OCALM is a 6-hour training developed to assist health care and direct service providers in approaching Lethal Means Counseling with an informed, collaborative, and respectful attitude. It covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to work with people at risk for suicide—and their families—to reduce access.
Oregon CALM has been adapted from the National CALM curriculum to incorporate components of Addressing Firearm Safety with Patients at Risk of Suicide: A Couse for Healthcare Providers in Rural Areas and research with Oregon rural firearm owners. Key concepts are conveyed through Oregon-specific research, video demonstrations, and practice scenarios.
Oregon CALM is a suicide prevention training that is neither anti-gun nor anti-medication. Given the focus on lethal means counseling, course content and discussions will cover these topics in depth.
After completing this course, you will
Understand why means matter, as evidenced by local and national data and current relevant researchKnow the most effective and culturally appropriate ways to address lethal means with firearms ownersHave increased confidence in conducting lethal means counseling related to firearms, medications, and other means with clients at risk of suicideAudience
This training is not intended for the general public. Oregon CALM is developed to assist health care and direct service providers who work with individuals who may be at risk of suicide:
Primary care & physical health providersMental and behavioral health providersPeer support workersCase managersSocial service professionals
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