REACHsuicideprevention.org

More than 15 years of quantitative & qualitative research demonstrates that REACH is effective

More than 99% of participants agree/strongly agree that REACH is relevant to their lives.

KNOWLEDGE:

At the end of REACH, participants will know:

  • Basic information about suicide prevalence, including high risk groups

  • The role of stigma in help-seeking

  • Overall risk and warning signs

  • Appropriate mental health and suicide prevention resources that are individualized to the population


Results:

Research consistently finds:

>99% of participants answer knowledge questions correctly at the end of training

>98% of participants know the population-specific, as well as local & national resources for suicide prevention at the end of training

This knowledge is maintained at 2-year follow-up

SKILLS:       

At the end of REACH, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize an individual who may be at risk for suicide

  • Make an empathetic, hope-filled personal connection

  • Ask directly about suicidality

  • Help those in distress connect to relevant services


Results:

Research consistently finds:

> 99% of participants agree/strongly agree that they can recognize suicide risk in others

> 99% of participants agree/strongly agree that they can make an empathetic, hope-filled connection

> 99% of participants agree/strongly agree that they can ask directly about suicide

> 98% of participants agree/strongly agree that they can help people access the appropriate resources.

These skills are maintained at 2-year follow-up

ATTITUDES:

At the end of REACH, participants will agree that:

  • They have a role to play in suicide prevention

  • If they are concerned that someone in their community may be considering suicide, they:

  • feel competent to ask directly about suicide

  • feel confident to ask directly about suicide

  • are willing to ask directly about suicide

Results:

Research consistently finds:

> 99% of participants agree/strongly agree that they have a role to play in suicide prevention

> 98% of participants agree/strongly agree that they feel competent to ask directly about suicide

> 98% of participants agree/strongly agree that they feel confident to ask directly about suicide

> 99% of participants agree/strongly agree that they are willing to intervene if they are concerned that someone might be suicidal

These attitudes are maintained at 2 -year follow-up.
Sample participant comments:
  • I feel empowered
  • This training was eye opening. I feel empowered and confident in identifying risk factors and reaching out to peers, colleagues in need following this session.
  • Thank you for offering this incredible training!
  • Thankful this training was provided and I could be part of it.
  • This was one of the most helpful and relevant trainings I have attended.  I took away more information than I have with other similar trainings.
  • Hands down, most impactful training I have ever attended. And that's with 18 years of social work CE under my belt. Thank you!
  • This was one of the best trainings I've attended in years.  I highly recommend the program for everyone.
  • I think everyone should have REACH training. I will definitely use what I learned to help those I serve, my colleagues, and myself.
  • Wow, a very eye opening experience!!

  • This was a great class, I would highly recommend as many people as possible take it!

  • I enjoyed every second of the program and very proud to be part of the REACH program.

  • Well presented and informational class. After losing my nephew to suicide I appreciate this opportunity to help others who may be reaching out.

  • A week before I completed the training, I saw a coworker using REACH prevention strategies with another colleague they were concerned about. This reminded me of how valuable it is to stay up to date with the ever-evolving best evidence-based practices, so I made it a priority to reschedule and was able to attend a different session that same week. Thank you for providing this training!

  • I decided to take this course because just a week earlier my wife attempted suicide.  The course helped me a lot to understand how and when to help her to find a pathway out of the darkness.

  • I feel as if I learned a lot and am ready to help anyone who needs it, and feel more confident in my abilities to be direct about suicide even when it is uncomfortable and awkward.

  • I thought that this training was very well done. It has definitely changed how I view suicide and the discussion around it. I feel that I have a much better understanding of what to do in a situation where suicide/self harm is a possibility.