Together We Are Strong

Wooch Yáa Awudané: Together We Are Strong Suicide Prevention Training

Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition (a program of NAMI Juneau) offers free community suicide prevention training.

Wooch Yáa Awudané: Together We Are Strong is a training developed by NAMI Juneau/JSPC Staff and volunteers, and Tlingit & Haida staff. The training offers a combination of principles from lived experience, evidence based concepts and practices found in numerous training models and scientific studies from the field of suicidology, and is infused with SE Alaska Indigenous values. It was designed to be the most comprehensive and culturally relevant suicide prevention training for our region. Attendees will find that this training is easily accessible, well suited for both laypersons and professionals, and offers a community approach to suicide prevention.

Two Ways to Experience the Training
We offer two formats of the training to meet the diverse needs of participants and organizations:

4-Hour Overview
A condensed, introductory version designed to:

Provide a foundational understanding of suicide and the steps to suicide prevention
Spark conversation and awareness around community-based needs
Be easily integrated into busy schedules or as part of a larger event

2-Day Deep Dive
An interactive learning experience:

In-depth exploration of key evidence based concepts and lived experience
Learn to recognize the warning signs that someone may be thinking about suicide
Build confidence in asking direct, compassionate questions about suicide
Become equipped with practical tools to support someone experiencing a suicidal crisis
Active participation, peer learning, and real-time feedback