Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network

05/28/2026

There's still time to register for our safeTALK training in Nashville on June 1. Learn to recognize, engage, and connect people with thoughts of su***de to safety resources.

Register TODAY! https://ow.ly/KMqN50Z5kRh

05/28/2026

A look back at TSPN's history -- on this day 24 years ago, Su***de Prevention Awareness Day was officially declared in Tennessee. We celebrate it every year in September.

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05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Remembering. Honoring. Supporting. This Memorial Day, TSPN honors the memory of those who gave their lives in service to our country. Let today be a moment of remembrance. .

05/22/2026

The TSPN offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. While we pause to honor those who served, we know that holidays can be difficult for many. If you're struggling, you're not alone. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available for calls, texts and chats. Trained crisis counselors are available to connect you to local resources.

05/19/2026

This Women’s Health Month, we recognize that mental health is women’s health. Women often carry the weight of caregiving, work, family, relationships, and expectations — sometimes silently. Prioritizing emotional well-being, asking for help, and checking in with one another are acts of strength.

05/15/2026

There is no “typical” demographic of person who is at risk for su***de. No age group, ethnicity, or background is immune. Many people display behaviors that signal suicidal intent. Do you know the signs? Read more. https://www.tspn.org/warning-signs

05/08/2026

➡️Webinar: New Research Confirms Adoption-Competent Mental Health Care Changes Lives

🗓️ May 13 at noon central

When mental health care reflects the lived realities of adoption, foster, and kinship care, outcomes improve — yet access to this specialized care remains limited.

This webinar is designed for clinicians, system leaders, policymakers, researchers, advocates, and anyone invested in improving mental health outcomes for children, families, and individuals connected to adoption, foster, and kinship care.

Register here: https://ow.ly/E7Sx50YTzQz

05/05/2026

Join Our Free Su***de Prevention Training for Barbers & Hair Stylists!

🗓️May 19 -- Morristown May 20 -- Kingsport

You’re more than a barber or a hair stylist—you’re a trusted confidant. Many clients open up to you during appointments, sharing struggles they tell no one else. Now you can learn how to help.

✅ Spot mental health warning signs
✅ Ask directly about su***de (it doesn’t plant the idea!)
✅ Listen without judgment
✅ Connect clients to life-saving resources

Why attend? Barbershops & salons are safe spaces where early intervention can save lives—especially for men who rarely seek traditional mental health care.

Register here: https://www.tspn.org/newsandevents

05/04/2026

This new study shows what we've known all along...the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline saves lives -- at least 4,400 U.S. youths. Read more about this important lifeline.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/988-hotline-linked-to-thousands-of-fewer-youth-su***de-deaths-since-launch-study-finds?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

05/01/2026

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we bring attention to available resources to help people address their mental health needs. Access to care is an important strategy to su***de prevention. https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/mental-health-services.html ***deprevention