Barri Faucett, MA
Barri Faucett, MA received her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from Marshall University in 2003. Currently serving as the Director of Prevent Suicide WV, as well as West Virginia’s Adolescent Suicide Prevention and Intervention project, Mrs. Faucett oversees and implements directives designed to address suicide prevention and intervention for all West Virginians. Her work involves facilitation, monitoring and evaluation of suicide prevention efforts throughout the state. Specifically, managing and developing program objectives, activities, procedures and protocols for effective suicide prevention and intervention efforts; oversight and technical assistance in implementation of evidence-based practices and works towards capacity building initiatives for statewide suicide prevention efforts across systems and agencies. Her clinical experience includes direct service in intensive outpatient programs related to children and adolescents with mental health and substance abuse issues, covering a broad array of diagnoses. Mrs. Faucett is a Master Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR); safeTALK; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); suicide2Hope and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer, providing trainings for thousands of professionals, consumers, and community members for increased awareness and efficient referral intervention procedures for at risk individuals.