Visit www.tspn.org to learn about warning signs, resources and trainings we offer.
01/27/2026
Sharing in the congratulations!
We are thrilled to announce that Kelly Bombardiere, VP of Crisis Services has been appointed to the Tennessee Su***de Prevention Network (TSPN) Advisory Council.
The TSPN Advisory Council is an independent, non-partisan, voluntary group of individuals, organizations, and agencies (public and private) who promote community awareness of the signs of su***de and intervention strategies for the prevention of su***de.
Please join us in celebrating Kelly’s accomplishment and the impact she will continue to make!
01/24/2026
The TSPN Central office will be closed Monday through Wednesday due to the snowy weather and icy conditions in the forecast. We'll be working by remote. Be safe and stay warm!
01/23/2026
Su***de is preventable. Join our QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Su***de Prevention Training on February 4! Learn how to spot warning signs, ask the right questions, and connect someone in crisis to help. It's quick, impactful, and could make all the difference. ***dePrevention
01/22/2026
Whether you're in crisis or just need someone to talk to, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is here to help. Trained crisis counselors can connect you with resources in your community. #988
01/20/2026
Start the year by investing in learning that drives real impact. Join April 6-9 at , the nation’s leading conference on prevention, treatment, and recovery. With six focused education tracks, you’ll gain practical strategies and real-world insights you can bring back to your community and put into action right away. Register now and save an extra $100 with code TAADAS. That’s a total of $500 in savings! Rates increase Friday, January 23, so don’t delay. Secure your spot today: https://www.hmpglobalevents.com/rx-summit/rates
01/19/2026
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: 'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.' – Martin Luther King Jr. During life's toughest moments, hold on to hope—it can carry us through. If you're struggling or feeling hopeless, help is here. Call or text 988 anytime. You are not alone. 💙 "
TSPN is pleased to announce that Harper-Grace Rice has been named our Interim Executive Director. She will be working along with Mary Linden Salter until a permanent director is named. Harper-Grace was recently hired as TSPN's Community Initiatives Director.
01/15/2026
More than 1,200 Tennesseans died by su***de in 2023, a slight increase from last year; Tennessee’s su***de rate is 22% higher than the national average.
Community training programs offered by TSPN such as QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) and ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training) are proven strategies to help prevent su***de.
Read the report. Then contact your regional director to see what your community can do to prevent su***des.
In less than 24 hours, the Trump administration has REVERSED its decision to cut grant funding for certain mental health and addiction treatment programs.
Read about this important turn of events:
Many of the affected grant programs had bipartisan support and President Donald Trump has supported them in the past.
01/12/2026
The feelings of isolation after losing a friend or loved one to su***de are common. You are not alone.
Check out this support group in Chattanooga, one of many available statewide.
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Send a message to Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network:
The Tennessee Su***de Prevention Network (TSPN) is the statewide organization responsible for implementing the Tennessee Strategy for Su***de Prevention as defined by the 2001 National Strategy for Su***de Prevention.
TSPN is a grass-roots association which includes counselors, mental health professionals, physicians, clergy, journalists, social workers, and law enforcement personnel, as well as survivors of su***de and su***de attempts. TSPN works across the state under the direction of our Executive Director to eliminate the stigma of su***de and educate communities about the warning signs of su***de, with the ultimate intention of reducing su***de rates in the state of Tennessee.
We seek to achieve these objectives through organizing and promoting regular regional activities, providing su***de prevention and crisis intervention training to community organizations, and conducting postvention sessions for schools and organizations after su***des occur.
Su***de affects people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic groups. Hence we encourage and celebrate the engagement of people from all walks of life in our su***de prevention campaign, sharing their stories, making a difference in their communities, and helping to save lives.
