Act 582 Online and Face-to-Face Trainings

Online Trainings in Suicide Assessment, Intervention, Treatment, and Management as per Act 582:

Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFET-T)

This course is based on the evidence-based Suicide Assessment Five Step Evaluation and Triage (SAFET-T). The SAFE-T is a thorough assessment of the nature and extent of an individual’s suicidal thoughts and behaviors and when used in conjunction with information from other sources is likely to yield the detailed information needed to develop a full picture of an individual’s suicide risk.

Assessment of Suicidal Risk Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

This course is offered for free on the Zero Suicide website from the Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, though there is no certificate of completion. It is sponsored by the New York State Office of Mental Health and Columbia University.

The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality

The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) is a treatment framework in which a client and a clinician work together to keep the patient stable, ideally in outpatient therapy, and identify the “drivers” that compel the client to take their life.

Counseling on Assess to Lethal Means (CALM)

This free, two-hour workshop is designed to help mental health providers implement counseling strategies to help clients and their families reduce access to lethal means, particularly (but not exclusively) firearms. A completion certificate is available. To start the course, select "enter course."

The SOS Signs of Suicide Online Gatekeeper Program

The intended audience for this course is middle and high school staff members, or staff at other organizations looking to deepen their understanding of youth suicide prevention.

QPR Institute (Question, Persuade, Refer) Online Courses

The QPR Institute's online course catalog includes one- to two-hour gatekeeper trainings that teach lay and professional gatekeepers to recognize and respond positively to someone exhibiting suicide warning signs and behaviors. Versions of QPR have been adapted for use with a variety of professionals, including medical professionals, EMS/firefighters, school health, corrections, law enforcement, nurses, and crisis volunteers. Training is available on the QPR Institute website or via face-to-face training from a qualified trainer for a fee. See the course catalog for additional details. 

Face-to-Face Trainings in Suicide Assessment, Intervention, Treatment, and Management as per Act 582:

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

This standardized and customizable 14-hour (two consecutive days), two-trainer suicide prevention workshop is designed for members of all caregiving groups. ASIST requires instruction by a qualified trainer. Training is available from LivingWorks or qualified trainers for a fee. Find an ASIST training in your area.

Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR): Core Competencies for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals Working in Outpatient Settings

The AMSR for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals Working in Outpatient Settings (AMSR-Outpatient) curriculum develops skills in the recognition, assessment, and management of suicide risk and the delivery of effective suicide-specific interventions.

Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk (RRSR) in the Emergency Department

The Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk in the Emergency Department (RRSR-ED) is a one-day training program for emergency department (ED) personnel to improve skills in triaging, screening, assessing, treating, and making discharge dispositions for patients at risk of suicide.

Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk (RRSR): Essential Skills for Clinicians

This advanced two-day interactive training is for mental health clinicians who want to acquire competency-based skills for working with clients at risk for suicide. RRSR requires instruction by a qualified trainer. Training is available from the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) for a fee.  

Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk in Primary Care (RRSR-PC)

This 90-minute curriculum ensures primary care practitioners and staff have the knowledge and skills to include suicide risk assessments in routine office visits, elicit suicide risk when present, and work with patients to create treatment plans to reduce risk.