Lunch and Learn: Best Practices in Suicide Prevention

In Indiana, suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 15-34 years. The suicide rate has increased virtually every year in Indiana since 1999. Knowledge of best practices in suicide prevention is a must-have for professionals who work with vulnerable populations.

Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to describe some of the current best practices that help prevent suicide.

2. Participants will be able to apply a best practice in their home or workplace.

Presented by Colleen Carpenter

Colleen Carpenter provides evidence-based training and targeted consultation to build long term capacity to prevent suicide. She facilitates STOP Suicide Northeast Indiana and helps implement Sources of Strength in schools throughout the region with a grant from The Lutheran Foundation & the Indiana Division of Mental Health & Addiction. She has master’s degrees from in sociology and public health. She has won local and national awards for her work in suicide prevention. She is also a survivor of her Uncle John’s suicide

Date: March 27, 2018

Time: 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Citizens Square Building, Omni Room (Lower Level)
200 E. Berry, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

CEU: 1.0 Hour

Cost: Cash/Check donation appreciated

Misc.: Bring Own Lunch or Visit Cafeteria

RSVP: Before March 26, 2018