Increase knowledge of strategies that can create time and distance between a young person experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors and use of lethal means, such as firearms and over-the-counter medications.

• Understand the role of lethal means counseling as an effective part of a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy for youth.

• Demonstrate approaches to partner with families about ways to reduce youth access to lethal means as an effective strategy to support a young person who may be at risk for suicide.