TSSAA and The Jason Foundation Statewide Suicide Prevention Training

Suicide is the THIRD leading cause of death for youth ages 15-24.

When asked who they would turn to for help with a friend, students most often said an educator, specifically a COACH.

On March 12, 2008, The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association's (TSSAA) Board of Control voted unanimously to partner with The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI). The purpose of this affiliation is to allow all TSSAA members to have access to The Jason Foundationï's online youth suicide prevention training at no cost to them.

Ronnie Carter, Executive Director of TSSAA, said, "We feel very fortunate to be involved with the Jason Foundation. The challenge of helping to educate both students and adults regarding teen suicide is critical, and we look forward to being a part of this great journey."

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth ages 15 to 24 and the fourth for ages 10 to 14 nationally. According to the 2007 Youth Risk Behavioral Survey in Tennessee, over one out of every 10 Tennessee youth reported they had made a plan to commit suicide. Almost all young people who are contemplating suicide show clear signs before the attempt. Those who have been trained to recognize the warning signs of suicide are better prepared to identify and help at-risk youth.

The Jason Foundation's staff development program is not intended to make anyone an expert or counselor in youth suicide. The purpose of this training is to help bring an awareness of the impact of youth suicide on our communities and to provide the information, tools and resources that will help you to identify at-risk youth and assist in finding them help.

For more information on The Jason Foundation or youth suicide, please visit our website at www.jasonfoundation.com.

Click here and you will be taken to the online Staff Development Training.

		Username: TSSAA
		Password: jfi

The program is divided into segments for your convenience. You may stop and return later as your time permits. At the end of the program, you will be given a short assessment and a Certificate of Completion will be generated. This is proof of the completion of your training.

If you have problems logging on to this site, please contact contact@jasonfoundation.com