November 6, 2026

Apply to the BPR Intensive Technical Assistance Program!

We’re excited to invite you to apply to the next cohort of the Best Practices Registry Intensive Technical Assistance Program (BPR I-TAP)! This annual program is designed to help suicide prevention programs and interventions build their capacity for data evaluation so they are better positioned to apply to the BPR.

To participate in BPR I-TAP, applicants must have data on three implementation cycles as well as a program website. This free opportunity is only available for a short time to a limited number of participants, so don’t wait—learn more about whether it’s a good fit for you and apply today!

The BPR Submission Portal is currently open and accepting applications. For guidance on applying to the BPR or BPR I-TAP, sign up for one of our office hours or email us at sprcbpr@ou.edu.

Health Care Initiatives Office Hours: November Sessions

SPRC’s Health Care Initiatives Team is holding office hours in November to provide tailored guidance on implementing suicide prevention best practices in health and behavioral health care settings. Sign up to get personalized support from our experts on topics such as Zero Suicide and crisis services, as well as a sneak peek at a new learning series launching next year!

Office hours will be offered in 30-minute appointments during the following dates and times:



• November 10, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT
• November 17, 2026, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT

Sign up for an appointment today and reach out to Henry Slowe at hslowe@ou.edu if you have any questions. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

988 Crisis System Grantee and Partners National Conference

We’re excited to participate in SAMHSA’s 988 Crisis System Grantee and Partners National Conference next month. Join SPRC and our partners to explore how we can work together to advance crisis care locally and nationwide. The conference will take place December 15–17 in Washington, DC.

Sign up to stay connected and informed: https://ow.ly/MiA450XnuUF

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center at the University of Oklahoma is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), under Grant No. 1H79SM090640. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this product do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS.