Gatekeeper Training for School Staff

This Gatekeeper Training for School Staff will be held on Friday, November 15th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Room E223 at Sanford High School, 100 Alumni Blvd, Sanford, ME 04073.

*Please note participants need to arrive by 7:45 AM to go through the school’s security.

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.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/gatekeeper11152024

Questions: Contact Julianne McLaughlin, Manager of Suicide Prevention, at (800) 464-5767 x2318 or mspp@namimaine.org (*please be sure to specify which event you’re inquiring about).

Event Attendance: Open to Public