October 30, 2026

Preventing Suicide in Agricultural Communities: Webinar Series and Resources

Join us for a two-part webinar series on preventing suicide in agricultural communities. In this series, you will learn why farming and agricultural workplaces are important settings for suicide prevention and explore practical strategies for reducing suicide risk. Learn more and register:

1. Webinar 1 will describe the unique stressors faced by farm owners and workers and share tips for supporting those who are struggling (November 16, 2:30 p.m. ET).
2. Webinar 2 will highlight ways to increase connection and belonging in the agricultural industry (November 17, 2:30 p.m. ET).

The webinars will also introduce related resources on prevention and postvention in farming and agricultural workplaces. You are welcome to attend either webinar and encouraged to join us for both. We look forward to seeing you there!

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!

Come See Us at APHA 2026

We look forward to joining next week’s American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX, November 1–4! If you’re attending, stop by booth #1958 in the exhibit hall to meet our team and pick up free SPRC materials.

On Monday, November 2, at 1:20 p.m. CT, SPRC’s executive director and staff will lead a panel discussion on SPRC’s role in advancing public health efforts.

We look forward to connecting with you there!

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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.