The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) launched the community-wide coalition in 2018. The Kalamazoo County Suicide Prevention Plan has been finalized with eight goals for reducing suicides in Kalamazoo County. SPAN is a community collaboration and everyone is invited to the table to help reduce suicides in Kalamazoo.

our vision

Our vision for Kalamazoo County is zero suicide.

our purpose

We are the agents of change who drive and monitor the Kalamazoo Suicide Prevention Plan across the county.

TALK ABOUT IT;
SAVE A LIFE

our goals

trainings

Who should attend our Suicide Prevention Trainings? ANYONE! You don't need to be in a profession that works directly with mental health. You never know whose life you may save.

Wed, Mar 26
QPR Training
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
RSVP
Mar 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, 1001 W Maple St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. Join us for this FREE training!
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Tue, Apr 15
safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
RSVP
Apr 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, 1001 W Maple St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
safeTALK is a half-day training program that teaches participants to recognize and engage persons who might be having thoughts of suicide and to connect them with community resources trained in suicide intervention.
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QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions or need SPAN materials, please contact:

Ashley Kipp

akipp@gryphon.org

(269) 381-1510

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24-hour crisis hotline: 9-8-8

24-hour resource hotline: 2-1-1