Preparation
Purpose
To assess suicide prevention readiness and needs, select the appropriate gatekeeper training for your context, prepare your system, organization, and individual trainees to benefit most from training, and ensure appropriate resources are in place for participant self-care.
Benefits of tools
Surveys of Needs & Resources will assist your organization or community determine your choice of gatekeeper training and the GTISS tools that will enhance effectiveness. Developing a customized Suicide Prevention Resource and Referral Guide will ensure that help is available to training participants as needed.
Time requirements
Surveys can be time-consuming but many organizations have resources to conduct them efficiently. If time and resources are limited, you can survey a small sample of key leaders and staff and summarize results within a week's time.
Locating/updating local, state, and national suicide prevention and referral resources can take a few hours or a few days, depending on your current list of resources.
If you have questions or need assistance, click "Contact CRI" at the top of the page.
