CALM Conversations

Join us for a free training on Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM Conversations)—a nationally recognized, evidence-based training that equips you to support someone in crisis with knowledge, confidence, and compassion. Through interactive instruction and hands-on safety planning exercises, you’ll learn to navigate difficult conversations, reduce risk, and offer meaningful support. 

CALM Conversations offers practical tools for discussing safe storage of lethal means, like firearms or medications, during a suicidal crisis. This course empowers everyday people to have respectful, life-saving conversations that can reduce the risk of suicide by putting time and space between a person in crisis and lethal means.

What You’ll Gain

• Tools for tough conversations around suicide risk and lethal means
• Strategies that save lives by reducing access to lethal means during times of crisis
• Practical steps to co-create upstream safety plans

Certifications & CEUs

Upon completion, this session qualifies for continuing education units (CEUs) and professional certifications:

• Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM): 1-year certification | 1.5 CEUs

To request your certificate and a CEU submission form for state certification, please email us after attending the training.

About Suicide Prevention Training

Suicide prevention trainings help prepare individuals to respond to someone in crisis. You'll learn how to recognize risk, offer support, and take meaningful steps to keep someone safe. Learn more about suicide prevention trainings. Download our Suicide Prevention Toolkit for practical tools, resources, and guidance to support someone in crisis.