSide Prevention offers tailored suicide prevention training for various fields, including healthcare, law enforcement, and youth services. Their programs include Connect, a resilience-building program for first responders, and InPlace Learning, a blended training model combining video-guided instruction with live interaction. SafeSide also offers CAMS training for clinicians, focusing on evidence-based strategies for managing suicidality, and the Restore Network, which supports a restorative approach to suicide-related incidents. 

Mental Health America Webinars

Mental Health America offers webinars on a variety of topics, including mental health support for diverse communities, coping strategies, workplace well-being, financial confidence for youth, and many more. These sessions provide expert insights and practical tools to help individuals and organizations improve mental health and promote overall well-being. 

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid trains adults to support adolescents (12-18) facing mental health or addiction challenges or crises. 

SPCNY – Current Training Offerings

SPCNY offers a variety of suicide prevention trainings for individuals and organizations, equipping participants with the skills to recognize warning signs, intervene, and support mental health. 

SPCNY – Training Options

SPCNY offers a variety of suicide prevention trainings for individuals and organizations, equipping participants with the skills to recognize warning signs, intervene, and support mental health.

AFSP – Community Programs

AFSP’s Community Programs provide resources and support to help prevent suicide and promote mental health awareness. These programs engage individuals and communities in prevention efforts through education, advocacy, and outreach. 

AFSP – Chapter Program Calendar

AFSP’s calendar features a variety of events and programs designed to support mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and community engagement. The events provide opportunities for education, training, and advocacy to help individuals and organizations respond to mental health challenges. 

SPCNY – Community Trainings

The Suicide Prevention Center of New York’s Communities page offers resources and support to help local communities engage in suicide prevention efforts. This section provides tools for building awareness, promoting mental health, and creating safer environments to reduce suicide risk.

Data

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

NYS.gov

Suicide Risk and Risk of Death Among Recent Veterans

Research & Reports

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Zero Suicide

Project 2025

Suicide Prevention Center of NYS

2020 Report on Suicide Prevention Activities

Suicide Prevention Competencies for Faith Leaders

2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention

SAMHSA Zero Suicide Toolkit

NYS OMH Suicide Prevention Taskforce

First Responders – CARES UP

The Impact of Suicide on Professional Caregivers

2024 Report on Suicide Prevention Activities

County Suicide Prevention Planning Survey Guidance and Designation Criteria

SafeSide Prevention

Mental Health America (MHA)

Screening & Assessment

Columbia Protocol for Communities and Healthcare

Suicide Means Reduction

Lethal Means Safety

Virtual Calming Room Jana Marie Foundation

Virtual Calming Room

A supportive online space with resources to help students, teachers, and caregivers find moments of calm, manage emotions, and strengthen resilience.

814-954-5920

Media Messaging

#BeThe1To

Suicide Prevention Center of New York State

Safe and Effective Messaging (General, Schools/Youth, Media, Other)

Talking About Suicide and LGBT Populations

Redesigning social media for youth well-being

Integrating Cultural Competency into Suicide Prevention

Mental Health Bytes: Suicide Prevention for Young Latinas

Latinas Attempting Suicide: Findings from a Decade of Research

Hispanic Adolescent Females and Suicide Risk

Creating Linguistically and Culturally Competent Suicide Prevention Materials

American Indian and Alaskan Native Suicide Prevention

Life is Precious – Latinx youth – Beatriz Coronel 2008

LGBTQ+ Family Acceptance Program

Black Suicide Prevention Initiative 2021 – Brandon Johnson

Ring the Alarm: The Crisis of Black Youth Suicide in America

HAVEN

Suicide Prevention for Faith Based Leaders and Communities: Soul Shop

County-Wide Suicide Prevention Coalition Resources

Broome County Suicide Awareness For Everyone (BCSAFE)

Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County

Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming County Suicide Prevention Coalition

Ontario County Suicide Prevention Coalition

Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition

Wayne County Suicide Prevention Coalition

Yates County Prevention Coalition