Gatekeeper Training

The Virtual Gatekeeper Training will be held over three consecutive weeks on Tuesdays, January 30^th, February 6^th, and February 13^th from 2:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Participants will receive access to the Zoom link by email prior to the session.

Participants must attend ALL three sessions to receive certification.

This training provides an accessible, introductory overview of suicide prevention. The training will provide up-to-date information regarding suicide, teach basic suicide intervention skills, increase personal confidence and the ability to effectively respond to suicidal behavior, and identify helpful resources available to staff.

The Gatekeeper training is the foundation of the Maine Suicide Prevention Program (MSPP). It provides a thorough overview of suicide in Maine and the US, as well as teaching basic intervention skills and providing resources for appropriate response.

Questions: Please contact Julianne McLaughlin, Coordinator of Suicide Prevention, at (800) 464-5767, ext. 2318 or mspp@namimaine.org.

Event Attendance: Open to Public