Safer Homes, Suicide Aware

06/27/2025

We are sorry to announce that the Safer Homes program closed in May 2025. Learn more here.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closure of our Safer Homes program at the end of May. The closure is the result of significant funding challenges, however […]

10/13/2023

We’re thrilled to announce that we have a new, redesigned website!

We’ve upgraded the technology, and included more useful and (we hope) user-friendly information. Please take a look and let us know if you have questions or feedback.

Safer Homes, Su***de Aware is a program that distribute free gun locks and medication locking devices in order to help prevent su***de. Find out how to make your home safer for you and your family. Lock you guns and lock your medications. Washington State.

03/22/2023

Both active service members and veterans are at increased risk of su***de, so we’re honored to have had this opportunity to present about the importance lethal means safety as part of comprehensive su***de prevention planning to the Department of Navy at their Resilience offsite last week.

12/16/2022

Lethal Means Safety is the core of our work at Safer Homes, Su***de Aware because we know it can help save lives.

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Our hearts go out to the family & friends of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, Ellen’s longtime DJ and co-producer. We know that su***de brings a grief like no other. And we want to share some helpful resources.

Crisis Connections has resources to support those bereaved by su***de. https://www.crisisconnections.org/support-after-su***de/

If you or someone you know is considering su***de, there is hope! Contact 988 for immediate help -- call, text, or chat 24/7.

During a suicidal crisis, restricting or removing access to lethal means, particularly medication and fi****ms can save a life. This is called Lethal Means Safety - great WA resources are:

Our Safer Homes, Su***de Aware TeleSAFER program provides free medication & firearm lock boxes. https://redcap.link/SaferHomes

Washington Poison Center's Take Back Your Meds https://www.takebackyourmeds.org/

Public Health - Seattle & King County’s Lock It Up Program https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/violence-injury-prevention/violence-prevention/gun-violence/LOCK-IT-UP.aspx

In WA it is legal for fi****ms owners to temporarily transfer fi****ms to someone else if they or someone in their household is in a mental health crisis. Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center has a map of safe storage locations. https://hiprc.org/firearm/firearm-storage-wa/

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09/01/2022

Just in time for Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

Su***de rates are 2.5 times higher in the construction industry than in other industries. Partnering with HENSEL PHELPS, AGC of Washington and Lakeside Industries, Inc., Forefront has produced a free online su***de training tailored to the construction industry.

Take and share the training today.

https://intheforefront.org/education-training/preventing-su***de-in-the-construction-industry/

02/18/2022

Thank you Boeing in Washington for your support towards Safer Homes, Su***de Aware to provide LEARN training for the WDVA's Veterans Peer Corps to better equip veterans with resources and tools to protect themselves and those they love from su***de. Thanks to Boeing in Washington's generous support, Safer Homes, Su***de Aware has distributed over 600+ locking equipment for fi****ms and medications to Washingtonians to keep their homes safe and secure.

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01/19/2022

Be sure to reserve your spot!
https://bit.ly/FirearmSafetyWebinar1-24
Safer Homes, Su***de Aware presents a FREE fi****ms safety webinar to address the training needs of first time buyers and others who are new to fi****ms ownership. Click the link above for more info.

Upcoming FREE Firearm Safety Training Course presented by Safer Homes, Su***de Aware next Mon, Jan. 24th at 6:00 PM (PST) 📅

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/FirearmSafetyWebinar1-24

Free entry, registration required.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, historic numbers of people have purchased fi****ms, with unprecedented numbers of first-time buyers and inexperienced fi****ms owners.
In response, Safer Homes, Su***de Aware is launching a fi****ms safety webinar to address the training needs of first-time buyers and others who are new to fi****ms ownership.

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05/13/2021

04/23/2021

Safer Homes’s Brett Bass and Jeff Sung presented at the American Association of Suicidology’s conference about the importance of cultural competence for clinicians & providers when discussing fi****ms safety & ownership with patients this week. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share this message at the conference!

(No photos of Brett and Jeff unfortunately as their presentation was virtual.)