Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

The Gatekeeper training is the foundation of the Maine Suicide Prevention Program (MSPP) and is a prerequisite to the MSPP school-based curriculum training and the Training of Trainers.  It provides a deep overview of suicide in Maine and the US, and teaches basic intervention and resources for response. 

This is a full-day training for adults in school and community settings. It meets the criteria for a Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper training for school staff.

 This training will:

• Provide the fundamentals of suicide prevention
• Provide up-to-date information about suicide
• Teach basic suicide intervention skills
• Increase personal confidence and ability to effectively respond to suicidal behavior
• Identify helpful resources

Parking: Parking is available in both the front and back of the building.

There is no cost for this training session.  Lunch will not be provided, however there will be a one hour break for lunch on your own.