Announcements
A second round of the Peer-to-Peer Suicide Prevention grant is available for schools that have not applied for and received this grant yet this 2021-22 school year. These grants can be used to develop the planning stages of a Peer-to-Peer Suicide Prevention Program or continue to build on an existing program. Spending flexibility is available for this program and can include, among other items, curriculum purchase, training, advisor stipends, and advertising of the program.
Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on February 11, 2022. Late applications will not be accepted.
Crisis Resources
- Wisconsin-based resources available through crisis text line:
- text “HOPELINE” to 741741 or
- visit the Center for Suicide Awareness to be connected with someone in WI who can help
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Trevor Project: A national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among LGBT youth.
- Phone: 1-866-488-7386
- Chat: TrevorChat
- Text: “START” to 678678
School Based Sucide Prevention Gatekeeper Training eCourse
DPI’s Gatekeeper Training Module
An important step in protecting all students from the dangers of suicide is the ability to recognize the warning signs of suicide ideation and take appropriate steps to keep a suicidal student safe. This new, interactive suicide prevention gatekeeper module helps schools and districts train their students and staff. The module takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Other Resources for Gatekeeper Training
- Prevent Suicide Wisconsin
- WISH Center
- Suicide Prevention in a Virtual Environment from the National Association of School Psychologists