Trainings That Save Lives
Lead Those Who Are Struggling Toward Hope
Have you ever asked a loved one if they’re okay and heard “Yes, I’m fine,” that perfect, practiced response? Do you believe them? Do you know how to help? Our trainings will teach you how to identify when someone is in crisis and what you can do to help.
We offer many virtual and in-person training opportunities throughout the year. Whether you’d like to receive a training session or request training for your organization, we have options. While training provided by SpeakUp ReachOut is usually free, they each have a value of $35-$250 per person. Registration is required for all events and trainings.
Level One Trainings >
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Awareness Presentations are open to anyone in Eagle County wanting to learn how suicide impacts our Valley and what we can do about it. In just 15–90 minutes, participants will explore local statistics, available resources, and ways to get involved in prevention and postvention efforts. Offered in English and Español.
Value: $35
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Conversation on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) is a practical intervention to increase the time and distance between individuals at risk of suicide and the most common and lethal methods of suicide, particularly firearms. The oldest and most widely-used training on lethal means safety, CALM teaches why means matter and equips individuals with tools to intervene effectively with those at risk for suicide both upstream–before a crisis hits–as well as in times of crisis.
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LivingWorks Start is for anyone 13 and older looking to learn life-saving suicide prevention skills in as little as one hour online. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs, connect people with help, and apply a four-step model to keep someone safe.
Value: $50
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QPR Training teaches people to recognize suicide warning signs and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help — giving you the tools to potentially save a life. Offered in English and Español.
Value: $50
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Soul Shop For Congregations ™ is an interactive workshop equipping faith community leaders and people of faith to minister to those impacted by suicidal desperation. The program trains leaders to recognize suicide risk and warning signs, ask someone at risk about suicidal thoughts, support those experiencing suicide loss, and integrate prevention into church life and ministry.
Value: $150
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Talk Saves Lives (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) is a 60-minute program open to anyone in English or Spanish. Participants gain an understanding of suicide's causes and risk factors — including health, historical, and environmental contributors — as well as protective factors, warning signs, and how to get help for someone in crisis, all grounded in the latest U.S. and global research.
Value: $50
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Training for Trusted Adults is designed for parents and caregivers playing a vital role in youth suicide prevention. In this 1.5-hour session, participants learn to identify early warning signs of distress and apply the ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) method to offer empathetic support, encourage open communication, and help young people feel heard and protected.
Value: $50
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Vital Cog is a 1–2 hour training for workplace administrators and employees, with special modules for construction crews, first responders, and coaches. Offered in English (Spanish coming soon), participants learn to recognize early warning signs of suicide, promote mental health dialogue, and foster help-seeking and help-giving behaviors in the workplace.
Value: $100
Level Two Trainings >
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Adult Mental Health First Aid is open to anyone 18 and older who wants to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Offered in English and Español, participants learn to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges, provide initial help, and guide someone toward appropriate care. Topics include anxiety, depression, psychosis, addictions, trauma, and self-care. Learn more.
Value: $150
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Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) is a powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy. Help keep your at-risk clients safe by learning how to collaborate with them to implement safe storage of firearms and dangerous medications. Training is available for individual providers as well as organizations, with in-person and virtual options available. For mental health clinicians, primary care providers, substance abuse counselors, hotline responders, crisis intervention services.
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Spiritual First Aid Workshop is a one-day, biblically informed training teaching frontline peer-to-peer spiritual and emotional care through the BLESS CPR helping framework. Participants gain practical, trauma-informed tools and skills to support someone in despair.
Value: $150
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Youth Mental Health First Aid is for parents, caregivers, teachers, health and human services workers, and others who support youth ages 12–18. Offered in English and Español, participants learn to recognize signs of mental health challenges in adolescents — including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, and ADHD — and how to connect youth in crisis with help. Also covers trauma, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying. Learn more.
Value: $150
Level Three Trainings >
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Behavioral Health Continuing Education is offered year-round to service providers and patient caregivers in Eagle County. Led by SpeakUp ReachOut and Eagle Valley Behavioral Health, the program provides ongoing education to improve mental health and suicide care delivery as part of the community's Zero Suicide initiative.
Value: Varies
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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day workshop for caregivers, counselors, and school psychologists — though open to everyone. Participants learn to recognize warning signs, deliver skilled interventions, develop safety plans, and apply the Pathway for Assisting Life model to provide effective suicide first aid.
Value: $250
Youth Trainings >
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QPR Gatekeeper Training is a suicide prevention program for youth and young adults. Participants learn to recognize warning signs, ask about suicide, and persuade someone to seek professional help — equipping students with simple steps to reach out to struggling peers and connect them with trusted adults.
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Signs of Suicide® (SOS) is a nationally recognized prevention program for middle and high school students. Participants learn to identify symptoms of depression in themselves or peers, recognize suicide warning signs, and apply the ACT® technique (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) to offer hope and connect others with help.
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This 45-minute program from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides middle and high school students with mental health education and resources. Participants learn what mental health is, how to recognize when someone needs help, how to have caring conversations, practice self-care strategies, and connect with trusted adults and resources.