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Suicide Prevention

Suicide is a leading cause of death in Utah, but it can be one of the most preventable.

Through positive action, planting seeds of hope, and suicide prevention training, we can take steps to reduce the number of suicides in our community.

If you are having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, there is help available.

No matter what you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. Call or text 988 to be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime, 24/7.

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Trainings

Learn how to prevent suicide by using QPR to:

  • Ask Questions to assess the situation;
  • Persuade the person to accept help;
  • Refer the person to a professional for help to get them through the crisis and treat any underlying health challenges.

Like CPR, QPR is a simple process that anyone can be trained to use to help prevent a suicide. Participants learn how to recognize the warning signs of someone who may be at risk for suicide, and then get them to appropriate help.

QPR training is 1.5 hours and is generally provided to groups 10 to 35 people.

To schedule a QPR training in Salt Lake County, contact our suicide prevention team.

Suicide Prevention Program

This is not a crisis line

(385) 468-5281
(385) 468-5308

Safety Planning is an evidence-based intervention that is proven to reduce suicidal distress and suicide attempts. This training will build knowledge and skills in recognizing warning signs, asking about suicidal thoughts, creating a collaborative safety plan with a person at risk of suicide, introducing skills to manage suicidal distress, reducing access to lethal means, and following up, with the goal of promoting long-term engagement and wellness.

This training will emphasize a strength based, empowerment approach in working with suicidal individuals.

To schedule a Creating Safety training in Salt Lake County, contact our suicide prevention team.

Suicide Prevention Program

This is not a crisis line

(385) 468-5281
(385) 468-5308

Vital Cog is training for organizations to proactively address the early warning signs of suicide in the workplace. Just as organizations have realized they can help reduce heart disease by encouraging exercise, they can also reduce suicide by promoting mental health and encouraging early identification and intervention. This training will educate and equip businesses with tools to address mental health and suicide concerns within the workplace. Specific modules can be tailored to specific groups (workplace, construction, athletics).

To schedule a Vital Cog training in Salt Lake County, contact our suicide prevention team.

Suicide Prevention Program

This is not a crisis line

(385) 468-5281
(385) 468-5308

How we talk about suicide and mental health matters. When safe messaging guidelines are followed, we contribute to a hopeful community narrative about triumph over adversity and networks of support. On the other hand, certain types of messaging about suicide can actually increase hopelessness and risk of suicide for vulnerable individuals. Safe messaging should promote resiliency, encourage help-seeking, publicize prevention successes, and encourage actions that help prevent suicide.

Decades of research from around the world shows that news reports and fictional accounts of suicide can lead to increases in suicide, particularly among youth. In contrast, safe messaging which promotes hope and encourages help seeking can save lives.

This training will provide specific guidelines and examples of how to use safe messaging as a way to prevent suicide and offer hope to those that are struggling.

To schedule a Safe Messaging training in Salt Lake County, contact our suicide prevention team.

Suicide Prevention Program

This is not a crisis line

(385) 468-5281
(385) 468-5308

Resources

If you’re thinking of taking your own life or know someone who is, there is help available. The resources below can help you overcome these thoughts and keep living, and remember that you can always call 911 if you or someone you know is in danger. No matter what you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living. Call or text 988 to be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime, 24/7.

Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition (Live On)

SafeUT App

Huntsman Mental Health Institute (formerly UNI)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Utah

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 988

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Live On Utah

The Trevor Project

Intermountain Behavioral Health Access Center - LDS Hospital