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.
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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.
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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: June 12-13, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: John J. Hemmingson Center
702 East Desmet Avenue Spokane, WA 99202
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Terms
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Participation in the full two days is mandatory, please plan accordingly
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Registration requires pre-payment
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No refunds can be given if canceling after June 2nd, 2025.
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Lunch will NOT be provided but there are restaurants and stores nearby
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Morning pastries and coffee ARE provided
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A parking pass will be provided to each registered participant prior to the event
Cost
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This training is offered at $100.00
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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.
Registration
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Space is limited. Registration is required
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Questions?
Sabrina Votava
e: sabrina.votava@failsafeforlife.org
Date: October 23rd and 24th, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Republic, WA
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Terms
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Participation in the full two days is mandatory, please plan accordingly.
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Lunch will NOT be provided, we will break for a full hour for lunch each day
Cost
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This training is being offered at no cost thanks to generous sponsorships by Healthy Ferry County Coalition.
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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 the Healthy Ferry County Coalition, we are able to offer this training at no cost to Republic and the surrounding community.
Registration
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Space is limited. Registration is required
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Questions?
Sabrina Votava
e: sabrina.votava@failsafeforlife.org
Date: October 30th and 31st, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: John J. Hemmingson Center702 East Desmet Avenue Spokane, WA 99202
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Terms
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Participation in the full two days is mandatory, please plan accordingly.
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Registration requires pre-payment.
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No refunds can be given if canceling after October 20th , 2025.
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Lunch will NOT be provided but there are restaurants and stores nearby.
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Morning pasteries and coffee ARE provided.
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A parking pass will be provided to each registered participant prior to the event.
Cost
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This training is offered at $100.00
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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.
Registration
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Space is limited. Registration is required
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Questions?
Sabrina Votava
e: sabrina.votava@failsafeforlife.org
CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) Conversation
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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Discuss how to:
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Add to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy
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Help keep your at-risk clients safe by learning how to collaborate with them to implement safe storage of firearms and dangerous medications
Save the Date: Upcoming CALM Conversations
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Next training date coming soon
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.
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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
Community Wellness Night: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (QPR Presentation by Sabrina Votava)
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Date: April 16, 2025
Time: Doors open 5:15 pm, please be seated by 5:30 pm for presentation
Location: Peperzak Middle School
2620 E 63rd Ave,
Spokane, WA 99223
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Join us for:
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Snacks
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Child care provided
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Free raffle with prizes
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Community resources
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For ages 15 and older
This resource night is meant to provide information and help empower parents and staff members when it comes to supporting student mental health and wellness.
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Questions?
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Community Wellness Night: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (QPR Presentation by Sabrina Votava)
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Date: April 17, 2025
Time: Start time 5:15 pm, please be seated by 6:00 pm for presentation
Location: Flett Middle School
5020 W Wellesley
Spokane, WA 99205
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Join us for:
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Snacks
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Child care provided for age 5 and older
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Free raffle with prizes
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Community resources
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For ages 15 and older
This resource night is meant to provide information and help empower parents and staff members when it comes to supporting student mental health and wellness.
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Questions?
509.824.8064
Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
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Terms:
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All participants age 16 and older are welcome to attend
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Cameras MUST BE ON for the duration of the training
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Please, one person per screen/camera
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Pre-registration is required, as space is limited
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Attendees will be sent a Zoom link following registration
Cost: This training is offered for FREE, sponsored by the generous supporters of FailSafe for Life and Providence Community Benefit.
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Questions?
Sabrina Votava
Save the Date: Upcoming QPR Training Opportunities:
Save the date for one of our upcoming QPR classes in 2025.
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August 13, 2025
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September 18, 2025
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October 21, 2025
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December 5, 2025
"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