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Events
Safe Storage Saves Lives Raffle
Drawing December 5th. 2026
is proud to present the 2026 Safe Storage Saves Lives Raffle, helping support suicide prevention education, outreach, and QPR training throughout our region.
According to the CDC, creating time and distance during a suicidal crisis can save lives. Responsible firearm storage is one important layer of protection for families and communities.
Tickets are just $20 each, or 3 for $50.
Prizes include a 1st Prize: Bighorn SafeX fire-rated gun safe and 2nd Prize: Grimtron biometric handgun safe.
No firearms are included — safes only.
Help support suicide prevention while promoting responsible storage and community safety
SPIN is Partnering with Thunderhill Showdown
Date: July 12, 2026
Join SPIN in coming together as a community to raise awareness of suicide prevention and remember and honor those who have died by suicide. This annual event features a short walk, information, resources, and activities to honor loved ones.
Steve Button Symposium on Suicide Prevention;
Taking Action Saving Lives
September 16, 2026. 8a – 5pm
SPIN partners with Lewis Clark State College and other local agencies to bring an annual continuing education opportunity to local clinicians, educators, and providers. This professional conference brings speakers from around the world to provide cutting-edge research and information on mental health and suicide prevention.
Upcoming Events
Walk For Hope/Thunderhill Showdown 5k walk/run
Date: July 12th
Join SPIN and the Thunderhill Showdown team in coming together as a community to raise awareness of suicide prevention and remember and honor those who have died by suicide. This annual event features a 5k walk or run, information and resources, and activities to honor loved ones.
Steve Button Symposium on Suicide Prevention; Taking Action Saving Lives
This year we were honored to have Dr. Kate Comtois, PhD, MPH, as our Guest Speaker. She lead two in-depth sessions:
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Caring Contacts: A Brief Suicide Prevention Intervention that Shows You Matter and We See You.
Participants will learn how simple, consistent messages of care and connection—known as Caring Contacts—can reduce suicide risk. This session includes practical exercises to help attendees develop messages in their own voice and design programs for both clinical and community settings.What Comes After the Safety Plan?
This session explores how to support individuals beyond the immediate crisis. Attendees will learn about evidence-based treatments, family support strategies, social prescribing, and ways to help individuals build lives worth living—not just survive the next difficult moment.
Questions, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Contact us to schedule training
This nation-wide training teaches the three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. SPIN offers this course at little or not cost to individual participants, agencies, businesses and schools. Available upon request. Like CPR, QPR helps community members save lives.
SPIN Monthly Meeting
We’re hitting pause on our upcoming community meeting as we explore new, meaningful ways to connect and engage with you. Want to stay in the loop? Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to hear about upcoming events, resources, and opportunities to get involved.
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
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Find support and support others grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. You are not alone. Group takes place at 530pm the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Idaho Department of Labor, 1158 Idaho St, Lewiston.
My Ascension Documentary
Contact us to schedule a screening
This event will feature a screening of the documentary “My Ascension,” one teen’s story of how her suicide attempt led her on a mission to help others find HOPE. This is a must-watch for parents of teens, teens, and anyone working with teens. A panel discussion will follow the event, and local resources will be available
You Matter - yard sign pick up
Thank you for making May 2026 a success. We gave out over 150-You Matter Signs