Suicide Prevention Education for Clinical Partners

This pathway prepares Clinical Partners to support Veteran suicide prevention by identifying suicide risk, using evidence-informed communication to encourage care engagement, coordinating with supports, and connecting Veterans to clinical and community resources. Watch the video below to learn how Clinical Partners strengthen prevention through collaboration and continuity of care.

  • Start with the Safeguard Certified pathway.
  • Complete both pathways below to earn the Safeguard Master badge.
Pathway

Safeguard Certified — Clinical Partners (Veteran Track)

Deepen your understanding of Veteran suicide risk and protective factors through applied clinical scenarios and trauma-informed practices. Strengthen your ability to collaborate across systems of care and sustain long-term prevention efforts.

This pathway is for you if you are a:

Healthcare providers (e.g., primary care, specialists, nurses)
Mental health professionals (e.g., therapists, counselors)
Medical support staff (e.g., pain management, physical therapy)
Social workers and case managers
Student clinicians and healthcare trainees
Anyone who encounters Veterans in a clinical environment
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Enroll in this pathway to start learning.

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Communicating With Veterans

This course discusses how to communicate effectively with Veterans using communication tools, such as open-ended questions, affirmations, and reflections.

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Secure Firearm Storage Conversations: STORES & Minutes Matter

Secure Firearm Storage Conversations (STORES/MM Training) is a 30-minute, self-paced eLearning course designed for clinicians and community partners who engage with Veterans and their families.

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VA S.A.V.E.

In collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, this course covers suicide risk in the military and Veteran communities. Learn to identify at-risk Veterans and use S.A.V.E. steps to help make a difference.

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Become Safeguard Certified as a Clinical Partner!

Complete all of the courses and unlock your Safeguard Certified badge.

Pathway

Safeguard Master — Clinical Partners (Veteran Track)

Expand your ability to lead in suicide prevention as a clinician and fellow Veteran. Explore approaches to intervene in a crisis, respond after a suicide loss, and apply Veteran-specific insights to elevate patient care.

Complete the Safeguard Certified pathway above to earn your Safeguard Master badge.

Start Learning

Enroll in this pathway to start learning.

<0.5hr

VA S.A.V.E.

In collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, this course covers suicide risk in the military and Veteran communities. Learn to identify at-risk Veterans and use S.A.V.E. steps to help make a difference.

Learn More

Achieve Safeguard Mastery as a Clinical Partner!

Complete all of the courses and unlock your Safeguard Master badge.