A Comprehensive Approach to Suicide Prevention in Schools.
Supporting prevention, intervention, and postvention through connection, communication, and coordinated care
Suicide is a Safety Issue For Our Youth
Suicide is a social issue that schools often experience first. Our programs draw on each community’s cultural values to build connected, informed, and empowered social norms that help students and families support themselves and one another.
How We Help Your Community Thrive
PROSPER supports prevention, intervention, and postvention across the entire school ecosystem. The program strengthens communication, improves early identification, and helps schools respond consistently and calmly during moments of distress. Students develop clear language, engage in peer support, and learn how to stay connected with loved ones and trusted adults. Parents learn to recognize warning signs, respond steadily, and support their children at home. Leaders receive guidance to coordinate districtwide crisis systems that protect every student. PROSPER strengthens connectedness, and connectedness reduces risk.
–10th Grade Student
“It put suicide into a new light for me, it isn't a mental disorder like I was always told.”
– 7th Grade Student
“I feel more confident reaching out for help for myself or a friend.”
- 9th Grade Student
“I learned how to reach out to a trusted adult."
Empower Everyone Who Can Help
- Staff Training: 6-hour or 2-hour PROSPER training that builds staff competence, confidence, and comfort in identifying risk and using evidence-based skills to help students, connecting them to trusted adults and parents
- Student Training: Grade-appropriate PROSPER sessions that empower students, strengthen peer support, reduce stigma, and improve help-seeking and connection to trusted adults
- Curriculum and Design Support: Guidance for leaders to integrate upstream suicide prevention into curriculum, SEL, and professional learning using current research and best practices
- Parent and Caregiver Education: Skill-building that helps parents recognize warning signs, respond effectively at home, and understand how technology and social media influence youth mental health and suicide risk
- Comprehensive District Strategy: Ongoing technical assistance to create a strength-based, culturally adapted districtwide approach to prevention, intervention, and postvention aligned with current policies
Training for Coaches (60 Minutes) PROSPER Suicide Prevention April 21, 2026
A practical, evidence-based suicide prevention training designed specifically for coaches working with youth and athletes. This activity earns 1 CE credit and is eligible for ACE, IPCE,CME and APA continuing education. Price $55 Admit One
$55 Admit One
PROSPER Suicide Prevention Training for Teachers (90 Minutes) April 22, 2026
A practical, evidence-based suicide prevention training designed specifically for educators supporting student safety and wellbeing. This activity earns 1.5 CE credit and is eligible for ACE, IPCE,CME and APA continuing education. Price $55 Admit One