Participants learn essential knowledge and skills of suicide prevention, including societal myths and attitudes, use of sensitive language, risk factors and warning signs, protective factors, considerations for populations at risk, examples of what to say and do, and local and national resources for help. Participants use behavioral practice techniques to apply a three-step process for talking with someone who presents a suicide risk. The training includes a discussion of best practices for suicide prevention in your organization or community setting.
Additional Information: The VT Center for Health and Learning can also bring Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training to your workplace, organization, or community group. Don’t hesitate to contact Karen at karen@healthandlearning.org for more information.
Umatter® Suicide Prevention is a national best practice program developed by the Center for Health and Learning (CHL). Learn more about Umatter® programs HERE.
