Learn About Suicide Prevention

 STS Youth Mental Wellness COPE Clinic & Silence the Shame University (STSU) offers workshops, self-care activities, and discussions for youth and young adults to learn about mental health, crisis signs, and coping skills. They support the Youth Advisory Council and Ambassador to build youth leaders and amplify their voices. Caregivers attend a Parent Café to raise resilient teens. STSU engages college students in prioritizing their well-being and supporting their peers in accessing behavioral health resources. 

 Suicide is a complex issue for both individuals and communities. However, research has proven there are effective prevention practices we can use to help reduce the risk of and prevent suicide. The best approach to suicide prevention uses layered strategies to address the issue on multiple fronts. A four-part approach that incorporates Upstream Prevention, Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention is recommended to ensure people who may be at risk for suicide receive the best support.