Schedule a Suicide Prevention Workshop for Your School
Youth feel immense pressure from bullying, harassment on social media, difficult coursework, unhealthy friendships and relationships, and many other stressors. Our free workshops for middle and high schools foster tough conversations for your students, parent groups, faculty, and administration. Reach out today to schedule an in person or virtual workshop for your school.
Youth
Our youth workshops aim to help students understand their emotions and feel less alone. Interactive classroom workshops give young people a safe forum for conversation. Students discuss suicide myths, prevention strategies, self-care and coping, identifying trusted adults, and what to do when they or a friend need help. Youth workshops are most appropriate for ages 12 and up, but can be tailored to your group.
School Staff and Faculty
School staff workshops provide tools and resources to respond to a student in distress. Staff will learn to recognize risk factors and warning signs of suicide, how to talk to students who are struggling, and identify how to connect students with help. These workshops are best for teachers, guidance counselors, nurses, and other staff.
Parent and Guardian Groups
Workshops for parents and guardians aim to teach the adults who care for students how to best support them during stressful times. Workshops can also include school protocols around suicide prevention, de-stigmatizing suicide and mental illness in the community, and resources available for support.
Schedule a Suicide Prevention Workshop for Your School
“Thank you for coming into our class, I learned a lot from you. I have been in a position where a friend told me that they wanted to kill themselves and I wasn’t sure what to say. You really helped to clear up a lot for me in being able to help my friend.”
High School Student
workshop participant
Spread The Word
We encourage you to hang up posters with our Helpline number in common spaces at your school! If you would like posters, wallet cards, or wristbands with our Helpline information, please email [email protected].
Need to help someone who is struggling?
Many people are afraid to talk about suicide, but it is often a great relief to someone thinking about suicide to know that you have noticed their pain. If you worry that someone you know may be suicidal, we have a few suggestions about how to help support them.
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Hear from Workshop Attendees
We often hear great feedback about how powerful our suicide prevention workshops are on participants’ lives! Read the stories from those who have hosted or attended one of our workshops!
