Visit www.tspn.org to learn about warning signs, resources and trainings we offer.
25/07/2025
Tyler Sanders, LCSW is a Clinic Manager with Centerstone. Tyler is trained in providing EMDR therapy, and he specializes in treating adults suffering from developmental trauma. Tyler is one of our newest Advisory Council members, starting his first full term last September.
22/07/2025
Brandy Rice, LBSW, M.Ed. is a CCBHC Project Director & Behavioral Health Educator with Frontier Health. She routinely facilitates su***de prevention and mental health training sessions, both in her job role and as a longtime TSPN volunteer.
Scott Payne, M.Div. is the Manager of Outreach and Support with Contact Care Line. He previously worked at Family and Children's Service (FCS) in Nashville as a crisis counselor, and then in a substance use program and as a hospice chaplain before taking on his current role.
16/07/2025
Today marks the three-year anniversary of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline is a free 24/7, confidential, short-term crisis counseling line for those experiencing distress. It is a myth that 988 is only for suicidal individuals; it is available to everyone. Call, text, or chat 988 if you are overwhelmed, stressed, and need to talk with a trained counselor.
15/07/2025
The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is still available to support all individuals including the LGBTQIA2S+ population. Crisis counselors and specialists will continue to serve our LGBTQIA2S+ population. Anyone in crisis can call, text, or chat 988 24/7.
Additional resources for LGBTQIA2S+ include the Trevor Project at 866-488-7386.
14/07/2025
Kristi Paling, M.A. is the Upper Cumberland Regional Coordinator for the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. She collects and disseminates information on children and families that helps TCCY plan and coordinate its policies, programs, and services.
11/07/2025
Sarah Mays, MACR, CPRS is the Tennessee First Responder Resource Engagement Specialty Team Care Coordinator in southern West Tennessee. Sarah is also a member of the West Tennessee Regional Crisis Intervention Team board and a member of the board of directors for Youth Town.
08/07/2025
Matt Magráns-Tillery, MHA is River Valley Health's Regional Director of Operations and Director of Community Relations & Government Affairs. Previously, Matt was the Vice President of Rental Assistance at Knox County’s public housing authority from 2019 until 2023.
07/07/2025
Does your school, organization or workplace want to learn what to do if someone is in a crisis? QPR teaches people to recognize the warning signs of su***de and question, persuade, and refer people at risk for su***de for help. Contact us at tspn@tspn.org to schedule a training.
04/07/2025
Happy Independence Day from the staff and leadership of TSPN!
03/07/2025
In honor of the July 4 holiday, our office will be closed. If you are in a mental health crisis, please contact the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline through call, text or chat. Crisis counselors will be able to assist and refer you to resources in your community.
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Send a message to Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network:
The Tennessee Su***de Prevention Network (TSPN) is the statewide organization responsible for implementing the Tennessee Strategy for Su***de Prevention as defined by the 2001 National Strategy for Su***de Prevention.
TSPN is a grass-roots association which includes counselors, mental health professionals, physicians, clergy, journalists, social workers, and law enforcement personnel, as well as survivors of su***de and su***de attempts. TSPN works across the state under the direction of our Executive Director to eliminate the stigma of su***de and educate communities about the warning signs of su***de, with the ultimate intention of reducing su***de rates in the state of Tennessee.
We seek to achieve these objectives through organizing and promoting regular regional activities, providing su***de prevention and crisis intervention training to community organizations, and conducting postvention sessions for schools and organizations after su***des occur.
Su***de affects people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic groups. Hence we encourage and celebrate the engagement of people from all walks of life in our su***de prevention campaign, sharing their stories, making a difference in their communities, and helping to save lives.