Education & Training
Explore a range of educational programs designed to empower our community with skills, resources, and support for suicide prevention. Please see the list below for upcoming opportunities to learn, connect, and make a difference.
To request a training for your workplace, school, church, or other community group, contact Project Tomorrow Montana at (406) 549-6104.
ASIST
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) A 2-day interactive workshop designed to equip participants with the skills to intervene and provide life-saving assistance to individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Offered biannually in Missoula
Save the date! April 9&10, 2026; 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
To request an ASIST Workshop, contact: suicideprevention@missoulacounty.us
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
QPR is a suicide prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide and Question, Persuade, and Refer people at risk of suicide to those who can provide help.
Classes are offered online or in-person.
To request a QPR training, contact: suicideprevention@missoulacounty.us
Talk Saves Lives
Talk Saves Lives is AFSP’s standardized, 1-hour training which provides participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what you can do in your community to save lives.
This class is for anyone wanting to learn more about suicide prevention.
To request a Talk Saves Lives training contact: trassley@afsp.org
SOS
Signs of Suicide School-based program which combines a curriculum that aims to raise awareness of suicide and reduce stigma of depression. There is also a brief screening for depression and other factors associated with suicidal behavior.
Currently taught in MCPS schools.
To request an SOS training, contact: info@tamarackgrc.org
SafeTALK
SafeTALK is a four hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide, and to be better able to connect them with further help.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is an adult public education program designed to improve participants’ knowledge and modify their attitudes and perceptions about mental health and related issues, including how to respond to individuals who are experiencing one or more acute mental health crises or are in the early stages of one or more chronic mental health problems.
Click here to see upcoming Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings.
