Youth Suicide Prevention Programs by State

At Kognito, we understand the value of evidence when it comes to choosing a youth suicide prevention program for K-12 teachers and students. Many states, districts, and schools looking to improve school climate and increase confidence and preparedness to have conversations about suicide have chosen and recommended Kognito as a solution.

Below is a comprehensive list of approved prevention plans, reports, toolkits, approved training tools, and other resources that mention Kognito as a youth suicide prevention program resource for schools and other settings. Some states recommend Kognito as a way to fulfill their suicide prevention training mandates.

See if your state is on the list below. Are we missing your state website? Let us know at info@kognito.com.

If you are interested in a Kognito youth suicide prevention program for K-12 or higher education, access a demo of our At-Risk suite here. High school, middle school, and elementary school simulations are available. You can also learn about solutions addressing trauma-informed schools, SEL, and more in the K-12 market.

State Resources

• Alaska: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development Staff Suicide Awareness and Prevention Trainings
• Alabama: Alabama Department of Public Health Youth Suicide Prevention Program
• Arizona: Arizona Department of Education 2020 Mitch Warnock Act Suicide Prevention Training Shortlist and Arizona Department of Education Safe and Supportive Schools Grantee Profile
• Arkansas: Arkansas Department of Education Health & Safety Standards (K-12)
• California: California Department of Education Youth Suicide Prevention Resources and HEARD Alliance Toolkit for Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention
• Colorado: Colorado School Safety Resource Center Resources for Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention and Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Suicide Prevention Resources for Primary Care Providers
• Connecticut: Connecticut Department of Children and Families Connecticut Children’s Behavioral Health Plan: Progress Report
• District of Columbia: Office of the State Superintendent of Education OSSE Required Health and Safety Training Topics
• Florida: Florida Department of Education Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training for K12 Instructional Personnel
• Georgia: Georgia Department of Education Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention Programs for School Systems
• Hawaii: Project HI Aware & School Climate Transformation Help & Support
• Idaho: Idaho Department of Education and Idaho Lives Program Analysis Summary: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Programs for School Staff
• Illinois: Illinois State Board of Education Children’s Behavioral Health Supports in Schools Communities
• Indiana: Indiana Department of Education Suicide Prevention Training for School Employees and Indiana State Board of Education Children’s Social, Emotional, & Behavioral Health Plan
• Iowa: Iowa Department of Public Health Iowa’s Suicide Prevention Efforts: A Legislative Report
• Kansas: Kansas State Department of Education Kansas Suicide Prevention Plan
• Louisiana: Department of Health Online Trainings in Suicide Assessment, Intervention, Treatment and Management as per Act 582
• Maryland: Maryland State Department of Education State Board of Education Mental Health Committee: Activities and Recommendations and Maryland State Department of Education Resource Guide of Maryland School Mental Health and Wellness Programs
• Massachusetts: Mass.gov Suicide Prevention Resources – Resources for Schools Suicide Prevention and Intervention Training Programs
• Minnesota: Minnesota Department of Health Suicide Prevention Teacher and School Employee Mental Health Training (Statewide Access to At-Risk simulations)
• Mississippi: Mississippi Department of Mental Health Mississippi Suicide Prevention Plan
• Montana: Montana Office of Public Instruction Montana Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training
• Nebraska: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Suicide Awareness/Prevention for School Personnel | Nebraska LB 923 Five Year Plan and Nebraska Department of Education Suicide Prevention Training
• Nevada: Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Needs Assessment Report
• New Hampshire: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services New Hampshire Suicide Prevention Annual Report
• New Jersey: New Jersey Department of Education Resources on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
• New Mexico: New Mexico Department of Health Standards and Benchmarks Training Resources
• New York: Suicide Prevention Center of New York State Universal Interventions – Tier I – Guide for NY Schools and For School Staff; New York State Office of Mental Health A Guide for Suicide Prevention in New York Schools
• North Carolina: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Suicide Prevention & Intervention in North Carolina
• North Dakota: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Suicide Prevention – Professional Development
• Ohio: Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation K-12 Suicide Prevention Resources and Services
• Oklahoma: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Prevention Initiatives – Suicide Prevention and Resources for Schools
• Oregon: Oregon Health Authority Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan and Oregon Department of Education Safe and Inclusive Schools Suicide Prevention Resources
• Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Department of Education Section 1526 Suicide Awareness/Prevention Education: Guidelines and Educational Materials – Professional Development
• Rhode Island: Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services Rhode Island State Innovation Model Test Grant
• South Dakota: South Dakota Suicide Prevention Community Toolkits for Preventing Suicide
• Texas: Texas Education Agency Suicide Prevention – Approved Suicide Prevention Training List for Schools and Program Provider Resources
• Utah: Utah Department of Human Services Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health State Suicide Prevention Programs FY 2019 Report
• Virginia: Virginia Department of Education Training Options for Individuals Seeking Initial License or Renewal of a License with an Endorsement as a School Counselor
• Washington: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Training/Staff Development
• Wisconsin: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Addressing the Needs of LGBTQ+ Students
• Wyoming: Wyoming Department of Education Approved Suicide Prevention Training Programs and Updated Suicide Prevention Information

National and International Resources

• Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Resources and Programs with Evidence of Effectiveness
• SAMHSA: Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools
• Youth.gov: Federal Links
• Indian Health Service: Youth Suicide Prevention Training
• World Health Organization: Preventing Suicide A Community Engagement Toolkit

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