Outreach & Education
Outreach & Education
Outreach and Education offers free training to address substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, parenting classes and trainings with community partners to assist first responders.
- Evidence-based training and programming for Copper Country residents of all ages
- Follow up care for individuals at risk of suicide and family support services
Programs and Trainings
ASIST Training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety.
Family Support Program
The Family Support Program is equipped with community support specialists who help families in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties identify and achieve their short-and long-term goals. Every goal is set up with the family’s core values in mind, and is led by that family.
Narcan Training
This training will teach individuals how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone.
Peer Recovery Coaching
Dedicated time with a certified peer recovery coach, helping you on your path to recovery. Peer recovery coaches connect people to helpful community resources, tools and information, while helping them achieve their personal recovery goals. Time with a coach differs for each person, depending on their unique needs and circumstances. Peer recovery coaching is led by the person in recovery, not the coach.
QPR Training
People trained in Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling or neighbor.
Safe Sitter
Two-day babysitting training, designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings or babysitting.
SLACK
The Student Leadership Advisory Council of the Keweenaw, known as SLACK, is a youth organization hosted by the Copper Country Intermediate School District. The group brings youth leaders together to address school issues collaboratively.
Soul Shop
A faith-based suicide prevention training that equips faith community leaders and congregations with the tools and knowledge to effectively minister to individuals and families impacted by suicide, offering compassionate support, guidance and hope.
Meet the
Outreach & Education Team

Amy Baker


Callisto Cortez

Rebecca Crane

Zane Freeman

Heather Johnson

Kassy Kallio

Kristine Martens

Lisa Simpson
