Suicide Prevention Strategies and Resources to Improve Services for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families

Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m. (EDT)

The presenters of this webinar will provide an overview of the risk factors associated with SMVF suicide. Resources and strategies that can be used to help SMVF who are in crisis will be discussed. The webinar will also include a review of a comprehensive suicide prevention plan and examples of what states, communities, and organizations are doing to reduce SMVF suicides. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentations.

Objectives:
Discuss risk and protective factors for suicide, as well as preventative measures to undertake
Present a comprehensive model of suicide prevention
Explore state examples of suicide prevention strategies for SMVF
Identify and learn to apply best practice tools and resources for helping reduce suicidal behaviors among SMVF

Target Audience:
Representatives from state, territory, and tribal behavioral health systems serving SMVF, providers, representatives from military family coalitions, and SMVF advocates

Register in Advance of the Event: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/514603154
If you have any questions about your registration, please contact Lisa Guerin, Administrative Assistant, at 518-439-7415 ext. 5242 or by email at lguerin@prainc.com.