Local Suicide Prevention Trainings
Nevada County Public Health, in partnership with Nevada County Behavioral Health, offers three types of suicide prevention trainings to the community. Below is a list of available trainings, each of which are offered over the course of the year. To sign up for a training, get the training schedule emailed to you, or request us to provide a training for your organization, please complete this form.
- Know the Signs: Learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide and resources available to help. (30-minute to 2-hour workshop)
- safeTALK: Learn to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support. (4-hour workshop)
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills and Training): Learn to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. (2-day workshop)
Other trainings from the County of Nevada:
- Mental Health First Aid: Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. (8-hour workshop offered by What’s Up Wellness). Visit What’s Up? Wellness’ website for information on upcoming training.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid: Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. (8-hour workshop offered by What’s Up Wellness). Visit What’s Up? Wellness’ website for information on upcoming training.
If someone you know needs immediate help with thoughts of suicide, please contact the Nevada County Crisis Line at 530-265-5811 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Call 911 if a suicide attempt is underway or immediate medical attention is needed.
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