Suicide prevention in indigenous communities requires approaches that honor cultural values of collective responsibility rather than individual intervention. Alaska Native communities face disproportionately high suicide rates, yet most prevention programs focus on treating at-risk individuals rather than empowering families to create safer environments. A community-driven pilot program called Family Safety Net represents a shift toward culturally responsive prevention by targeting household members who are concerned about someone's wellbeing. The intervention combines suicide prevention education with practical firearm safety supplies like cable locks, plus ongoing supportive text reminders. Researchers tested this approach with 62 participants in Northwest Alaska, comparing different delivery methods including counseling-based and scripted versions. Nearly one-third of participants identified as having concerns about a household member's suicide risk, indicating the screening approach successfully reached families in need. All participants reported high satisfaction and increased safe firearm storage practices after receiving the intervention. Follow-up interviews with Family Safety Net recipients revealed strong acceptability for this family-centered approach. The study's strength lies in its community-driven design that respects Alaska Native cultural priorities around collective care. However, the small sample size and short follow-up period limit conclusions about long-term effectiveness or broader applicability. This pilot demonstrates that family-focused interventions may be more culturally appropriate than individual-targeted approaches in indigenous communities, though larger studies are needed to establish whether such programs ultimately reduce suicide deaths.