Suicide is a leading cause of death among students. Let’s change that. Together.
We help education communities across Virginia increase their knowledge and create the infrastructure to…
- Promote wellness & safety for students.
- Identify & support those in distress.
- Effectively respond to those at risk for suicide.
Free online course: Comprehensive Suicide Prevention for Campuses
75+ Suicide Prevention Presentation Recordings: Join email list for access
Free Suicide Prevention Training, Virtual & On-Site
Resource Library: 200+ Publications & Websites
We are not a crisis response or emergency care center.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988.
In case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Our Mission:
To equip Virginia’s education communities to address suicide risk proactively and responsively. We support campuses by promoting well-being and providing training, consultation, opportunities for collaboration, and planning for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
We Help Guide Strategic Planning.
Our free online course, Comprehensive Suicide Prevention for Campuses, can help your team:
- Develop policies, protocols, and programs.
- Utilize a public health approach to suicide prevention.
We Provide Training.
We facilitate multiple options for in-person and online gatekeeper training for:
- Suicide Prevention
- Suicide Intervention
- Suicide Postvention
We Share Resources.
We curate and maintain a library of resources about suicide prevention, mental health, and more.