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Wildfire Response

9/24/2020

 
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Wildfire Response
The following resources may assist with those impacted by wildfires:
  • SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
  • SAMHSA Disaster App. The SAMHSA Disaster App enables first responders to access resources, download information in case of limited internet connectivity, and more. Available for iOS and Android.
  • SAMHSA Disaster Kit. Available for download.
  • PFA Mobile. Psychological First Aid smartphone app enables responders review PFA guidelines and assess their readiness to deliver PFA in the field. Supplement for trained individuals. Available for iOS and Android.
  • Sustaining the Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers While Caring for Disaster Victims. A publication from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, Dept. of Psychiatry, the Uniformed Services University.​ ​
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Wildfire Preparation
During Red Flag warnings, use EXTREME caution is urged by all residents and visitors, A simple spark can cause a major wildfire. 
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
  • No open burning, no campfires, no BBQs, Campfire Ban in effect - Report any illegal fires, open burning or smoke to 911.
  • No outdoor equipment that could start a fire like weed- eating, chainsaws or mowing
  • Prepare for an evacuation - think about what you will take with you (GO BAG), have it ready, set a meeting location for your family.  Park fueled cars facing out, have garden hoses spread out and ready to knock down embers.
  • Have your smartphone on at night, next to your bed.
  • If there is a wildfire, don’t wait for an evacuation notice.  Evacuate early!
  • Consider leaving the area during times of extreme danger.
  • Go to Readyforwildfire.org for more information.
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988 is Headed for the President's Desk

9/23/2020

 
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Thank Your Members of Congress and Encourage More Action on Suicide Prevention!

On Monday, September 21, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (S.2661). This legislation will support the implementation of the three-digit "9-8-8" dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline through funding guidance, federal reporting, and specialized services for at-risk communities like LGBTQ-youth and veterans.
 
After unanimous passage by the U.S. Senate in May and unanimous passage by the U.S. House this week, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act will soon be signed into law!

Click here to thank your legislator: Public Policy Action Center - AFSP

Great news! My #NationalSuicideHotlineDesignationAct has passed the House & is on its way to @POTUS desk. Those in a mental health crisis will now have the extra support that they need. 9-8-8 will save lives & give us additional tools to help reverse the tragic trend of suicide. pic.twitter.com/5ExUQDWJ2p

— Rep. Chris Stewart (@RepChrisStewart) September 21, 2020

Hope Is...

9/17/2020

 
During the month of September, Suicide Prevention Month, we are asking North Lake Tahoe and Truckee residents to share with us the things/people/places/ideas that bring you hope. What anchors you to life? What are your reasons for living?
Share Your Hope Here
We plan to share the hope you provide here across our social media platforms and newsletter as a way to help pass your hope on to others. We will not identify you, but will note you as a resident from the community in which you call home. We will only collect an email address to reach out to if you are selected as a raffle winner and will then ask for you address to mail you the gift certificate. Feel free to share multiple examples of hope, but we will only allow one entry per email address. The raffle will take place at the end of the month for those who have submitted their examples of hope with us.

Thank you to Rich Votaw, of Farmer’s Insurance in Tahoe City, who has graciously donated 3 gift certificates to Sierra Community House for this raffle: $150 at River Grill, $125 at Soule Domain, & $100 at Lanza’s.

Thank you for being you and for being here. Let's spread HOPE!
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USSA Adopts QPR Training

9/15/2020

 
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In the News: "September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an opportunity to remember those affected by suicide, create awareness, remove stigma, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most...

As the Olympic National Governing Body of skiing and snowboarding in the United States, U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s mission is to empower athletes to achieve excellence, including providing the resources and tools necessary to ensure mental well being. Through a partnership with The Speedy Foundation, U.S. Ski & Snowboard will provide mandatory QPR Institute training for all staff. QPR Training will also be free and highly encouraged for U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes, members, and board members." Read More Here
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You can also bring QPR training to your organization. Register to take QPR online and on-demand here and connect with TTSPC's Suicide Prevention Coordinator to discuss working with your organization to become a hero for mental health. 

​Additional Resources:

  • ​Workplace Suicide Prevention - Take the Pledge
  • Download Covid Coping Guide
  • Working Minds - Suicide Prevention in the Workplace Training
  • QPR's Self-Assessment for the Workplace
  • Manager's Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace
    • Postvention Resrouces
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Mental Health in the Mountains - Resources

9/15/2020

 
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Thank you for attending Mental Health in the Mountains, our 2020 Speakers Series. Below are resources and links to the recordings from each presentation. 
  • Share Feedback Here
  • Take an Upcoming Training
  • Local Resources - Crisis Resources - Covid-19 Resources
  • Share Your Hope Here - Hope Is...
    • Enter to win a local gift certificate from River Grill, Soule Domain, & Lanza’s. Thank you to Rich Votaw, of Farmer’s Insurance in Tahoe City, for his gracious donation.

Live Through This
Facilitated by Dese'Rae Stage, September 29, 2020
​Resources:
  • Local resources for survivors of suicide attempts (Coming Soon)
  • Website - Live Through This
  • Video - What is Live Through This?
  • Video - Lagemas George
  • Twitter Feed Discussion
  • Podcast - Suicide'n'Stuff
  • Film - S-Word
  • If you are inspired to tell your own story, check out resources on storytelling with Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas
  • Suicide Coursework Issue Brief - download below
  • Stay in touch with Dese'Rae - contact below
suicide_coursework_issue_brief.pdf
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Community Resiliency Model Training 
Facilitated by Laurie Strand, LCSW, September 21, 2020
​Resources:
  • Trauma Resource Institute 
  • iChill App
  • ACEs Connection
  • English Handouts​​ - linked below
notes_-_mental_health_in_the_mountains_2020.pptx.pdf
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conversationally_integrating_resiliency_questions_skills_and_pauses.pdf
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basic_three.pdf
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resiliency_zone_chart.pdf
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help_now_activity_poster.pdf
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resiliency_zone_coronaviruse.pdf
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  • Spanish Handouts - linked below
spanish_the_basic_skills_handout.pdf
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spanish_zona_de_bienestar_graphic.pdf
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spanish_basic_handouts_for_crm_workshop.doc
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Surviving and Thriving through Crisis: Workplace Resilience and Growth During Uncertainty and Toxic Stress
Facilitated by Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, September 14, 2020
​Resources:
  • Follow Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas​
  • Covid and Coping Twitter Chat, Sept. 17, #ElevateTheConvo
  • ​Self-care
  • Safety Planning
  • Storytelling
  • Man Therapy
  • Directing Change
    • Nevada County Film Entry - 2019
  • Hope Squad - School Peer-to-Peer Program
  • Zero Suicide - Health Care
  • ​Workplace Suicide Prevention - Take the Pledge
  • Download Covid Coping Guide
  • Working Minds - Suicide Prevention in the Workplace Training
  • Manager's Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace
    • QPR's Self-Assessment for the Workplace
    • Postvention Resrouces
  • Suicide Intervention Trainings for Clinicians
    • Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals (AMSR)
    • Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS-care)
      • If you serve the local North Lake Tahoe/Truckee region and are interested in this training, please email sdecker@sierracommunityhouse.org to learn more.
  • Book: Why People Die by Suicide, by Dr. Thomas Joiner
    • Podcast: Why are men so lonely? Preventing Deaths of Despair with Dr. Thomas Joiner | Episode 1
  • Kevin Hines, Suicide Prevention Advocate
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    Shannon Decker

    Suicide Prevention Coordinator

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