Prepare, Prevent, Respond: Mobilizing resources

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Learn how boards can mobilize PPR resources to strengthen school staff capacity to recognize and respond to student suicide risk

An opportunity for boards to learn about PPR for school staff and hear key learnings of implementation from colleagues respond effectively when students present with a risk of suicide. To ensure this, Mental Health Leadership Teams may wish to consider providing suicide intervention training to all school staff. The workshop will provide boards with an overview of the suite of resources that were designed to help school staff to:  

understand the power of wellness promotion in suicide prevention notice the signs that a student may be struggling with suicidal thoughts and/or behaviour develop knowledge, skills, comfort, and confidence to respond connect students in need with further support 

Date 

November 10, 2026 | 2 – 3:30 p.m. 

Audience 

Mental health leadership teams 

Mental health leaders (Managers of clinical or mental health services, Managers of psychology services, Managers of social work services, Mental health leaders, Other) 

System leaders (Directors/associate directors, Superintendents, Superintendents responsible for mental health, Other) 

Language 

This session will be delivered in English. Materials, breakout rooms, etc. will be available in French and English.