The New Mexico Suicide Prevention Initiative (NMSPI) can only reach its goals with the help of dedicated partners across New Mexico. We invite community organizations, schools, businesses, healthcare providers, and concerned citizens to collaborate with us in offering Suicide Prevention Training.
Why Partner with Us?
- Raise Awareness: Help bring attention to New Mexico’s suicide crisis and the importance of prevention.
- Expand the Reach of Suicide Prevention Training: Join us in offering training in your community and ensure that more people are equipped to save lives.
- Make a Lasting Impact: You don’t have to wait for a crisis to make a difference. Partnering with us is a proactive step toward protecting lives and strengthening the mental health of your community.
Together, we can make sure that no one faces feeling suicidal alone. Partner with us today! Contact us Sign-up or Contact Us discuss bringing Suicide Prevention Classes to your community and meet the challenge of saving lives.
Who Can Participate?
Local organizations interested in hosting Suicide Prevention Classes in their community are encouraged to partner with us. We offer two types of training opportunities:
- ABC Suicide Prevention – Partner Class (1-hour)
Participants become ABC Partners, trained in foundational skills to support those at risk - ABC Suicide Prevention – Instructor Course (6.5-hours)
Graduates become ABC Instructors qualified to teach the Partner Class in their communities.
What SFCC Provides:
As our partner, SFCC will provide the following support:
- Curriculum: SFCC will cover the cost of training materials for all participants.
- Certified Trainer: SFCC will fund and schedule an experienced NMSPI trainer to lead the session, ensuring a high-quality and effective training experience.
- Registration System: We will manage the registration process for attendees, making it easy to sign up and attend.
- Local Promotion: If needed, we will assist in promoting the training within your community to ensure strong attendance and community engagement.
- Other Expenses: Reasonable, pre-approved training-related expenses may be considered (e.g., travel for trainers or supplies).
What You Provide:
To make the training session successful, we ask that local partners provide the following:
- Training Room: A space that can comfortably accommodate 25 participants.
- Audio/Visual Equipment: Ensure that all necessary A/V tools (projector, screen, microphone, etc.) are available for the trainer to use during the session.
- Local Promotion: Help spread the word to potential attendees in your community by sharing information about the event through your networks, social media, newsletters, and other channels.
Together, we can meet the challenge of preventing suicide in New Mexico by equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to save lives. Partner with us today! Sign-up or Contact Us to discuss partnership opportunities and how we can work together to bring lifesaving NMSPI training to your community.
