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
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training
Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 (Postponed from 9/27)
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Place: Virtual, via Zoom
Cost: FREE, sponsored by the generous supporters of FailSafe for Life
About QPR
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - the three 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
About the Trainer
Sabrina Votava is the board president for FailSafe for Life and an educator on suicide prevention and intervention. Having worked in this field for over a decade, her passion is evident in her trainings. Her personal experiences, coupled with years of research, give her the ability to connect with a wide variety of audiences from youth to adults, and non-experts to professionals. In addition to being certified in several suicide prevention programs, she holds a BS in Public Health and an MA in Social and Behavioral Health.
Terms
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All participants age 16 and older are welcome to attend
- Pre-registration is required, as space is limited
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Date: Thursday, October 5 - Friday, October 6, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Place: Spokane Community College
1810 North Greene Street Spokane, WA 99217
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
Terms
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Participation in the full two days is mandatory
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No refunds will be given after 9/29/23
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Lunch will not be provided
Cost
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This training is offered at a reduced cost of $100.
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Please note: Cost for one person to take part in ASIST Training and ASIST materials typically costs $395.00. Through money raised by FailSafe for Life and Providence Community Benefits, we are able to offer this training at no cost to Newport and the surrounding community.
Questions? Contact
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Sabrina Votava
"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