Early intervention for those exhibiting signs of mental illness can mitigate or prevent adverse outcomes such as suicide and hospitalization. However, community-engaged and culturally responsive efforts to promote mental health and reduce behavioral health disparities are lacking. Sandra Huber and Jody Early, PhD, will present an overview of Mental Health Matters of Washington (MHMWA)’s program, […]

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 methods for youth and families with common mental health concerns. These workshops, intended for parents/caregivers and/or […]

Course Description: Many of us have confided in others during dark times and vice versa. But it can feel awkward, if not downright frightening, not knowing what to do when a loved one or a peer shows suicide warning signs. Developed by Forefront, the five simple and effective LEARN steps empower individuals to help others […]

This workshop is for school staff that support children and adolescents who are bereaved by suicide including how to effectively support suicide loss survivors. The presentation will cover grief signs and symptoms in children and adolescents, how schools can support and educate about grief, and postvention strategies to consider after a suicide. What we'll cover: […]

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 methods for youth and families with common mental health concerns. These workshops, intended for parents/caregivers and/or […]