Suicide Prevention & Intervention

This class is designed to raise suicide awareness and provide practical intervention techniques. In addition to understanding the myths and reasons behind suicide, it’s also imperative to assess the lethality of the suicidal person. This class will give members of public safety methods, tips and questions to assess and assist the suicidal person in order to help them de-escalate.

Experts agree that 80%-90% of those individuals completing suicide often communicate their suicidal intent to someone. To the untrained, these usually subtle communications are often ignored, which is why a successful intervention, applied by those trained in suicide prevention and intervention skills, has been proven to save lives. Public Safety peers, supervisors, and administrators are in ideal positions to monitor the psychological wellness of their department members. The training and awareness techniques provided in the class will help provide the confidence necessary to recognize the suicidal danger signs in order get the suicidal person the help they need.

Certifications & Qualifying Credits Available

POST – 8-hour and 4-hour Certification # 7180-20803
STC 4-hour – Certification # 03192756
STC 8-hour – Certification #874-70524
Continuing Education for Fire Personnel EMSA # 62 2032

Our Family of Companies

The Counseling Team International (TCTI) provides culturally competent short-term counseling, critical incident debriefings, training and pre-employment psychological testing. https://thecounselingteam.com

First Responder Wellness (FRW) is a comprehensive inpatient/outpatient behavioral wellness treatment program exclusively for first responders. We treat post traumatic stress, alcohol, addiction, anxiety and depression. https://firstresponder-wellness.com

Shift Wellness provides retreats for peer support teams, trauma & resilience, and spouses. https://shiftwellness.com