Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network

11/22/2025

11/19/2025

Thank you Su***de Prevention Resource Center for featuring TSPN in your recent newsletter!

The latest Spark features success stories from Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Tennessee with exciting new updates from the field! Click the link to learn how these states have built effective su***de prevention infrastructure: https://ow.ly/GIaE50XrVy8

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Minnesota Department of Health
NH Department of Health and Human Services
Tennessee Su***de Prevention Network
ASTHO (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials)
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
SAMHSA
CDC VetoViolence

11/19/2025

Register now for an upcoming TSPN ASIST training in Memphis!

Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day, 16-hour, intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course. It is designed to help individuals recognize and estimate su***de risk and intervene to help keep those at risk safe for now. Everyone could benefit from this training, and TSPN trains those 18 years and older. Participants cannot be younger than 18 and must attend both days, registration fees are non-refundable.

Click link below to register

ASIST is a two-day, skills building workshop that prepares caregivers of all kinds to provide su***de first aid interventions. At an ASIST workshop, you'll learn how to prevent su***de by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. This tw...

11/12/2025

These two beautiful souls have dedicated so much of their time and passion to breathe life into the task force. Their hard work is greatly appreciated and their public recognition at the recent TSPN First Responder Su***de Prevention Task Force Conference is a small token of our gratitude for their dedication to saving lives of our first responders. Thank you Mary Anne Christian. Thank you Doug Pardue.

11/11/2025

Honoring the courage of all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you, Veterans.

TSPN is closed in observance of the holiday. If you need emotional support, call, text, or chat 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Press 1 for Veterans Crisis Line.

11/10/2025

10/30/2025

At Rx Summit, leaders from across the nation come together to share strategies, research, and real-world solutions that move us closer to a stronger, healthier future. From prevention and treatment to long-term recovery and policy, every session helps build the foundation for lasting change.

Need help securing support to attend? View the Attendee Justification Toolkit for helpful resources: https://www.hmpglobalevents.com/rx-summit/conference-approval-letter-template

Join us in Nashville, April 6–9, and be part of building the future of recovery.

10/29/2025

A shoutout to East Regional Director Taylor Murmann, who received a full scholarship to attend a prestigious Dale Carnegie Course called "Effective Communications and Human Relations." It's a 12-week course on leadership, communication & organization.

😁🙌We're proud of you!

10/27/2025

Meet our Answering the Call speaker Matthew “Matty” Fiorenza: Retired Anaheim Firefighter Paramedic after 22 years, now a passionate advocate for first responder mental health.

Overcoming PTSD, depression, anxiety, alcoholism, and a su***de attempt through a transformative trauma retreat, Matty has spoken at conferences nationwide, developed wellness programs with Dr. Gina Gallivan, and co-created California's regional K9 peer support group with his service dog Axel.

He's dedicated to crisis interventions, peer training, and empowering his brothers and sisters in service—join us to hear his inspiring story! 🚒❤️

10/26/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence can be linked to severe mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and increased su***de risk—survivors of intimate partner violence are twice as likely to attempt su***de multiple times.

Find resources at www.tncoalition.org or call 615-386-9406 to find help.

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10/25/2025

Too often, unwanted or unused medications end up in the wrong hands.

➡️TODAY is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day.

Dispose of your medications at a dropoff site near you.

https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/take-back-box.html

10/24/2025

** Another conference speaker**

Honey Sternberg, Licensed Professional Counselor, works with law enforcement, first responders, and families.

Holding degrees in Psychology and Professional Counseling, she's certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior and as a Correctional Health Care Professional.

With 10 years facilitating su***de awareness, she's a correctional officer's wife, drawing from personal experience. Honey focuses on critical response, mental health court, staff training, and therapy; she's spoken nationally at conferences like the American Jail Association.

Register at https://ow.ly/LeFy50XfjP9