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 if offered for free, though there is no certificate of completion. It is sponsored by the New York State Office of Mental Health and Columbia University. It can be accessed on the Zero Suicide website from the Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.
The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality
CAMS (The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) is a treatment framework in which a client and a clinician work together to keep the patient stable, ideally in outpatient therapy, and identifies the “drivers” that compel the client to take their life.
Counseling on Assess to Lethal Means (CALM)
A free, two-hour workshop 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; completion certificate available. To start the course, select "enter course."
The SOS Signs of Suicide (R) 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.