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    Together, We Can Save Lives in SD

    Suicide is a considerable public health concern. But it is preventable.

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    Where to Start

    Access to support, community mobilization and education are all keys to effective prevention.

    Protect Your Community

    The importance of a dedicated and detailed suicide prevention plan cannot be overstated. See what your community can do to bolster prevention efforts.

    In South Dakota

    • Suicide is the leading cause of death for 10 - 29 year-olds.
    • About 67% more people die by suicide than the national average.
    • About 1 in 5 high school students considers suicide.

    Suicide Prevention Training 

    There are many courses and materials available to organizations and groups who want to take the next step in promoting suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

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    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
    Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches the public how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
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    Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
    QPR is a 1- to 2-hour training that teaches three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. QPR offers specialty modules for School Health Professionals, Farmers, School Settings, Native Americans, Late Life Suicide, Residential, Law Enforcement & Emergency Service Professionals and Youth.
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    Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
    CALM is a free online course offered by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) designed for providers who counsel people at risk for suicide, including mental health and medical providers.

    Newsletter

    Each quarter, South Dakota Suicide Prevention releases a newsletter that highlights upcoming events and areas of focus, as well as facts and figures that help communities stay informed about what they’re doing well and what they could improve. Click here to subscribe to receive future newsletters. 

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