Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative

What Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative does

Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative (TxSPC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, that operates as Texas's primary statewide convener for community-based suicide prevention. The organization operates a coalition model connecting local suicide prevention coalitions, statewide agencies, higher education institutions, and the 39 Community Centers of Texas to deliver services and training across all 254 Texas counties. TxSPC was previously known as the Texas Suicide Prevention Council and serves populations including the general Texas public, K-12 schools and districts, higher education institutions, veterans and military families, and suicide prevention coalitions.

The organization's core product portfolio centers on the AS+K? About Suicide to Save a Life gatekeeper training program, delivered as a free online basic course and as in-person workshops statewide, with a paid certification track (Training of Workshop Leaders Course) priced at $795 per participant. Supporting programs include CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means), the Texas Advancing Suicide Safer Schools Roadmap, C-SSRS training, the annual two-day Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium, and curated resource libraries including Spanish-language materials. Technology is delivered through a WordPress website and a LearnWorlds-hosted e-learning platform; no APIs, SDKs, or proprietary AI capabilities are offered.

TxSPC's business model is a hybrid of donation-based 501(c)(3) fundraising (including traditional and cryptocurrency donations) and modest fee-based training revenue. Distribution runs through direct website self-service, in-person training delivery, symposium registration, and coalition network resellers. The organization is staffed by approximately 6 employees supported by a board of subject matter experts and operates without disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative

Legal name

Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative

Website

https://texassuicideprevention.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers suicide prevention training, resources, and coalition coordination across all 254 Texas counties. It serves communities, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, veterans, and local coalitions through programs like AS+K? and the annual symposium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Suicide Prevention, Self-Harm Prevention & Threat Assessment Programs (EDAKAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Services (EDALAFAD), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO)

Keywords

• Suicide prevention training
• Gatekeeper education programs
• Community mental health services
• Crisis intervention resources
• Postvention planning support

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization accepts both traditional monetary donations and cryptocurrency donations from community members to support suicide prevention efforts in Texas communities.
2. Training Course Fees: Revenue generated from fee-based training programs including the AS+K? Training of Workshop Leaders Course ($795 per participant).
3. Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 84-2684039), all donations are tax-exempt and support vital suicide prevention work in Texas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative delivers evidence-based suicide prevention training, education, and community coalition support across Texas. Its core offerings include the AS+K? About Suicide to Save a Life gatekeeper training program (online and in-person), CALM training, the Texas Advancing Suicide Safer Schools Roadmap, the annual Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium, and a comprehensive resource library covering crisis support, postvention, veterans/military, and Spanish-language content.

Product overview

The Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of suicide prevention training programs and educational resources. The core offerings include the AS+K? About Suicide to Save a Life program available as both a one-hour online basic gatekeeper course and in-person workshops delivered by certified trainers statewide. Advanced certification is available through the Workshop Leaders Course for those seeking to become trainers. Supporting programs include CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) training, Suicide Safer Schools resources with the Texas Roadmap course, the annual Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium, video series including Stories of Hope and Help, C-SSRS training, data literacy courses, and various PSAs and fact sheets. The organization functions as an information and training resource hub rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AS+K? About Suicide to Save a Life – Basic Gatekeeper Training A free one-hour online suicide prevention gatekeeper training course providing public health information on risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs, with content available in Spanish. Designed for the general public and individuals seeking foundational suicide prevention skills.
• AS+K? Workshop An in-person suicide prevention gatekeeper training workshop lasting 1.5 to 4 hours, delivered by certified trainers available statewide across Texas. Designed for community groups, organizations, and schools seeking more in-depth gatekeeper training.
• AS+K? Training of Workshop Leaders Course A full-day in-person certification training course that prepares individuals to become certified AS+K? workshop leaders, enabling them to deliver gatekeeper training in their own communities. Priced at $795 per participant.
• CALM – Counseling on Access to Lethal Means A training course focused on helping professionals counsel individuals on restricting access to lethal means during times of crisis. Part of the Collaborative's evidence-based training portfolio.
• Texas Advancing Suicide Safer Schools Roadmap An interactive e-learning course providing resources for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention planning for Texas schools and school districts. Hosted on the Collaborative's LearnWorlds e-learning platform.
• Annual Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium A two-day annual symposium (in-person and virtual) bringing together over 1,100 professionals and stakeholders for education, networking, and training on suicide prevention in Texas. The 2026 symposium is scheduled for August 11-12 in New Braunfels, Texas.
• C-SSRS Training (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale) Training for the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, an evidence-based tool used to assess suicide risk. Delivered in partnership with the Columbia Lighthouse Project for suicide prevention professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches all 254 Texas counties through 39 Community Centers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAMI TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMI Texas serves as a statewide coalition partner, collaborating on mental health advocacy and suicide prevention initiatives across Texas communities.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFSP operates as a statewide coalition partner with multiple regional offices (South/SE, North, West, Central Texas) coordinating suicide prevention efforts statewide.
• Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Texas FacilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple VHA facilities across Texas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso, Amarillo, Temple, Waco, West Texas, Texas Valley/Coastal Bend) participate as military and veteran coalition partners providing suicide prevention for veterans.
• Texas Higher Education InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 40 Texas colleges and universities participate as higher education coalition partners, including University of Texas system schools, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and community colleges implementing campus-based suicide prevention programs.
• 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with national 988 crisis line for immediate crisis support referrals and resources on the organization's crisis support page.
• The Trevor ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrisis support partner providing specialized resources for LGBTQ youth suicide prevention, featured on organization's crisis support page.
• Veterans Crisis LinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for veteran-specific crisis support services, featured on organization's crisis support page alongside other national crisis resources.
• Texas Veterans CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple programs including Veteran Mental Health, Justice Involved Veterans, Military Veteran Peer Network, and Rural and Faith-based Partnerships coordinate veteran suicide prevention efforts.
• Combined ArmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary support organization participating in military and veteran coalition, connecting veterans to resources and support services.
• Wounded Warrior ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans organization participating in military and veteran coalition partners providing support for wounded veterans.
• Texas HHS (Health and Human Services Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHHS Disaster Behavioral Health, Suicide Prevention, and Suicide Care Coordinator programs coordinate statewide suicide prevention efforts.
• Hogg Foundation for Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Texas-based mental health foundation participates as statewide coalition partner supporting Texas mental health initiatives.
• Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution participating as statewide coalition partner focusing on mental health research and excellence.
• Community Centers of TexascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner39 Community Centers managing and providing community-based services across all 254 Texas counties for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders.
• NAMI TexasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNAMI Texas is one of several organizations with local affiliates that volunteers can contact for suicide prevention opportunities in Texas.
• TexVetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTexas veteran resource organization with local affiliates available for veteran-focused suicide prevention volunteer opportunities.
• Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of TexasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTexas health organization with affiliates for suicide prevention volunteer opportunities related to maternal mental health.
• Crisis Text LineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrisis support partner providing text-based crisis services, featured on organization's crisis support page.
• Trans LifelineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrisis support partner providing trans-specific peer support hotline, featured on organization's crisis support page.
• STRONG STAR Training InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary behavioral health training program (UTHSCSA) participating as statewide coalition partner for military suicide prevention training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC): Federal- and foundation-supported national resource center that builds state and community capacity for suicide prevention. Comparable as a training-and-resource hub, but operates nationally rather than in a single state.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Federally funded nationwide crisis line (transitioned from 1-800-273-TALK in 2022). TxSPC explicitly partners with the Lifeline for crisis referrals; comparable as a national suicide-prevention infrastructure provider.

Emerging players

• Trans Lifeline: Peer-support hotline run by and for trans people. Listed as a TxSPC crisis-support partner; comparable in serving a high-risk population for suicide, but narrower in demographic scope and a crisis line rather than training organization.
• Sandy Hook Promise: National nonprofit delivering school-based violence and suicide prevention programs (e.g., Say Something, Start With Hello). Comparable in school-focused prevention training but broader in scope, covering violence prevention alongside suicide.

Direct peers

• NAMI Texas: The Texas state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, focused on mental health advocacy, education, and support groups. Direct coalition partner that competes for overlapping volunteer and donor constituencies across Texas.
• Jason Foundation: National nonprofit focused on youth and young adult suicide prevention through school- and community-based awareness programs (including A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety, etc.). Direct peer in school-based suicide prevention training and awareness.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): The largest national nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention, with research, advocacy, and community programs. AFSP is both a direct partner (statewide coalition partner in Texas) and the most direct competitor for Texas donor dollars and volunteer engagement.
• The Trevor Project: National nonprofit focused on suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, providing crisis intervention (call/text/chat) and education. Direct peer in crisis intervention services and suicide prevention education, especially for younger demographics.
• Crisis Text Line: National nonprofit providing text-based crisis intervention. Listed as a TxSPC crisis-support partner; comparable as a 24/7 crisis-intervention channel that competes for visibility and funding in the suicide-prevention ecosystem.

Regional players

• Hogg Foundation for Mental Health: Texas-based mental health foundation at the University of Texas. Listed as a TxSPC coalition partner; comparable in Texas mental-health policy and grant-making but operates as a funder rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StopTXSuicides
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-suicide-prevention

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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