Below are training opportunities MHA of Wisconsin is able to support. If MHA cannot directly provide the training, we will work with you to identify an organization that can.
Creating the zero suicide culture; ensuring every patient has a pathway to care; developing a competent workforce; identifying and assessing suicide risk level; using effective, evidence-based care and continuing contact after care are all part of this two-day programming based on the Zero Suicide Initiative developed by the National Alliance for Suicide Prevention. Health systems and ancillary organizations learn how to collaborate and together develop continuity of care for those in mental health care upon release from the emergency room or inpatient care and more.
ASIST & safeTALK (LivingWorks) List of Trainers in WI
Trusted by professionals yet learnable by anyone, LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is the only workshop of its kind. Updated continually to reflect new knowledge, LivingWorks ASIST has been empowering people to provide skilled, life-saving interventions for over 35 years.
Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK (4 hours) empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it's the world's fastest-growing suicide prevention training.
QPR Gatekeeper Training
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. QPR is just one of the existing evidence-based gatekeeper trainings. See this comparison table from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) for more information.
Webinars & Conference Calls
Stay up to date on evidence-based approaches to suicide prevention through free webinars offered through various sources. This page also includes resources for existing learning communities in Wisconsin.