Faith-Based and General Resources
Trainings:
QPR – How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who is suicidal and learn more about preventing suicide. https://qprinstitute.com/individual-training
Mental Health First Aid – A skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
Youth Mental Health First Aid – A skills-based training course for people who work with youth to identify, understand and identify signs of distress in children and adolescents. https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
Think 3-2-1 The Be Kind Model – Crisis intervention strategy by Dolores Gaviola-Feck, Ed.D.
https://www.thebekindmodel.com [email protected]
Soul Shop for Black Churches – A training to equip faith leaders with the skills necessary to help them identify and provide support to members in their congregations who may be facing mental health challenges and families who have been affected by suicide.
https://www.soulshopmovement.org/soul-shop-for-black-churches
Breaking the Silence NM – Community Forums and Professional Development- and youth education – teaches about mental health/suicide issues and busting the stigma. www.breakingthesilencenm.org
ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Training – A two-day workshop designed for members of all
caregiving groups. Continually updated to provide latest research. https://www.livingworks.net/asist
Mental Health Resources – https://thex.church/mentalhealthresources/ https://kaywarren.com/
Re-Source Workshop – Equips men and women to help and support the hurting and struggling while staying healthy and whole in the process. https://mercymultiplied.com/
Mental Health First Aid – A skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
Youth Mental Health First Aid – A skills-based training course for people who work with youth to identify, understand and identify signs of distress in children and adolescents. https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
Think 3-2-1 The Be Kind Model – Crisis intervention strategy by Dolores Gaviola-Feck, Ed.D.
https://www.thebekindmodel.com [email protected]
Soul Shop for Black Churches – A training to equip faith leaders with the skills necessary to help them identify and provide support to members in their congregations who may be facing mental health challenges and families who have been affected by suicide.
https://www.soulshopmovement.org/soul-shop-for-black-churches
Breaking the Silence NM – Community Forums and Professional Development- and youth education – teaches about mental health/suicide issues and busting the stigma. www.breakingthesilencenm.org
ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Training – A two-day workshop designed for members of all
caregiving groups. Continually updated to provide latest research. https://www.livingworks.net/asist
Mental Health Resources – https://thex.church/mentalhealthresources/ https://kaywarren.com/
Re-Source Workshop – Equips men and women to help and support the hurting and struggling while staying healthy and whole in the process. https://mercymultiplied.com/
Training is an important part of equipping people to understand mental illness and suicide
Places for free or reduced trainings:
Department of Health: Clarie Miller 505-827-2582 [email protected]
The following support is for all faith leaders as you begin the journey of mental health awareness:
NM Department of Health Suicide Prevention Resource Guide Pg. 13-14
Video for faith leaders on self-care
NAMI Faith Net presentation – Bridges of Hope
A short 45 minute introduction for congregants or leaders.
The Sanctuary Course A study guide for small groups, designed to raise awareness and
start conversations in local churches regarding mental health.
Places for free or reduced trainings:
Department of Health: Clarie Miller 505-827-2582 [email protected]
The following support is for all faith leaders as you begin the journey of mental health awareness:
NM Department of Health Suicide Prevention Resource Guide Pg. 13-14
Video for faith leaders on self-care
NAMI Faith Net presentation – Bridges of Hope
A short 45 minute introduction for congregants or leaders.
The Sanctuary Course A study guide for small groups, designed to raise awareness and
start conversations in local churches regarding mental health.
Faith-Based Mental Health Services:
Cornerstone Lifeworks: 505-345-2778
Formation: 505-821-3628
Formation: 505-821-3628
Faith-Based Resources for Vets:
Chaplain Services for Vets – Providing for the spiritual needs of veteran and their families of any faith background. Office phone number: 505-256-2735
Mighty Oaks – https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/
A faith-based national program with sites across the US.
Warrior Getaway – https://joniandfriends.org/warrior-getaway/
A faith-based program. Marcy Patten @ 505-321-1617 has an Abq office. She is very sincere about what she does for the veterans and their families.
Mighty Oaks – https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/
A faith-based national program with sites across the US.
Warrior Getaway – https://joniandfriends.org/warrior-getaway/
A faith-based program. Marcy Patten @ 505-321-1617 has an Abq office. She is very sincere about what she does for the veterans and their families.
Helpful Resources Before A Suicide:
Tender Leaves of Hope – Paul Quinnett booklet to share with suicide attempt survivor family members - https://qprinstitute.com/store $4.00
National Action Alliance – Hope: A Guide for Faith Leaders to Help Prevent Youth Suicide
Alive to Thrive – Preventing Teen Suicide https://learn.alivetothrive.com/
Hope for Mental Health – Support groups model that offers Christ-centered communities filled with comfort, strength, and hope. https://hope4mentalhealth.com/
Mercy Multiplied – Residential, outpatient and outreach services. https://mercymultiplied.com/
Mayo Clinic – Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/symptoms-causes/syc-20378048
National Action Alliance – Hope: A Guide for Faith Leaders to Help Prevent Youth Suicide
Alive to Thrive – Preventing Teen Suicide https://learn.alivetothrive.com/
Hope for Mental Health – Support groups model that offers Christ-centered communities filled with comfort, strength, and hope. https://hope4mentalhealth.com/
Mercy Multiplied – Residential, outpatient and outreach services. https://mercymultiplied.com/
Mayo Clinic – Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/symptoms-causes/syc-20378048
After Suicide Loss:
SOS Handbook – Jeffery Jackson. Click here
Booklet to share with survivors of suicide loss. It is the one booklet that survivors recommend. It can be printed from the website above or ordered from American Association of Suicidology (AAS) https://suicidology.org/
SOS Handbook in Spanish Click here
AFSP Suicide Loss Survivors Guide Click here
After a Suicide – Memorial Service Click here
Survivors of Suicide Loss Fact Sheet Click here
Workplace Postvention Click here
American Psychiatric Association Click here
The Role of Faith Leaders After Suicide Guidebook Click here
Booklet to share with survivors of suicide loss. It is the one booklet that survivors recommend. It can be printed from the website above or ordered from American Association of Suicidology (AAS) https://suicidology.org/
SOS Handbook in Spanish Click here
AFSP Suicide Loss Survivors Guide Click here
After a Suicide – Memorial Service Click here
Survivors of Suicide Loss Fact Sheet Click here
Workplace Postvention Click here
American Psychiatric Association Click here
The Role of Faith Leaders After Suicide Guidebook Click here
After Suicide Loss:
Support Group Listings:
- https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
- https://www.sosabq.org Survivors of Suicide Loss in NM
- https://www.griefshare.org Local groups in NM
- https://griefnm.org/center-for-hope-and-healing/ Statewide grief support
- https://nami.org National Alliance on Mental Illness New Mexico (NAMI)
