Suicide Prevention of the Inland Northwest-SPIN

06/16/2026

🏃‍♀️💜 Join Us at the Thunderhill Showdown 5K Run/Walk! 💜🏃‍♂️

SPIN is honored to partner with Riston Bullock and the Thunderhill Showdown 5K Run/Walk on July 12 in Lapwai.

Created in memory of Riston's sister, Raquel, this event brings our community together to honor loved ones lost to su***de, support those who are struggling, and raise awareness about the importance of mental health and su***de prevention.

Su***de prevention starts with connection. Every step taken during the Thunderhill Showdown is a reminder that hope matters, help is available, and none of us have to walk alone.

Whether you're a runner, walker, family member, friend, or community supporter, we invite you to join us for a day of remembrance, healing, and hope.

Register today and help us continue the conversation about mental health and su***de prevention.

https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/ID/Lapwai/ThunderhillShowdown

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06/05/2026

💛 One conversation can save a life. 💛

In 2023, more than 49,000 Americans died by su***de. That's approximately one person every 11 minutes.

The good news? Su***de is preventable, and everyday people can make a difference.

QPR—Question, Persuade, Refer—is often described as the CPR of su***de prevention. Just as CPR helps someone survive a medical emergency, QPR teaches you how to recognize warning signs, start a conversation, and connect someone to help.

Research shows that asking someone directly about su***de does not increase risk. In fact, it can reduce feelings of isolation and open the door to support.

At SPIN, we've trained hundreds of teachers, parents, healthcare workers, first responders, employers, and community members to recognize the signs and respond with confidence.

You don't have to be a counselor to help save a life.

👉 Bring QPR training to your workplace, school, organization, or community group.
👉 Learn more at www.spinsu***deprevention.org
👉 Call or text 988 if you or someone you know needs immediate support.

Because sometimes, one question can change everything.

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05/21/2026

Taking Action, Saving Lives
The Steven J. Button Symposium on Su***de Prevention

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Holiday Inn Clarkston–Lewiston

🎓 6 CEUs / 6 NBCC Credit Hours Available

Join SPIN for a full day focused on one important question:

What happens after su***de risk is identified?

We are honored to welcome back Dr. Kate Comtois, PhD, MPH, UW Medicine expert in su***de risk assessment and ethics, leading two in-depth sessions:

✔ Caring Contacts: A Brief Su***de Prevention Intervention that Shows You Matter and We See You

✔ What Comes After the Safety Plan?

➕ Separate QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training available for non-clinicians, workplaces, educators, caregivers, and community members.

This conference is designed for:
• counselors & clinicians
• healthcare professionals
• caregivers & support staff
• school personnel
• first responders
• clergy & wellness leaders
• anyone passionate about su***de prevention

✔ Continental breakfast & lunch included
✔ Practical tools for real-world settings
✔ Opportunities for reflection, collaboration, and community connection

🎟 Register today:
https://TakingActionSavingLives2026.eventbrite.com

Please help us spread the word by sharing with coworkers, care teams, and community partners.

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What happens after su***de risk is identified? Learn how to support people beyond crisis—clinical sessions + QPR training option.

05/20/2026

Safe Storage Saves Lives Raffle

💛 Safe Storage Saves Lives 💛

Did you know?

According to the CDC, more than half of all su***de deaths in the United States involve a firearm. Research also shows that creating time and distance during a suicidal crisis can save lives.

That’s why SPIN is continuing our Safe Storage Saves Lives Raffle — helping promote responsible firearm storage while supporting su***de prevention education and outreach across our region.

🎟 Tickets:
$20 each or 3 for $50

🏆 Prizes:
1st Prize:
Bighorn SafeX Gun Safe
15.05 cu. ft. • Electronic Lock • Fire Rated

2nd Prize:
GRIMTRON Biometric Handgun Safe

🚫 No fi****ms included. Safes only.

Proceeds support:
✔ QPR su***de prevention training
✔ 988 awareness and outreach
✔ Community education
✔ Mental health and su***de prevention efforts throughout the Inland Northwest

Every conversation matters. Every layer of protection matters. Every life matters.

👉 Get your tickets today and help us continue this work. https://givebutter.com/safe-storage-saves-lives-raffle-84ixso

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By Su***de Prevention of the Inland Northwest

05/07/2026

https://www.givegab.com/nonprofits/spin/

At SPIN, we believe su***de prevention starts with connection.

Every day, we work across the Inland Northwest to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and equip people with tools that can save lives—like QPR training and community outreach.

Because you don’t have to be a clinician to help someone in crisis.

You just have to know how to start the conversation.

💛 Your support helps us reach more people, in more communities, with life-saving resources.

👉 Learn more or donate: https://www.givegab.com/nonprofits/spin/

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05/06/2026

Su***de rates among teens and young adults declined in the two years after the launch of the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline.

05/06/2026

Some of the most powerful su***de prevention tools…
are simple. Creating time and distance can save a life. Especially during a moment of crisis.

Safe storage =
more time
more space
more chance for help

That’s why SPIN is hosting our Safe Storage Saves Lives Raffle

Every ticket helps fund:
• QPR su***de prevention training
• Community outreach
• 988 awareness & resources

1st Prize
Bighorn SafeX Gun Safe
Fire-rated • Secure • Reliable

2nd Prize
Biometric Handgun Safe

$20 each or 3 for $50 👇

https://givebutter.com/safe-storage-saves-lives-raffle-84ixso

05/04/2026

It only takes one conversation to save a life.

Most people who are struggling don’t say the words out loud.
But they do give signs.

At Su***de Prevention of the Inland Northwest (SPIN), we help everyday people recognize those signs and know what to do next.

Through QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) su***de prevention training, SPIN equips teachers, parents, coworkers, and community members with practical tools to support someone who may be thinking about su***de.

Because prevention doesn’t start in a hospital.
It starts in conversations.

A teacher noticing a quiet student.
A friend asking if someone is okay.
A coworker choosing to listen.

These moments matter.

Your Idaho Gives donation helps SPIN:

✔ provide su***de prevention training in schools and workplaces
✔ expand access to QPR Gatekeeper training
✔ share 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline resources
✔ reduce stigma around mental health
✔ strengthen connection, resilience, and hope
✔ reach thousands of community members each year

Su***de prevention is possible when communities know how to respond.

When you give, you help ensure that the next person who notices warning signs knows what to do.

Because sometimes, it only takes one.

One conversation.
One connection.
One moment of care.

Donate today and help build a community where no one feels alone.

Give here:
https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/spin

Please consider sharing to help us reach more people.

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I’m ready to support SPIN - Su***de Prevention of the Inland Northwest on May 4, 2026 during Idaho Gives 2026. Learn more about SPIN - Su***de Prevention of the Inland Northwest and all the other organizations participating in Idaho Gives 2026.

04/30/2026

🌼 TCUW Day of Caring – May 1 🌼

Stop by the Lewiston Community Center between 8:30–11:30 AM to pick up your “You Matter” yard sign.

These signs are a simple way to share a powerful message with your community—you are not alone, and you matter.

We’d love to see them throughout the Valley 💛
TCUW Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce

04/24/2026

Hey — just in case no one has said it to you today:

You matter.

Life can feel overwhelming.
Heavy.
Lonely.

But you are not alone in this.

If things feel like too much, you can call or text 988 anytime to connect with someone who will listen.

No judgment. Just support.

Save this. Share this.
Someone you know might need it too

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