Youth Suicide Prevention

Youth Suicide Prevention Training (6 CEs Available)

Join us for a critical and engaging training focused on understanding, preventing, and responding to youth suicide. This session equips participants with practical tools, increased awareness, and confidence to intervene effectively with at-risk youth.

This training offers 6 Continuing Education (CE) hours approved through LPCGA, GAMFT, and GSCSW.

Youth suicide remains a growing public health concern, impacting families, schools, and communities. This training provides a comprehensive overview of risk factors, warning signs, and protective strategies specific to youth populations. Participants will explore evidence-informed approaches to early identification, intervention, and postvention, while also gaining insight into the role of trauma, communication, and support systems.

Participants who complete the full training will receive 6 CEs through LPCGA, GAMFT, and GSCSW.

This training is ideal for:

• Mental health professionals
• School counselors and educators
• Social workers
• Case managers and direct care staff
• Healthcare professionals
• Youth-serving organizations and community leaders
• Anyone interested in strengthening their ability to support youth in crisis

6 CE hours are available for eligible participants through LPCGA, GAMFT, and GSCSW.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify warning signs and risk factors associated with youth suicide
• Recognize the impact of trauma and environmental stressors on youth mental health
• Apply effective communication strategies when engaging with at-risk youth
• Utilize appropriate intervention and referral techniques
• Understand protective factors and how to strengthen them
• Respond confidently and ethically in crisis situations

Completion of all learning components qualifies participants for 6 CEs (LPCGA, GAMFT, GSCSW).

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Welcome, Introductions, and Training Overview

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Understanding Youth Suicide: Trends, Risk Factors, and Protective Factors

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Break

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Recognizing Warning Signs & The Role of Trauma

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch Break

1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Intervention Strategies & Communication Techniques

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Break (snacks provided)

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Crisis Response, Resources, and Ethical Considerations

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Q&A, Evaluation, and CE Instructions

Participants who attend the full training and complete required evaluations will receive 6 Continuing Education (CE) hours through LPCGA, GAMFT, and GSCSW.

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