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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training:

This training teaches 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. QPR can be learned in as little as one hour, and courses can be tailored for the needs of specific audiences. Go here for more information about QPR, or contact us to schedule a free training for your group or organization.

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Talk Saves Lives:

Talk Saves Lives  was created by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and is a 60-minute education program that provides participants with a clear understanding of suicide, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what you can do in your community to save lives. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.  In addition to the standard presentation, there are specific Talk Saves Lives modules focused on senior and LGBTQ+ populations.

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Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA):

Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. Contact us about scheduling a training.

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Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA):

This course 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 who is experiencing a mental health crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), and eating disorders.

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training For Schools

Health Class
​Presentations

These presentations are aimed at students in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades and are typically given as part of a mental health unit. Our staff provides an interactive, educational presentation that addresses how to start and manage difficult conversations about mental health, healthy self-care and coping strategies, and how to reach out for help from trusted adults

Educator Professional development

NCF works with schools to prepare teachers and faculty with the knowledge and skills to prevent suicide.  All PD presentations use evidence based curricula for suicide prevention best practice in schools.  Please contact us to learn about program offerings and what best meets the needs of your school community

Policy + Procedure Consulting

NCF’s Executive Director, Kacy Howard, a nationally certified school suicide prevention specialist, will work with your team to identify and develop policies and procedures to implement a comprehensive suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention plan for your school or district. Potential areas of focus are: identifying risk and warning signs; prevention and postvention principles; reintegration after an attempt; dealing with traumatic loss; creating crisis plans; and much more.

Training for businesses + Organizations

Awareness Training

NCF offers several training opportunities to help your organization become more suicide aware and build a culture of care amongst your employees, volunteers, or members. These educational presentations can be offered at regular staff meetings or in depth training opportunities.  Potential areas of focus are: identifying risk and warning signs; prevention and postvention principles; reintegration after an attempt; dealing with traumatic loss; building resilience, and much more.

Policy + Procedure Consulting

NCF will work with your team to create a comprehensive action and response plan for suicidality in your workplace or organization. Together we will create a plan that ensures your organization understands the scope of the problem of suicide, has a formal plan for responding to concerns, builds awareness of community resources, and plans for ongoing training and technical assistance for implementation.

Community Access to Services

Financial Assistance

NCF provides financial aid to assist individuals in need of essential therapeutic services and support.

​We provide funding for youth and adults to receive preventative counseling, postvention counseling for individuals and families impacted by a suicide, and funding for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) through Logan Health Whitefish Behavioral Health.

​Email [email protected] to learn more or request assistance.

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