Interested in learning a new approach to suicide assessment and treatment? John Sommers-Flanagan, professor of counselor education at the University of Montana, will be leading an innovative professional development opportunity on strengths-based suicide prevention.
Founded on current research and national best-practices, this workshop will help you:
- Understand the limits of suicide risk factor assessment
- Use creative approaches to connect with distressed clients, while collecting useful assessment information
- Respond compassionately and effectively to client hopelessness, irritability, passive suicidality, and more
- Initiate collaborative safety and treatment planning protocols

Eat sushi for suicide prevention!

Wasabi Sushi Bar in Whitefish will be hosting a community night on Sunday, October 25th starting at 5 pm.

A portion of sales from DINE in and CURBSIDE PICKUP sales will be donated to help support the Nate Chute Foundation's suicide prevention education and outreach efforts in NW Montana.

Call (406)863-9283 for reservations or to order pick up!

THANK YOU, WASABI!

In honor of Queer History Month, Glacier Queer Alliance and the Nate Chute Foundation have partnered to host a FREE "QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer" suicide prevention training with an LGBTQ+ focus.

Please join us from 2-4 pm at the Northwest Montana History Museum in Kalispell.

In order to adhere to safety protocols and ensure physical distancing, there are only a limited number of seats available. We ask that all participants adhere to Montana's Covid safety guidelines and wear a mask.

Please sign up at https://secure.givelively.org/.../qpr-and-suicide...

Are you concerned about loved ones who might be struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond?

In partnership with the Flathead City-County Health Department and Tamarack Grief Resource Center, the team at the Nate Chute Foundation will deliver this 90-minute "Question, Persuade, Refer" Gatekeeper training. As a QPR Gatekeeper, you will be able to:
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- Understand risk factors and warning signs of suicide
- Gain confidence in asking about suicidal thoughts and intentions
- Have a list of local and national resources to refer to for help.

A digital copy of the QPR Gatekeeper training booklet "Ask a Question, Save a Life" will be provided to you.

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/105292251960

Space is limited to 40 participants, so register today!

​Email any questions to info@natechutefoundation.org