CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means)

CALM: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means is a suicide prevention training that encourages the safe storage of lethal means during a suicidal crisis. By temporarily putting time and distance between a suicidal person and highly lethal means, a life may be saved. CALM provides individuals with the tools to have the very important conversation about safety around and access to lethal means to an individual in their lives.

This workshop is for anyone who may be wondering how to have a conversation with a friend, loved one, or coworker about safety and access to lethal means.

What Conversations on Access to Lethal Means is and is not:

CALM is anti-suicide not anti-gun or anti-drugs.
CALM is a specific and effective part of suicide prevention.
CALM is not a suicide risk assessment.
CALM is not the answer but should be included — anyone can do it – not just professionals.

Participants in CALM training will:

• Become more knowledgeable about suicide facts
• Learn how to inquire about the accessibility of lethal means
• Learn how to suggest safe storage
• Learn about results of lethal means reduction in countries outside the U.S.