VitalCog - Suicide Prevention Training for the Workplace - Virtual
This 2-hour training gives participants the skills and tools to appreciate the critical need for suicide prevention while creating a forum for dialogue and critical thinking about workplace mental health challenges, and by promoting help-seeking and help-giving.
Cost: FREE
Register Here
Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Mental Health - Virtual
The Be Sensitive, Be Brave infuses culture and diversity throughout this foundational workshop on Mental Health - teaching community members to help friends and loved ones during times of distress. Learn how to recognize mental health conditions, what to do when someone needs support, and tools for maintaining good mental health.
Cost: FREE
Register Here
Boise Lions Club Presentation (Private Event)
Boise, Idaho
TSF Crew will be presenting to the Lions Club about Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Action.
Anniversary of Speedy's Passing
On this date, in 2011, we lost Speedy to suicide. Suicide is always a very complex loss. We work in his memory with the hope that others are able to find help, hope, and healing. Be a champion for mental health and suicide prevention in Speedy’s memory.
The Speedy Foundation was Established Today in 2011
On this day, in 2011, The Speedy Foundation filed our paperwork to become a 501c3 Nonprofit organization in memory of Jeret “Speedy” Peterson. This is the 11 year anniversary of our organization.
Happy Birthday Speedy!
Happy Birthday, Speedy!
Jeret was born as the youngest brother to Kimmy and Erika on December 12, 1981.
On this Day in Sports - 16 Years Ago
On This Day In Sports
This Day In Sports…February 25, 2010, 16 years ago yesterday:
Boise’s Jeret “Speedy” Peterson flies 50 feet in the air and lands his famed Hurricane jump to win a silver medal in the men’s aerials at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Peterson had been a longshot after the first round, sitting in fifth place, but he brought the house down with his legendary second jump. “This is the best day of my life,” he told KTVB after the competition.
Anniversary of Speedy's Passing
On this date, in 2011, we lost Speedy to suicide. Suicide is always a very complex loss. We work in his memory with the hope that others are able to find help, hope, and healing. Be a champion for mental health and suicide prevention in Speedy’s memory.
The Speedy Foundation was Established Today in 2011
On this day, in 2011, The Speedy Foundation filed our paperwork to become a 501c3 Nonprofit organization in memory of Jeret “Speedy” Peterson. This is the 11 year anniversary of our organization.
Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention - Virtual
The Be Sensitive, Be Brave infuses culture and diversity throughout this foundational workshop on Suicide Prevention - teaching community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and how to connect individuals to help.
Cost: FREE
Register Here
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Certification workshop teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 6-18. Register Here
WHAT IT COVERS
Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis
How to connect youth with help
Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying
Location: Sierra College Truckee Campus - 11001 College Trail, Truckee, CA 96161
Format: 8-hour in-person workshop
FREE Registration: Register Here
Value: Approximately $247 per person, but provided at no cost to participants who live or work in Placer or Nevada counties
Questions? Shannon Decker, shannon@thespeedyfoundation.org, 208.471.8904
Hope Week
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District’s Hope Squad Programs will be celebrating "Hope Week," during regular school hours during the week of March 10-14, in an effort to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental wellness.
Hope Squad students have organized "Hope Week” projects across the district to allow for their peers to take part in activities that promote hope; including hope grams, friendship bracelets, give/get hope post it banner, kindness letters , education on coping mechanisms, 988 and resource outreach, hall decorations, music in the schools, and more! This year, students at Alder Creek Middle School, Truckee High School, North Tahoe Middle, and North Tahoe High Schools are very excited to get a visit from Drew Petersen with age appropriate presentations and assemblies related to “Feel It All.”
Outside of our school sites, this week-long, community-wide effort will bring together local businesses, mental health agencies, and local non-profits with the goal of destigmatizing mental health issues and empowering community members to ask for help when they are in an emotional crisis. Join us at a community film screening in Truckee or Tahoe City.
Summit for Research
As a member of Linked By Legacy, we are honored to have a seat at the table for the 2nd Annual Summit for Suicide Research with the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation in Ft. Worth, TX. Learn more about the summit - click here.
2024 Research Summit Video - Click Here
Truckee High Parent Night - Spring (Private Event)
Outreach table and short presentation on parent workshop: https://jedfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/jed-nami-guide-starting-conversation-college-mental-health.pdf
UK Athletics - Mental Health Discussion (Private Event)
University of Kentucky: Connecting and Networking for Suicide Prevention (UK:CAN) presents a virtual discussion on mental health and student-athletes with Shannon Decker executive director of The Speedy Foundation and Bianca McCall, retired professional basketball player and clinical therapist. The Speedy Foundation was founded in memory of Shannon’s cousin, 3-time Olympian and Olympic silver medalist, Jeret "Speedy" Peterson, who died by suicide.
Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Mental Health - Virtual Training (Public Event)
The Be Sensitive, Be Brave infuses culture and diversity throughout this foundational workshop on Mental Health - teaching community members to help friends and loved ones during times of distress. Learn how to recognize mental health conditions, what to do when someone needs support, and tools for maintaining good mental health.
Cost: FREE
Register Here
On this Day in Sports - 15 Years Ago
On This Day In Sports
This Day In Sports…February 25, 2010, 15 years ago yesterday:
Boise’s Jeret “Speedy” Peterson flies 50 feet in the air and lands his famed Hurricane jump to win a silver medal in the men’s aerials at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Peterson had been a longshot after the first round, sitting in fifth place, but he brought the house down with his legendary second jump. “This is the best day of my life,” he told KTVB after the competition.
Mental Health First Aid Certification - In-Person (Public Event)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Workshop teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Register Here
WHAT IT COVERS
Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
How to interact with a person in crisis
How to connect a person with help
Expanded content on trauma, substance use, and self-care
Location: Sierra College Truckee Campus - 11001 College Trail, Truckee, CA 96161
Format: 8-hour in-person interactive workshop
FREE Registration: Register Here
Value: Approximately $247 per person, but provided at no cost to participants who work or reside in Placer or Nevada counties
Questions? Shannon Decker, shannon@thespeedyfoundation.org, 208.471.8904
VitalCog - Suicide Prevention Training for the Workplace - Virtual Training (Public Event)
This 2-hour training gives participants the skills and tools to appreciate the critical need for suicide prevention while creating a forum for dialogue and critical thinking about workplace mental health challenges, and by promoting help-seeking and help-giving.
Cost: FREE
Register Here
NPHS Awareness Symposium (Private Event)
New Plymouth, Idaho
We will present and host an outreach table for the youth at New Plymouth High School's annual awareness symposium, where we will share information about harm reduction and suicide prevention.
Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention - Virtual Training (Public Event)
The Be Sensitive, Be Brave infuses culture and diversity throughout this foundational workshop on Suicide Prevention - teaching community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and how to connect individuals to help.
Cost: FREE
Register Here
World Cup Outreach at Deer Valley (Public Event)
Deer Valley Resort welcomes the world’s most elite ski athletes to compete at the 2025 Freestyle International Ski World Cup. This annual event held on the resort’s world-renowned slopes will feature the globe’s top athletes in moguls and aerials on February 6 through February 8, 2025. Find us at our outreach booth in the sponsor village.
Event Details Linked Here
Volunteers Wanted - Sign Up Here
Leadership Meridian Presentation (Private Event)
Learn more about Leadership Meridian HERE
End of Impactful Film Trilogy Free Access (Public)
Time is running out to catch "The Impactful Film Trilogy" by indieFLIX.
Our FREE access to these three films ends on December 31st.
These films are powerful, thought-provoking, and provide a means to thoughtful self-reflection and engaging discussions. Funding for this project has been provided by the Boise School District, Children’s Home Society of Idaho and The Speedy Foundation. It's our hope that these films, and the conversations they inspire, advance feelings of hope, resilience, and agency, while creating safe spaces for our youth to learn about mental health.
Please share this resource far and wide - Click Here
Mental Health First Aid Certification (Public Event)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Workshop teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
WHAT IT COVERS
Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
How to interact with a person in crisis
How to connect a person with help
Expanded content on trauma, substance use, and self-care
Location: Sierra College Truckee Campus - 11001 College Trail, Truckee, CA 96161
Format: 8-hour in-person
FREE Registration: Register Here
Value: Approximately $247 per person, but provided at no cost to participants who work or reside in Placer or Nevada counties
Questions? Shannon Decker, shannon@thespeedyfoundation.org, 208.471.8904
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification (Public Event)
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Certification workshop teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 6-18.
WHAT IT COVERS
Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis
How to connect youth with help
Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying
Location: Sierra College Truckee Campus - 11001 College Trail, Truckee, CA 96161
Format: 8-hour in-person workshop
FREE Registration: Register Here
Value: Approximately $247 per person, but provided at no cost to participants who live or work in Placer or Nevada counties
Questions? Shannon Decker, shannon@thespeedyfoundation.org, 208.471.8904
Happy Birthday Speedy!
Happy Birthday, Speedy!
Jeret was born as the youngest brother to Kimmy and Erika on December 12, 1981.
Winter Illness & Injury Symposium (Private Event)
2024 Winter Illness & Injury Symposium
The Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition and Know Overdose Nevada County will be offering harm reduction resources. To register, click here: www.tfhd.com/WIIS2024
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - November 23rd
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is a day in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experiences. To find an event near you, please click here.
Soroptishop Holiday Artisan Faire
Soroptishop Holiday Artisan Faire
November 21st - Truckee, CA - 5:30 - 8:30 pm
10981 Truckee Way - Truckee Rec. Center
Start your shopping early for local artwork, jewelry, pottery, clothes, cosmetics, herbals, handcrafts, hand blown glass and much more at the Soroptishop Holiday Artisan Faire. The Speedy Foundation will be joining over 50 local and small business artisans participating. Swing by and support our Mentally Covered campaign.
Good Morning Truckee Presentation - Truckee Chamber of Commerce Featured Non-profit
Learn more about the Truckee Chamber of Commerce - Click Here
