What we do
The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) is a statewide organization that trains community-based organizations and businesses on how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to respond when people may be at risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.
TSPN provides information on research-informed practices and community resources and coordinates postvention services. Our dedication to suicide prevention in Tennessee dates back 25 years.
Resources
We offer a wealth of information on suicide awareness and prevention in Tennessee for individuals, families, businesses, churches, and more.
Click on the buttons below to learn more and check out our "Resources" section in the menu bar above.
Our Impact By the Numbers
44 million people reached
This is the number of people touched by TSPN's outreach efforts, ranging from education and training about suicide prevention to postvention support and referrals since 2018.
108,893 people empowered
TSPN offers a variety of trainings that empower Tennesseans to return to their communities and engage in prevention and intervention efforts (2018-March 2025 figures).
15,567 school personnel trained
Since 2021, our school outreach efforts have resulted in 15,567 teachers and other school personnel being trained in how to recognize signs of suicide in students and take action.
Tennessee Department of Health
2025 Suicide Prevention Annual Report
Get the latest facts and figures on suicide in Tennessee,
and learn about community training and awareness programs
supported by TDH and implemented by TSPN.
Promise to Call: A Statewide Commitment to Connection and Care
The Promise to Call campaign by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is a statewide effort that empowers individuals to turn silence into support and isolation into connection—because every action matters and every life is worth saving.
As a proud partner in this initiative, TSPN invites you to learn more about this bold effort and make three simple, powerful promises that can help prevent suicide and strengthen our communities.
