CALM Training

CALM Conversations is intended for a general audience and requires no prior training in mental health or suicide prevention.

Many people do not access behavioral or physical health care despite having thoughts of or being at risk of suicide. Yet many of them signal to others – directly or indirectly – that they are struggling. This workshop is designed to provide friends, family and others with information on how to recognize and respond to suicide risk with an additional focus on reducing access to lethal means – especially firearms. 

Participants learn how to talk with someone who might be having suicidal thoughts in a collaborative, non-judgmental, and supportive manner.