Two online courses available!
Welcome
We will fight for your life! Combatting suicide is our mission.
Sign up for 4R Gatekeeper suicide prevention training today. Teaching communities and family members life-saving skills.
upcoming EVENTS
Stars and Stripes Charity Golf Tournament 12-13 May 2023
One Common Bond has been one of the non-profit agencies supported by this annual event. This event raises funds to support Military and First Responders. One Common Bond has a client base that is 85% military affiliated.
The Stars and Stripes event helps One Common Bond provide the online training free of charge.
This year, the celebrity list has many sports greats such as Laurence (LT) Taylor, Joe Theissman, Michael Vick, and Medal of Honor Recipient, Mike Thornton.
Our Programs
4R Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training for Military Families
We use the 4R Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention training model to teach you to identify Red Flags and do an intervention.
This online class is specifically designed for military Family members. The course is updated as policies change to ensure you get the most up to date information.
4R Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training
NOW OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE! Thank you to BAC-D Hand Sanitizer and CSX railroad for sponsoring this course for all.
Suicide continues to be an enemy that we all must battle together. As the numbers increase, we need the skills to provide an intervention and save lives.
This online course uses the 4R method to do an intervention and provide support for someone at risk of suicide.
This class is easy enough for youth as young as 13 to learn lifesaving skills. The skills you will learn can be applied in your homes, workplace, and schools.
4R Gatekeeper Training Workshop
You can host a 4R Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention training for your group or organization. The basic course is 4-hours long and you can add additional training modules up to 8-hours total.
This is the best way to learn and the face-to-face interaction during roleplay is instrumental in the learning process.
Allow us to customize this training for you.
It is a very smart investment.
One Common Bond will begin monthly courses in their new facility beginning June of 2023! The class calendar will be posted here on 1 May for registration.
Resources for Support
Hotline Numbers
Crisis hotline 9-8-8
Crisis text line 741741
Sexual Assault hotline, 800-656-4673
LGBTQ support, Trevor Project 866
Military One Source, 800-342-9647
Websites
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Grief Care Packages, One Common Bond
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, www.afsp.org
Drug disposal instructions, FDA
About KF
Who is KF?
Kimberly Franco has always had a passion for helping others and a love for nature. She joined the Army at the age of 18 and became a military police officer, following her father's footsteps in law enforcement.
In her 22nd year of service, she was on her porch waiting for a pair of geese to fly by as they did each evening. She left her phone inside to avoid distractions. That was her " Me time". After the birds flew by, she went inside and looked at her phone. She was instantly in a state of shock to see her brother's suicide note in a text message.
On that day, 23 September, 2011,
her life changed.
She retired from the Army and began full-time work in suicide prevention. Kimberly could no longer fight an enemy who wasn't personal to her; she put her sights on a new enemy - suicide. Now, she fights to help save lives and bring awareness to the rising crisis of suicide.
Qualifications
Kimberly Franco has been a certified trainer since 2000 and has been called upon to train many disciplines and topics.
She was awarded for creating the Soldier Leader Risk Assessment training curriculum for the Army Reserve and she has been a part of the development team for updating the Army suicide prevention training and regulation.
She was recognized by the Department of Defense for her suicide prevention efforts and was awarded for having the "Best Suicide Prevention Program Observance" in 2018.
Testimonial on 4R Training
The 4R training is worthwhile. Sensible, focused, and instructive. Puts your mind in the right place if you need to deal with someone who is suffering. Learn the warning signs and be prepared to intercede.
-Verified student