Suicide Prevention through personal Empowerment, community Action, and Knowledge development

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    Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Program

    Learn the fundamental skills necessary to intervene and save the life of someone in crisis.

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    Positive Self-Discovery Program

    Build a foundation of strength and resilience through the use of positive psychology principles.

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Our Actions Speak

SPEAK Network believes suicide is preventable. By providing free suicide prevention education programs, we seek to empower individuals to take action and promote safety for those in crisis in our community.

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  • “I felt that the class was very warm and inviting.”

    Positive Self-Discovery Participant

  • “This class was very eye-opening to ways of being positive in all aspects, but most certainly being positive toward yourself.”

    Positive Self-Discovery Participant

  • “Everyone should be required to take this class.”

    QPR participant

  • “Treatment is not just fixing what is broken; it is nurturing what is best within us.”

    Marten E.P. Seligman, SPEAK Up and save a life

Save a Life

Together we can make a difference. Whether you want to support us in our mission or learn to respond in a crisis, SPEAK Network starts with you. Learn more about how you can get involved and empower our community.

  • Not sure where to start? Learn fundamental skills that can help save a life in our community.

  • We’re always in need of assistance, whether it’s help teaching classes, or organizing special events. Ask us how you can help!

  • We incur costs for class materials, informational handouts, special events, and more. We’re grateful for generous community members who help keep our programs free.

Support SPEAK

Empowering a community takes all of us. Help us fulfill our mission to prevent suicide in Rapid City.

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