A Prepared Suicide Prevention Workforce Changes Everything

The National Association for the Advancement of Suicide Prevention (NAASP) is engaging a national network of mental health providers, suicide-prevention coalitions, trainers/educators, scientists and especially people with lived experience to strengthen suicide-prevention capacity across the U.S. You can register now to get premium access to proprietary, practical tools, training opportunities, and invitations to member-only convenings. You’ll also have a voice in what NAASP builds next. Registration takes about 60 seconds. Together we can expand national suicide-prevention capacity. Get access to information, tools and training you can use now.

Trusted by 1,200+ Clients

By the Numbers....In the U.S.

Suicide ranks as the

leading cause of death overall in the U.S.

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More than

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Our Mission

Strengthen the suicide prevention workforce by centering lived experience, building capacity, and supporting recovery.

I’m a Clinician / Provider

Build confidence and competence with evidence-based suicide care training, tools, and practical guides.

I’m a Coalition / Nonprofit Leader

Strengthen programs, align partners, and deliver measurable outcomes with implementation support and resources.

I am a Person with Lived Experience / Advocate / Ally

Find support, community resources, and safe ways to take action, at your pace.

Your voice matters. Your pace is respected.

NAASP shares practical tools, safe ways to engage, and options to help shape what works in real communities. Share only what you choose.

Who We Are

The National Association for the Advancement of Suicide Prevention (NAASP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as a national support and resource hub for suicide prevention coalitions, clinicians, peers, and people with lived experience. The Association brings together stakeholders to build workforce capacity, drive policy change, inform programs and promote culturally responsive, community-led solutions.

Empowering the Suicide Prevention Workforce Nationwide

NAASP provides professionals, organizations, and communities working in the field of suicide prevention with tools, training, and support so that they can become more effective, connected, and resilient.

Workforce Mobilization

NAASP connects clinicians, peers, coalitions, and leaders into a national network, promoting collaboration, mentorship, and shared learning.

Training & Capacity Building

Through proprietary trainings, micro-learning, and expert consultation, organizations and individuals gain practical, evidence-based skills.

Provider Self-Care & Burnout Prevention

Self-care frameworks and wellness tools for crisis workers and clinicians designed to reduce burnout and secondary trauma.

Because a prepared workforce changes everything.

NAASP is more than just an organization — it is a national movement transforming suicide prevention from fragmented efforts into a strong, connected, and evidence-driven system. We support those who work every day to save lives.

National Impact, Local Change

We connect local and state coalitions with national resources, research, and best practices to drive measurable change in every community.

Evidence-Informed, People-Centered

Our programs are based on research, data, and lived experience, ensuring solutions that are practical, ethical, and effective.

Built for the Workforce

Every NAASP service is designed with the real-world challenges of clinicians, peers, and crisis workers in mind.

A simple path to meaningful impact

01 Join the Network

Members and partners become part of NAASP’s national community, where clinicians, peers, coalitions, and leaders connect.

02 Learn & Build Skills

You gain access to proprietary trainings, micro-learning, expert sessions, and evidence-based tools designed to address real-world suicide prevention challenges.

03 Apply & Collaborate

Members apply NAASP frameworks within their communities and organizations, collaborating through the Community of Practice.

04 Transform Systems

NAASP works alongside partners to improve policies, programs, and systems, making sustainable and equitable suicide prevention possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAASP?

The National Association for the Advancement of Suicide Prevention (NAASP) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strengthens the suicide prevention workforce through training, systems change, lived-experience leadership, and innovation.

Who can join NAASP?

Membership is open to clinicians, peers, crisis workers, educators, researchers, coalitions, students, and organizations working in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.

What does NAASP provide?

NAASP provides:

Evidence-based training and micro-learning

National Community of Practice

Technical assistance and systems support

Lived-experience leadership opportunities

Tools, frameworks, and innovation programs

Is NAASP a crisis hotline?

No. NAASP is not a crisis hotline or emergency service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency number or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. 988).

How do I become a member?

You can join by completing the registration form on our website and selecting your membership category. Once registered, you’ll receive access to trainings, community resources, and upcoming events.

Join the Association

Become part of a national network advancing suicide prevention in every community.