SOS Suicide Prevention

180 Elm Street,Milford NH 03055

14 July, 2022

Description

SOS Suicide Prevention for Peer Recovery 6 CEUS will be awarded for completion Performance Domains: 1, 2, 3, and 4 Category of Competence: 1,4,5,11 & 12 for the CRSW certification Students will learn How to recognize risk factors as well as protective factors to improve abilities to respond to warning signs. Skills for intervening with individuals at risk and connecting them with appropriate resourcesBuilding a peer culture of leadership, connection and empowerment that includes suicide attempt and loss survivors in leadership and planning rolesInsights into suicide data and how age, gender, culture, and other demographic and diversity factors impact suicide riskAn understanding of stigma and language as it relates to mental health and the impact community approaches can have to help The myths and facts surrounding suicide.Developing wellness plans and a continuum that includes referrals to appropriate clinical supports as well as peer supports and discussions of suicide management plans in coaching and support services for individuals at risk.Engaging in best practices to reduce and prevent access to lethal meansDiscussion of the community resources available in the peer recovery setting as well as clinical resources to increase prevention strategies for suicide.