Suicide Prevention

Mental Health Awareness Training is a primary function of Lewis and Clark Suicide Prevention Coalition. Under a five-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the program and Coalition deliver free mental health and suicide prevention training to first responders, medical and mental health professionals, and the general community in Broadwater, Jefferson, and Lewis and Clark counties.

Upcoming Training and Awareness Opportunities

Safer Communities Montana (SCM)advocates for suicide prevention in Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson Counties through collaboration with the firearm and pharmaceutical communities to reduce means access by people at-risk. SCM does so by providing appropriate suicide prevention tools and training to pharmacies, firearm-related businesses, health providers, and community members.

For more information and to learn how you can get involved, please visit the Safer Communities Montana webpage. 

Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team of Lewis and Clark County Area provides new suicide loss survivors in Lewis and Clark County with practical assistance, resource connection, and hope. A LOSS Team is made up of behavioral health professionals and community members who have lost a loved one to suicide.

For more information and to learn how you can get involved, please visit the LOSS Team webpage. 

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline