Training Programs
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
QPR is a 1.5 to 2-hour evidence-based suicide prevention training that teaches participants to recognize warning signs, engage someone who may be suicidal, and refer them to appropriate resources.
Ideal for: Community members, workplace teams, faith communities, volunteer organizations
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour certification course that teaches how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Offered free to the community through a partnership between the Chester County Office of Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities and CCSPP.
Ideal for: Healthcare workers, educators, HR professionals, community leaders
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
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. Versions are available for both clinicians and non-clinicians. Learn more.
Connections: Trauma and Suicide
Connections explores the relationship between trauma and suicide, helping participants understand how traumatic experiences can increase suicide risk and how to provide trauma-informed support.
Suicide Loss Survivor Grief Support Group
Monthly grief support groups provide a safe space for healing and connection for those who have lost someone to suicide. Facilitated by trained volunteers with lived experience, these groups offer understanding and resources for navigating the complex grief of suicide loss.
Meets:
- Fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:00 PM
- Location: NAMI Chester County Office, 317 Exton Commons, Exton, PA 19341
- No cost to attend
- Groups are not intended as mental health treatment but as peer support
CCSPP’s Veteran Initiatives are dedicated to strengthening connection, reducing stigma, and supporting suicide prevention efforts for Veterans, service members, military families, caregivers, and the broader community. Through community partnerships, education, and Veteran-centered initiatives, we work to ensure those who have served know they are not alone and that support is available.
Sharing the keys to emotional wellness with our children
With all the changes and challenges of today’s world, we need to pull together to protect the mental health of our kids and teens.
Parents and caregivers, you can make a significant contribution by sharing the life skills you already possess. This free, online program will help you refine your skills and learn how to effectively share them.
The whole course is just five modules of 30-minutes each. And you can take each one in bits and pieces—five minutes at a time, anytime, anywhere. In English or Spanish.
Additional Programs
Annual Scholarship Program
CCSPP awards annual scholarships to support education and professional development in suicide prevention and mental health fields. Recipients are selected based on their commitment to suicide prevention and community service.
Scholarship applications and selection criteria are announced annually. Contact info@ccspp.org for current application information and deadlines.
Share Your Story Video Series
CCSPP produces a ‘Share Your Story’ video series featuring community members sharing their experiences with suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and hope. These videos provide education and reduce stigma through personal narratives.
Videos are available on CCSPP’s YouTube channel and shared across social media platforms to reach diverse community audiences.
Hope & Hops Annual Fundraiser
CCSPP’s annual Hope & Hops fundraiser combines community gathering with mission support. This event brings together supporters, survivors, and community members to raise funds for training programs, support groups, and educational initiatives.
Event details and registration information are announced annually on the CCSPP website and social media channels. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations.