Insight Blog
The FAST Skills Workshop Series
October 30, 2023
In Partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Partnership Access Line (PAL), Forefront Suicide Prevention is pleased to present a FAST Skills Workshop Series. The First Approach Skills Training (FAST) programs are designed to provide brief, evidence-based behavioral therapy for youth and families with common mental health concerns. These workshops, intended for parents/caregivers and/or school-based […] Read more »
JED High School and Forefront Suicide Prevention Launch Innovative Partnership
September 18, 2023
JED High School delivered by Forefront Suicide Prevention is a first-of-its-kind partnership to provide mental health resources and programming to high schools in Washington state. The Jed Foundation (JED) and Forefront Suicide Prevention, a center of excellence at the University of Washington School of Social Work, are working together to train Forefront staff to […] Read more »
Reconstructing Resilience: Mental Health Literacy
August 3, 2023
As we enter the fourth school year impacted by the COVID pandemic, youth mental health is in crisis, and educators and other professionals who work with youth are stretched thin providing support. But there is hope. Resilience is a known protective factor for suicide prevention and mental health. RECONSTRUCTING RESILIENCE is a three-part virtual conference series […] Read more »
Suicide Prevention for Veterinary Professionals
May 15, 2023
Suicide Prevention Training for Veterinary Professionals This three-part course explores suicide prevention strategies to support veterinary medicine professionals. This course will take approximately three hours to complete and meets state licensure requirements for veterinary professionals in Washington. Three self-paced online training modules (total 3 hours) Module I – LEARN Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention for Veterinary […] Read more »
Reconstructing Resilience: Promising Practices
February 6, 2023
During this fourth school year impacted by the COVID pandemic, youth mental health is in crisis, and educators and other professionals who work with youth are stretched thin providing support. But there is hope. Resilience is a known protective factor for suicide prevention and mental health. RECONSTRUCTING RESILIENCE is a three-part virtual conference series taking place […] Read more »
Reconstructing Resilience: A Pandemic Recovery Roadmap
October 4, 2022
As we enter the fourth school year impacted by the COVID pandemic, youth mental health is in crisis, and educators and other professionals who work with youth are stretched thin providing support. But there is hope. Resilience is a known protective factor for suicide prevention and mental health. RECONSTRUCTING RESILIENCE is a three-part virtual conference series […] Read more »
RECONSTRUCTING RESILIENCE:
August 17, 2022
RECONSTRUCTING RESILIENCE: is a no-cost three-part virtual series throughout the 2022-23 school year, focusing on practical ideas and tools adults can use to support young people in developing the skills and resilience they need to recover from both the COVID and mental health crises. As we enter the fourth school year impacted by the COVID pandemic, […] Read more »
Preventing Suicide in the Construction Industry
July 13, 2022
Suicide Prevention Training for the Construction Industry 60-minute self guided online training. Totally free and open to everyone. Appropriate for management and crew positions in craft/trades, administrative and operational roles. Learn specific construction industry skills for suicide prevention: Unique challenges and risk factors workers in the construction industry face. Tactics for overcoming industry stigma around the […] Read more »
COVID to Connectedness 2021 Speakers
September 9, 2021
Thomas Joiner, PhD, Florida State University Joiner’s work focuses on the nature, causes and management of suicidal behavior and related conditions, such as mood disorders and eating disorders. He teaches at Florida State University, where he runs a robust graduate program on the study and prevention of suicide-related conditions and behaviors. Joiner turned to the […] Read more »
Ways to Remember Your Loved One
July 23, 2021
Suicide creates a grief unlike any other. An important part of grieving and healing for suicide loss survivors is celebrating the life of the loved one who died. PARTNER WITH FOREFRONT SUICIDE PREVENTION Honor your loved one by making a gift to Forefront to support our ongoing suicide prevention efforts. The Forefront Suicide Prevention fund […] Read more »