About CHL
25 Years of Preventing Suicide
The Center for Health and Learning (CHL) has developed an unmatched depth of experience, a proven tool that empowers communities to help prevent suicide, and the nimbleness to tailor our approach to successfully answer specific needs and culture. We meet people where they are—in schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings.
CHL plays a key leadership role in implementing the state’s five-year plan for suicide prevention work, as well as facilitating the Vermont Suicide Prevention Coalition, a grassroots collaboration of like-minded individuals and organizations.
Creating Communities of Hope
CHL believes in creating communities where everyone knows they have a role in preventing suicide. We believe that you can do something about the sobering reality that 135 Americans die by suicide daily.
We developed the Umatter® Suicide Prevention training program—a proven system that transforms ordinary people into suicide prevention helpers. We’ve equipped over 20,000 people with three critical skills: recognizing warning signs; confidently intervening and getting help; and creating safe spaces for mental health conversations.
Can You Help Save a Life?
Absolutely! You can be a partner in our work — by participating in a training, setting up a training for your workplace, or making a financial contribution.
In the end, you matter — because you may be able to help, and someday you may need help.
Join our Mission
Save Lives, Spread Hope
Everyday 135 people die by suicide.
The Center for Health and Learning is working to prevent these tragedies from occurring, providing in-depth training and technical assistance that ensure life- saving support to those in need. You can join in this critical work.
- Equip community partners with suicide prevention skills and resources.
- Reduce the stigma around mental health and suicide.
- Grow communities of care.
Together we can create a world where mental health support is accessible and stigma-free. Donate today!
The Center for Health and Learning is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We’ll email it to you when you’ve finished making your donation.
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