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22,100+ REACH© Gatekeepers Trained

Suicide prevention is a shared campus responsibility.
Join the REACH© movement!
Save a life!

Anyone can help prevent suicide by learning the risks, warning signs, and how to intervene. REACH© is the name of the OSU suicide prevention in-person gatekeeper training program designed to help the OSU community prevent suicide by teaching faculty, staff, and students how to:

Recognize warning signs
Engage with empathy
Ask directly about suicide
Communicate hope
Help suicidal individuals access care and treatment

OSUSPP only offers in-person REACH© Trainings to university and student affiliated organizations, departments, colleges, and programs.  Participants who finish the training receive certificates and pins verifying their completion of the program.

Before scheduling or pre-registering for a REACH© Training, please click Here to read the complete list of REACH© Training FAQs.

*Please note that OSUSPP will continue to evolve our plans for offering REACH© Trainings and ReachOut© Sessions in accordance with the health and safety guidelines established by the university. *

In-Person Group REACH© Training Request

    If you experience difficulties navigating this page while using assistive technologies such as a screen reader, please contact EHE-Accessibility@osu.edu or 614-247-8324 for assistance.

    Preferred date for your 90 minute REACH training.
    A minimum of 3 weeks advance notice is required. Thank you very much for your understanding!

    *NOTE: While it doesn't happen often, sometimes we need to ask requesters to rearrange their chosen training date and/or time due to limited trainer availability.

    We cannot permit more than 50 participants to attend a training. To make this experience a positive and safe learning environment, and given the sensitivity and complexity of this material, we are unable to make exceptions.

    What type of group training are you requesting?


    We strive to host inclusive, accessible trainings that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you anticipate needing accessibility services for your training, please check the box below, and instruct impacted participants to immediately notify their accessibility specialist so that we can partner to provide accommodations. A minimum of one week's advance notice is appreciated..

    I acknowledge that:

    • I have read the REACH© Training FAQs. I recognize that this course is 90 minutes in length and that trainings should not have more than 50 participants.
    • REACH© Training content and experience is aligned with standard best practices and recommendations for suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings, which includes sharing statistics, stories surrounding suicide, and interactive role plays.
    • I recognize the importance of supporting the emotional and mental wellbeing of everyone in attendance and that it is not a best practice to
      mandate that any student, staff, or faculty be REACH© Trained.
    • REACH Trainings are only facilitated in-person. No participants are permitted to join the training via online platforms, such as Zoom.
      Additionally, recording or streaming of any REACH© Training is not permitted in any situation.



    In-Person Open REACH© Training Registration

    *NOTE: All participants must be pre-registered in order to attend an Open REACH Training. Trainings are scheduled separately for undergraduate students and staff, faculty, graduate students, and professional students. Please choose the correct training based on your status. Approximately one week prior to your date you will receive a reminder email and information about the exact location of your training.

      If you experience difficulties navigating this page while using assistive technologies such as a screen reader, please contact EHE-Accessibility@osu.edu or 614-247-8324 for assistance.

      Please select your academic status. (required)

      We strive to host inclusive, accessible trainings that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you anticipate needing accessibility services for your training, please check the box below, and immediately notify your accessibility specialist so that we can partner to provide accommodations. A minimum of one week's advance notice is appreciated.

      I acknowldege that:

      • I have read the REACH© Training FAQs and I recognize that this course is 90 minutes in length
      • REACH© Training content and experience is aligned with standard best practices and recommendations for suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings, which includes sharing statistics, stories surrounding suicide, and interactive role plays.
      • I recognize the importance of supporting the emotional and mental well-being of everyone in attendance and that it is not best practice to mandate that any student, staff, or faculty be REACH© Trained.
      • REACH Trainings are only facilitated in-person. No participants are permitted to join the training via online platforms, such as Zoom.
      • Additionally, recording or streaming of any REACH© Training is not permitted in any situation.


      College of Education and Human Ecology
      Office of Student Life

      The Ohio State University Suicide Prevention Program
      305 Annie & John Glenn Avenue
      PAES Building, A424
      Columbus, Ohio 43201
      suicideprevention@osu.edu