safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support.What You Will LearnDescribe the role of an alert helper/ connector.Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunities to seek or provide help.Describe the...

You are in your office, thinking about a recent interaction with a student that left you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone? Can I help this student myself? Should I even get involved?Feel prepared and confident to support students in distress with the Working with Students in Distress Master Class —a 4-part, in-person training designed to equip you with the confidence, language, and practical tools to navigate these challenging moments...

Please register here for the Supporting Students Through Grief and Loss webinar.(BTLC CREDITS: IS, SEBMH)Participants will be provided with psychoeducation on grief, including different types of grief, common symptoms of grief, and how grief can manifest differently across people. Strategies that K-12 educators and school staff can use to support students experiencing grief and loss will be reviewed. This session can be tailored to school mental health professionals, educators, and parents...

The summit designed for K-12 school and district leaders, including administrators and superintendents will focus on innovative strategies to enhance student engagement, prioritize well-being, support teacher development, and lead with belonging and empathy.