FAQs
What is RESTORE?
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RESTORE is a research-informed resilience and suicide prevention course developed through the Resilience & Restoration Institute. It is designed to move beyond crisis response and into long-term restoration by strengthening identity, belonging, purpose, moral repair, resilience, and community connection.
Who is this course for?
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RESTORE is currently designed for veterans, families, peer leaders, community members, and organizations that want a stronger way to understand and respond to suicide risk. Future RRI curricula will include tailored pathways for emergency services, community/civilian audiences, and adolescent/family support.
Do I need prior training or clinical knowledge?
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No. Participants do not need a clinical background, counseling degree, or prior suicide prevention training. The course is built to be understandable, practical, and discussion-based while still being grounded in doctoral research and suicide prevention literature.
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How is the course delivered?
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How long is the course?
RRI courses can be delivered in person using a mobile classroom format. Training may include live instruction, guided discussion, slides, printed student workbooks, handouts, group exercises, local resource mapping, and practical application activities.
Course length may vary depending on the host site and audience. RESTORE is designed as a multi-session curriculum in weekend (2-day) and evening (5-day x 2 hr blocks), but delivery can be adapted for community workshops, veteran groups, retreat formats, or structured classroom-style courses.