What is Staff Training?

Erika's Lighthouse Staff Training equips all school employees with the knowledge and skills to recognize signs of depression and suicide, serve as a trusted adult, and respond to a crisis. Every staff member — regardless of role — has an opportunity to support a child’s mental health.

Our Staff Training consists of expertly designed modules covering three core topics:

Signs and symptoms of depression and suicide
Being a trusted adult and supporting a student
Crisis intervention

Two formats are available:

Individual Training: School staff complete the modules independently at their own pace.
Group Training: Schools can host a facilitated session using our ready-to-use materials.

All training modules are currently available in English and Spanish — at no cost.

Do staff receive a certificate? Yes — each registrant who completes all lessons and passes the accompanying quizzes receives a Certificate of Completion.

Erika's Lighthouse Staff Training has been approved by many states and Boards of Education (BOEs) to fulfill the requirement for annual staff suicide prevention training. Check with your state or district to confirm current approval status, as this list is updated regularly.

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What is Staff Training?

All staff need to be prepared to be a trusted adult and ally.

Erika's Lighthouse Staff Training equips all school employees with the knowledge and skills to recognize signs of depression and suicide, serve as a trusted adult, and respond to a crisis. Every staff member — regardless of role — has an opportunity to support a child’s mental health.