About Briggs Essentials

Founded by Dr. David Briggs, we blend military experience with research to save lives.

Dr. David Briggs speaking passionately during a suicide prevention training session.
Dr. David Briggs speaking passionately during a suicide prevention training session.
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A group of military personnel engaged in a leadership development workshop.
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Close-up of hands joining together symbolizing support and community strength.

Our Mission

We empower organizations to build suicide-safer communities and resilient leaders.

A short story about us

Building Resilience. Developing Leaders. Saving Lives.

Briggs Essentials exists to strengthen individuals, leaders, and organizations through suicide-prevention education, resilience development, and leadership training.

Founded by Dr. David M. Briggs, a retired Navy Master Chief, Briggs Essentials brings decades of military leadership, lived experience, and a commitment to service into every training, coaching session, and community engagement.

We understand that leadership is not only about directing others. It is about recognizing when someone is struggling, creating environments where people feel safe asking for help, and developing the courage and competence to respond.

Our work serves military organizations, veterans, healthcare teams, businesses, community groups, and leaders who want to build stronger, healthier, and more prepared cultures.

150+

30+

Years of experience

Happy clients

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a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp

Our Work

Training and leadership that saves lives.

A group of military personnel engaged in a suicide prevention training session led by Dr. David Briggs.
A group of military personnel engaged in a suicide prevention training session led by Dr. David Briggs.
ASIST Training

Hands-on workshops empowering intervention skills.

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Veterans participating in a professional coaching session outdoors.
Coaching

Personalized support for active duty and vets.

Healthcare providers attending a SAFETALK training seminar in a bright conference room.
Healthcare providers attending a SAFETALK training seminar in a bright conference room.
A leadership consultant working with organizational leaders around a table.
A leadership consultant working with organizational leaders around a table.
SAFETALK

Brief sessions to spot and connect at-risk individuals.

Leadership

Building resilient leaders for safer communities.

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The BRIGGS Approach

Build Resilience
Strengthen the ability to navigate adversity, uncertainty, and change.

Raise Awareness
Help people recognize warning signs, risk factors, and opportunities to intervene.

Inspire Leadership
Develop leaders who listen, act with courage, and create cultures of trust.

Guide Growth
Turn difficult experiences into opportunities for reflection, development, and renewal.

Generate Solutions
Move beyond conversation by providing practical, actionable tools.

Serve with Purpose
Use leadership and experience to make a measurable difference in the lives of others.

At Briggs Essentials, resilience is not something people develop alone.

We build it together.

Get in Touch

Reach out for support or training inquiries.

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A welcoming office space with a desk, phone, and a friendly smile ready to assist.
Contact

Reach out for training or leadership support

Email

Phone

info@briggsessentials.com

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