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#Bethe1To

training program

The #Bethe1to training equips you with essential knowledge and skills to be a lifeline for your colleagues, friends, and family. Mental health struggles are a growing concern, and suicide is a tragic reality. Many people don’t know how to recognize the signs or intervene effectively.

The #Bethe1to training is FREE. We come to you and provide your employees or community with tools to recognize the signs of emotional distress and what to do. The presentation usually runs 45 minutes, and then 15 minutes for Q & A.

Creates a Caring Culture

Shows your commitment to well-being, boosting morale and engagement.

Reduces Stigma

Opens up conversations about mental health.

Empowers Your Community

Recognize warning signs and take action, potentially saving lives.

What We Offer

Our interactive presentation, led by experienced facilitators, provides engaging learning.
We go beyond awareness, teaching participants how to start conversations, offer support, and connect people with resources.
Depending on your needs, it can be tailored to address your specific concerns.

Together, we can build a stronger, more supportive community. Let #Bethe1to make a difference.

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PALM Campaign

Preventing Access to Lethal Means

What does it mean to reduce lethal means?
Reducing lethal means refers to implementing strategies and measures to decrease the accessibility and potential harm of methods commonly used in suicide attempts. The goal is to prevent self-harm and suicide by making it more difficult for individuals to use highly lethal means.
Some examples of reducing lethal means include:

Steps for prevention

Safe Firearm Storage: Encouraging responsible firearm ownership and promoting safe storage practices to prevent unauthorized access.
Means Restriction: Implementing measures to restrict access to highly lethal methods, such as installing barriers at potential suicide locations.
Medication Safety: Promoting safe storage of medications and educating on the risks associated with overdose.
Reducing Access to Hazardous Substances: Limiting access to potentially harmful substances that could be used in suicide attempts.

Postvention Community Loss Support

The Community Loss Team is here to walk alongside you.

If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide or endured a traumatic event, please know that you are not alone. In the aftermath of such pain, healing can feel out of reach—but there is hope. Together, we can walk through this journey toward understanding, resilience, and renewal. The Community Loss Team, in collaboration with the broader crisis response network, offers free support to all survivors of sudden loss.

Community Loss Support

Compassionate Support: We offer a listening ear, provide emotional support, and help navigate the complexities of grief.
Essential Resources: We connect individuals with mental health professionals, support groups, and other vital resources.
Community Guidance: We help families access community resources and navigate the aftermath of a suicide.

If you or someone you know has been affected by suicide, please reach out to us. We are here to help.

Sources of Strength

Aligning Strengths

The 5B Suicide Prevention Alliance and “Sources of Strength” in Our Schools and Community. In the essence of collaboration and coordination, the 5B Suicide Prevention Alliance is proud to support this upstream model for suicide prevention and healthy habits announce the alignment of our educational and outreach efforts with the Blaine County School District’s “Sources of Strength” curriculum. This unified approach leverages the power of shared language and consistent messaging to support our youth and community, fostering resilience and collective strength.

Supporting Our Youth and Community Together

Strength-Based Focus
Consistent Messaging
Community Engagement
Collective Resilience

We invite everyone in Blaine County to join us in this vital work. Let’s recognize and celebrate our individual and collective strengths and continue to support each other through the highs and lows of life. Together, we can make a profound impact on the well-being of our community, especially our YOUTH.

Sources of Strength in Action

“Since implementing the Sources of Strength program at Wood River High School in Fall 2024, students involved in the initiative have demonstrated a noticeable improvement in their willingness and ability to seek help when concerned about a peer. This positive shift suggests that the program fosters a culture of support, equipping students with the confidence and resources to intervene effectively and connect their peers with appropriate assistance.”

– Benson Blair (Wood River High School)

Be a Part of The Solution

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Monthly Meetings

Every 3rd Wednesday
9:00-10:15 AM

Community Campus / Bullion Room
1050 Fox Acres Rd, Hailey, ID 83333