Can you recognize warning signs of suicide? Learn how at upcoming training

posted on 1/31/2025

The Dover Mental Health Alliance and Dover High School are partnering with NAMI New Hampshire to offer free "Gatekeeper" suicide prevention training in February and May.

DMHA works with authorized NAMI NH Connect trainers to deliver the three-hour curriculum to school groups, organizations, businesses, and community members 18 and older throughout Strafford County. The program offers an integrated community approach to reduce suicide among youth ages 10-24 and adults. 

Participants learn to identify warning signs and connect individuals with appropriate resources.

Training dates:

• Thursday, Feb. 6, 5-8 p.m., Dover High School library
• Thursday, May 8, 5-8 p.m., Dover High School library

"Our region is fortunate to have these organizations working together to provide mental health and suicide prevention education," said DMHA Co-founder Suzanne Weete. "It takes all members of a community to be engaged to end stigma and prevent suicide. These training opportunities are an invitation for community members to be part of the solution."

Trainers include community members, parents, first responders, teachers, administrators, prevention coordinators and case managers. The training is designed for anyone wanting to learn about suicide risk factors and warning signs. Coaches, teachers, faith leaders, business people, first responders, parents and young adults are encouraged to participate.

Register at dovermentalhealthalliance.org/events. Classes require a minimum of 10 participants and are open to all communities.

To schedule group training on suicide prevention or mental health challenges, contact Suzanne Weete at suzanneweete@communitypartnersnh.org.

For more information, visit the Dover Mental Health Alliance at dovermentalhealthalliance.org and NAMI NH Connect at theconnectprogram.org/about-us.