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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer with SPIN

We’ve got two great opportunities coming up in September where you can get involved and help spread SPIN’s message of hope and prevention:

1) Lewiston Round Up Parade – Saturday, Sept. 6

Sign up to volunteer
Join SPIN as we walk in the parade and share our message with the community. It’s a fun way to raise awareness while showing up in support of suicide prevention.

2) Nez Perce County Fair – Sept. 18–21

Fair details: npcfair.org
Sign up to volunteer
Help staff SPIN’s booth, greet community members, and hand out resources and SPIN swag. A great opportunity to connect with people, share information, and be a friendly face at the fair!

Thank you for giving your time and energy—it makes a real difference in the lives of people across our region.

SPIN’s Annual Conference is September 30th!

Taking Action, Saving Lives: Suicide Prevention Conference

📍 Holiday Inn Clarkston | 🕗 Full-Day Training | 🎓 5 CEUs Available
Join SPIN for our annual regional conference focused on evidence-based strategies, professional development, and life-saving conversations.

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Katherine Anne Comtois, PhD, MPH, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. Dr. Comtois is a leading voice in suicide prevention and crisis care.

She will present two in-depth training sessions:

  • Suicide Assessment and Management: Synthesizing Client-Centered Care with Joint Commission Requirements
  • Ethics of Suicide Prevention in Healthcare: Attending to Both Risk Management and Self-Care

Attendees will earn 5 Education Credits 
This event is highly recommended for:
Mental health professionals, medical providers, social workers, first responders, school counselors, clergy, and community members committed to suicide prevention.

📞 Call or Text 988—Help Is Always Available

If you or someone you know is struggling, dial or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Learn to Help: QPR Suicide Prevention Training

SPIN offers free QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training all year long. QPR is an evidence-based approach that teaches everyday people how to:

  • Recognize suicide warning signs
  • Ask life-saving questions
  • Refer someone to the help they need

It’s simple, effective, and takes just one hour to learn. Be the reason someone finds hope.

Did you know:
QPR training is a suicide prevention training program that has had a significant positive impact on our world by equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge to identify and assist individuals at risk of suicide. Like CPR, QPR can help save lives.
Email us today to set up training. In less than two hours, you can learn how to make a difference.