Facing Suicide

Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM Conversations)
2026-09-14 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual
This workshop is designed to provide friends, family, and others with information on how to recognize and respond to suicide risk, with an additional focus on reducing access to lethal means, especially firearms. The training includes practical strategies, real-life scenarios, and tools to help create safer environments for individuals who may be at risk.
2 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

Foundational Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) Using the Stanley Brown
2026-09-21 10:30 - 12:30
The Stanley Brown Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) is a brief, evidence-based approach designed to reduce suicide risk by helping individuals recognize warning signs, build coping strategies, and identify sources of support.
This free training offers an overview of the Stanley Brown SPI tool and provides hands-on practice to help participants build confidence in using the intervention with people experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Participants will learn how to understand the structure and components of the Stanley Brown SPI form and practice administering SPI through interactive role-play exercises.
2 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

An Overview of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
2026-10-09 09:00 - 10:30
Learn to confidently use the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to assess suicide risk, recognize warning signs, and determine next steps. This practical, skills-focused training is designed for real-world application.
1.5 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

Navigating Collaboration with Differing Levels of Risk Tolerance around Suicidality
2026-10-13 11:00 - 12:00
Approaches to supporting individuals at risk of suicide can look different across the continuum of care. Emergency departments, inpatient units, outpatient clinics, primary care, crisis services, schools, and community programs each bring unique roles, resources, and constraints. These differences can sometimes create varying expectations and make care transitions more complex.
This webinar introduces a practical framework for understanding how perspectives on suicide risk vary across settings and professional roles, and how teams can work together to provide safe, person-centered care and smoother handoffs.
1 continuing education credit approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.
