Suicide in New Mexico is a crisis we cannot ignore. With one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, New Mexico is facing an urgent need for widespread suicide prevention training. By offering suicide prevention training across the state, our goal is to train 2% of New Mexico’s population by June 2027—empowering communities with the knowledge and skills to recognize, intervene, and prevent suicide.
Help us meet the challenge! Together, we can make a lasting impact on suicide prevention in New Mexico.
About
Suicide in New Mexico is a silent epidemic. Tragically, New Mexico has one of the highest suicide rates in the country, with over 600 deaths by suicide every year. The New Mexico Suicide Prevention Initiative (NMSPI) was created to confront this crisis head-on and meet the challenge of suicide prevention. This state-funded initiative focuses on providing suicide prevention training to people across the state, equipping them with the skills to recognize the signs of suicide, ask the right question, persuade someone through listening to seek help, and refer them to the appropriate services.
You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference. Just like CPR, a person trained in suicide prevention can be trained to help save a life. Whether you’re a concerned friend, teacher, neighbor, healthcare worker, or community leader, this training provides the tools you need to respond effectively to someone in crisis.
By June 2027, we aim to train 2% of New Mexico’s population, creating a robust network of community members who are prepared to intervene before it’s too late. Every life is precious. By working together, we can reduce stigma and build a supportive, responsive network to combat this silent epidemic.
Ready to get involved and meet the challenge? Organize Suicide Prevention Classes in Your Community and help us spread the word!
Partner With Us
The New Mexico Suicide Prevention Initiative 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 to 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:
- Suicide Prevention Certification Class: 90 Minutes
A general public session, designed to train individuals in the basics of recognizing, safely responding to, and referring individuals at risk for suicide. - Suicide Prevention Instructor Training Course: Full Day
A more advanced session designed to train individuals to become certified trainers who can then teach the class to others in their community.
What SFCC-NMSPI Provides:
- Curriculum: SFCC-NMSPI will cover the cost of training materials for all participants.
- Certified Trainer: SFCC-NMSPI will fund and schedule an experienced suicide prevention 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 below or view our contact information to discuss partnership opportunities and how we can work together to bring life-saving training to your community.
Sign Up
Want to learn more about NMSPI and how you can get involved? Sign up below to receive updates on upcoming training sessions, resources, and opportunities to partner with us in this important initiative.
Contact the New Mexico Suicide Prevention Initiative
Suicide in New Mexico: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore.
By participating in the Suicide Prevention Statewide Initiative, you’re not just attending a training session—you’re joining a statewide movement to prevent suicide and support those in crisis. Every life is precious—together, we can save lives and create a healthier, safer New Mexico for all.
Share the Suicide Prevention Movement and encourage others to get involved. Meet the challenge of preventing suicide—together, we can make New Mexico a safer place for everyone.
Contact Us
Our NMSPI Profiles are listed below, feel free to call us or send us an email. If you’d like to receive more information about NMSPI you can sign up here.
Mulan Chan-Randel
Operations Coordinator – NM Suicide Prevention Initiative
- 505-428-1100
- mulan.chanrandel@…
