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PROSPER® Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training
Many community members, including professionals, never receive formal training in suicide risk management and intervention, leaving them uncertain about how to respond when someone is in crisis. PROSPER® empowers communities and equips professionals with evidence-based tools to provide meaningful support during a suicidal crisis.
Our evidence-based trainings, offered in a variety of formats, are designed to build confidence, competence, and comfort in recognizing risk and helping individuals in crisis.
🎓 CE Credits available (CME, APA, ACE, IPCE)
✅ Evidence-based. Practical. Community-driven.
About PROSPER
Innovation in Suicide Prevention and Intervention: Let’s PROSPER Together!
Suicide is not just a mental health issue. It is a complex societal challenge, comparable to poverty, homelessness, and crime. Many communities struggle with one-size-fits-all approaches that don’t work.
The PROSPER model (Proactive Reduction of Suicide in Populations via Evidence-Based Research) offers dynamic, culturally responsive prevention and intervention training that:
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Equips professionals with practical, research-backed tools
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Builds connected, resilient communities
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Reduces stigma and inspires collective action
By moving beyond reactive hospitalization to patient-centered, strength-based strategies, PROSPER empowers individuals and creates lasting change.
John C. Webb | PROSPER® Suicide Prevention Facilitator
John C. Webb holds a Bachelor of Social Work and is a 28-year military veteran. A member of the Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force, John is committed to strengthening suicide prevention in Casper and across Natrona County.
As a PROSPER® facilitator, John values collaboration and participant engagement. John is also a certified Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) instructor and has completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). John helps community members build the confidence to recognize and respond to suicidal thoughts and connect people with resources.
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PROSPER Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training in Natrona County, WY with John C. Webb
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Explore Wyoming resourcesFrom Vision to Action: PROSPER’s Story
What began with Dr. Kent Corso’s vision to bridge research and practice has grown into a global network of advocates, experts, and communities united in preventing suicide. Since 2016, PROSPER has reached thousands, including healthcare providers, educators, first responders, faith leaders, and community members, connecting diverse people in a shared mission of hope and resilience.
PROSPER’s mission is to reduce suicide risk in communities through strength-based, culture-centric education, empowerment, and community engagement.
PROSPER thrives on collaboration, partnering with healthcare systems, schools, faith-based organizations, and governments to amplify impact.
Together, we are shifting culture from silence to action and building a world where everyone PROSPERs.
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One Minute Can Save A Life Podcast
Kent Corso, a clinical psychologist and suicidologist, introduces PROSPER, an initiative designed to reduce suicide risk through evidence-based research. Unlike traditional fear-based approaches, PROSPER focuses on long-term strategies that incorporate community values and cultural elements. The program emphasizes prevention, intervention, and postvention, encouraging community engagement and cooperation to tackle suicide as a social issue. The podcast highlights grassroots efforts and provides insights into effective suicide risk reduction.
