From https://www.calmamerica.org/: “CALM is a practical intervention to increase the time and distance between individuals at risk of suicide and the most common and lethal methods of suicide, particularly firearms. The oldest and most widely-used training on lethal means safety, CALM teaches why means matter and equips individuals with tools to intervene effectively with those at risk for suicide both upstream – before crisis hits – as well as in times of crisis.”

Clinical Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training was delivered 3/10/2026 by Jason Hughes, Director of Training and Veteran Relations for the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation.

Training Objectives - By the end of this training, you will be able to:
1. Understand what is meant by lethal means.
2. Identify the association between access to lethal means and suicide, and the contribution that reducing access has for preventing suicide.
3. Have the skills and confidence to work with individuals to reduce their access to lethal means.

To complete this course, you must:
1. Watch the training recording in its entirety.
2. Review the Slides PDF and the supplemental materials (which can also be downloaded for later use or referral via the Files tab in this course).
3. Complete both evaluations.

This training aligns with VAP P&P AD 2.04, CRI 2.04, CRI 2.06, & CRI 9.02; and COA CRI 3.04.