Programs
Our programs support suicide prevention in communities across Washington state, and operate at the individual, community and policy levels of the social-ecological model. The laws, programs and partnerships we have developed in Washington state have served as a national model for bringing suicide prevention and mental health to the forefront of legislative agendas, school curricula and public awareness.
School-Based Programs
Forefront’s school-based programs help high schools statewide implement a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention in their communities.
Training
In-person, virtual, and online self-paced suicide prevention trainings for individuals and organizations. We love to work with clients to customize our trainings for the at-risk populations they serve.
Safer Homes, Suicide Aware
More than half of all suicides involve a firearm, and a fifth of all suicide attempts involve medications. The Safer Homes team educates Washingtonians about suicide prevention and offers free locking devices to make your home safer. Research has shown that a temporary barrier between and person and and chosen means for suicide can be lifesaving.
Policy Reform
Our approach enlists lawmakers, state agencies, the private sector and community partners to develop policies and legislation that support suicide prevention. Forefront has been instrumental in the passage of over 11 bills in Washington related to suicide prevention, including the first state law in the US requiring suicide prevention training for all health care and behavioral health providers.
Professional Development
We offer ongoing professional development webinars on suicide prevention and related behavioral health topics, including Continuing Education Units.