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Tackling Safety Together: Safety Planning Intervention

Tackling Safety Together: Safety Planning Intervention

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October 22 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT

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Skills-Based Suicide Prevention Training

When someone is in crisis, knowing how to respond can save a life. Tackling Safety Together is a free, four-hour interactive training that equips you with practical tools to support safety and well-being at home and in your community.

In this session, you’ll learn about safety planning intervention—a simple, evidence-based approach designed to prevent suicide by reducing immediate risks and offering clear, actionable steps to follow during a crisis. You’ll gain skills to recognize signs of crisis and create a personalized, step-by-step safety plan for yourself or someone else.

Through real-life examples and hands-on activities, we’ll guide you through the seven key components of a safety plan:

  • Warning Signs: Recognize the thoughts, feelings, or situations that signal a potential crisis.
  • Coping Strategies: Explore activities that can help manage emotions and provide relief in tough moments.
  • Social Support: Identify trusted people who can offer connection, distraction, or care.
  • Professional Resources: List contacts for therapists, crisis lines, or emergency services.
  • Safe Environments: Learn how to limit access to items that could be harmful in a crisis.
  • Reasons for Living: Reflect on personal sources of meaning and motivation.
  • Commitment to Safety: Understand how to support someone’s intent to stay safe and use the plan.

This training helps you respond with clarity and confidence when it matters most.

What You'll Gain

  • A clear understanding of how safety planning works to prevent harm and promote well-being, with tips on tailoring plans to fit individual needs
  • Hands-on practice creating effective safety plans through real-life scenarios, helping you spot warning signs and build proactive strategies
  • Tools to customize your safety plan based on your unique situation, so you feel confident acting quickly and reducing risks during a crisis

Certifications & CEUs

Upon completion, this session qualifies for continuing education units (CEUs) and professional certifications:

  • Tackling Safety Together: 1-year certification | 4 CEUs

To request your certificate and a CEU submission form for state certification, please email us after attending the training.

This Event is Open To

This event is open to individuals nationwide. Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings.

About Suicide Prevention Training

Suicide prevention trainings help prepare individuals to respond to someone in crisis. You'll learn how to recognize risk, offer support, and take meaningful steps to keep someone safe. Download our Suicide Prevention Toolkit for practical tools, resources, and guidance to support someone in crisis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, suicide prevention training courses are not a therapeutic or clinical service.

To receive your certificate of completion and a CEU submission form for state certification, please email us after completing the full training. You’ll be responsible for submitting the form to your state or licensing board for CEU credit approval.

For the best experience, we recommend joining from a quiet, distraction-free space and arriving on time, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email.

You must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions.

No, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community.

No—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.

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