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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Mental Health First Aid Certification
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
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
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.
Boise Lions Club Presentation
Boise, Idaho
TSF Crew will be presenting to the Lions Club about Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Action.
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
World Cup at Deer Valley
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
End of Impactful Film Trilogy Free Access
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
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
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
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
Mountain in My Mind 3
Mountain in My Mind 3, the third ski film about mental health in the mountains, is coming to Incline Village at UNR Lake Tahoe!
Raffle give aways include a 2023 Skidoo 850 sled, skis, poles, goggles, outerwear, and more. All proceeds go back to mental health initiatives, with The Speedy Foundation as this year’s beneficiary.
The film features athletes talking about different elements of their mental health challenges and features world class sled-assisted skiing.
Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 6 – 9 pm at UNR Lake Tahoe. Get your tickets today!
Lions Club Health Fair
Truckee Lions' free Community Health Fair, which is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 28th at the Community Rec Center, 10981 Truckee Way. We will be onsite with our Safer Homes outreach booth. We welcome volunteers who’s like to help at our outreach booth, sign up here.
