Zero Suicide Skills Institute - Invitation Only

82 Clubhouse Road,Fairlee VT 05045

16 November, 2022

Description

What is Zero Suicide? Zero Suicide is a commitment to suicide prevention in health and mental health care systems. It involves the implementation of a set of evidence-based tools and strategies used in a strong pathway of care for people who experience suicidality. When implemented effectively, Zero Suicide reduces suicide deaths. This Institute is composed of a full, in-person day of teamwork and learning from Vermont speakers and colleagues. It is designed to engage leadership teams who understand Zero Suicide at a deep practical level, and who promote and support the implementation in their own health systems in collaboration with state and community systems. The aim is to improve care and outcomes for individuals at risk of suicide in health care systems and to commit to the safety and support of clinical staff, who do the demanding work of treating and supporting patients experiencing suicidality. Who Should Attend? This full-day training aims to bring together mental health, health care, state, and local teams from the following groups to establish a common frame of reference, language and understanding of the use of evaluation tools for Organizational Self-Assessment, Workforce Development Survey and Workplan. Teams will conclude the Institute steeped in an understanding of Zero Suicide, with knowledge about their organizations’ capacity and readiness to implement the tools and processes, and with the ability to prioritize with their staff. Returning teams will spend the afternoon learning about complementary models and practices for suicide prevention. A team of three or more is suggested to attend from each organization. Participants could be:• Senior position of clinical leadership who oversees policy and procedures• Staff who oversees clinical training, and/or EHR• Person who is enthusiastic about making suicide prevention changes in the organization Cost There is no cost to attend this in-person skills institute. CEU Continuing education hours pending approval for these professions through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation: Allied Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling, Psychological Examiners and Social Workers. Continuing education hours pending approval for these professions through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing: CHES/MCHES. Coming in Early 2023 - Other elements of the Zero Suicide Framework will be covered in a series of brief webinars for participants in early 2023. More information to come.