Our Services
Services and Community Events Sponsored by FailSafe For Life
What We Do
Education and Community Events for Suicide Prevention
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Saturation Training
“Saturation Training” or basic education to the key
gatekeepers laid out in the National Strategy for Suicide
Prevention along with any other interested party.
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Advanced Training
Advanced level training for helping professions or those who
would be providing emergency and/or ongoing care.
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Awareness Campaigns
Awareness campaigns to bring this issue to the attention of
the community.
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Coordination with the Media
Working with the media to promote proper coverage and
prevent contagion.
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Supporting Prevention Methods
Supporting means restriction as an effective method of prevention.
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Community Involvement
Working with existing organizations and groups to create a
collaborative, efficient effort.
Upcoming Events
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST is a two-day intensive, interactive, and practice-dominated course designed by LivingWorks to help caregivers recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. It is by far, the most widely used, acclaimed, and researched suicide intervention training workshop in the world.
Learn how to:
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Recognize invitations for help
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Reach out and offer support
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Review the risk of suicide
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Apply a suicide intervention model
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Link people with community resources
Scheduled ASIST Trainings
Date: May 2-3 , 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Talbott Event Center
NEW ESD101
4202 S. Regal Street
Spokane, WA 99223
Terms:
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Participation in the full two days is mandatory, please plan accordingly
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No refunds will be given if canceling after April 25, 2024
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Lunch will NOT be provided, but there are several restaurants nearby
Cost: This training is offered for $100.00
Please note: Cost for one person to take part in ASIST Training and ASIST materials typically costs $295.00. Through money raised by FailSafe for Life and Providence Community Benefits, we are able to offer this training at a reduced cost in Spokane and the surrounding community.
Questions?
Sabrina Votava
Save the Date: Upcoming ASIST Training Opportunities
Save the date for one of our upcoming ASIST classes in 2024.
Trainings will be held all day on the dates listed below,
from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
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Thursday October 10 - Friday October 11, 2024
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Training
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver 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.
Learn how to:
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Recognize someone in crisis
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Review the risk of suicide
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Reach out and offer support
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Apply a suicide intervention model
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Link people with community resources
Scheduled QPR Trainings
Date: April 11, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: University High School
12420 East 32nd Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Terms:
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All participants age 13-18 are welcome to attend (Youth Training)
Participants age 18 and older are welcome to attend (Adult Training)
Pre-registration is required, as space
is limited
This training is provided at no charge thanks to the generous support of the Women Helping Women Fund
Cost: This training is offered for FREE, sponsored by the generous supporters of FailSafe for Life and the Women Helping Women Fund
Questions?
Sabrina Votava
Date: May 9, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom. Attendees will be sent a Zoom link following registration
Terms:
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All participants 16 years and older are welcome to attend
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Pre-registration is required, as space is limited
Cost: This training is offered for FREE, sponsored by the generous supporters of FailSafe for Life and Providence Community Benefits.
Questions?
Sabrina Votava
Save the Date: Upcoming QPR Training Opportunities:
Save the date for one of our upcoming QPR classes in 2024.
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Wednesday June 12, 2024 - 6-8pm
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Tuesday September 10, 2024 - 1-3pm
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Friday November 1, 2024 - 12-2pm
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Thursday December 5, 2024 - 6-8pm
"It (ASIST) delivered as promised. I didn’t think I would come away with any useful tools, but learned a wealth of knowledge. Also, because of the way it was taught, I feel confident that I have the new skills and also that I will not forget them. The trainers were excellent. Thank you!" - Attendee
"This is an excellent training for anyone who works with people. All people, all ages, all socio-economic levels, can be at risk for depression and suicidal thinking. This great training gives you the tools to be able to comfortably engage someone in a conversation that will lead them to get the help they need. Medical professionals, coaches, parents, youth pastors and workers, Scout leaders, teachers, elder caregivers - anyone can learn good skills from this excellent training." - Jan Bassier, Attendee