 Time outdoors can have many mental and physical health benefits, among them improved sleep and increased attention span, says Markle. “I encourage you to support your teen in building in at least one hour per day of outdoor time into their daily schedule. By doing this, you support them in many key areas, such as better school performance, more friends, and an improved attention span and mood.”
Being aware of which needs the teen is fulfilling with their screen use can help to identify alternative activities that still fulfill those needs offscreen, says Markle. For example, if video gaming is providing a sense of competence, social connection, and autonomy, as well as an interest in strategy and team play, then those experiences could be successfully transferred to activities like rock climbing, ultimate Frisbee, and in-person chess. Read more here  Parents to Parents: After Your Child's Suicide Attempt is informed by interviews with parents and experts. The video resource was created jointly by EDC's Zero Suicide Institute and Parents to Parents, a non-profit organization that offers resources to caregivers whose child is struggling with mental health challenges or concerns. This film was made possible in part by the generous support of the Four Pines Fund. About the Video Right after a child makes a suicide attempt can be a deeply confusing, scary, and emotional time for parents and families. Understandably, parents may have a lot of questions or concerns. While health care professionals, school leaders, and others may have addressed many questions, often hearing directly from parents who have been there can be especially supportive. For Parents Hearing that your child is having thoughts of suicide or has made an attempt can be overwhelming. But you are not alone. The parents interviewed for this video have been there and understand. We hope this video offers some practical guidance for the days and weeks to come, but—more importantly—hope. People do get better, recover, and create lives worth living. The video was created to:
Making the Most of the VideoThe video is approximately one hour. You may want to watch the video in its entirety the first time. However, it is available in chapters for you to return to after that to re-watch specific sections. If you would like to return to specific sections, a playlist of the video that includes chapters is available at the link below. Post-Viewing Survey After viewing the video, please complete the survey using the link below. Your responses can help inform us as we work to improve this resource or any future resources. All survey responses gathered here are confidential and will only be shared in aggregate without identifying information when presented anywhere publicly. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your participation. For Health Care Professionals and School and Community Leaders Families, understandably, will have many questions in the days and weeks following a suicide attempt of their child. It can be hard to process and retain all that is being told to them and available resources will vary community by community. This video captures many of the questions raised by parents and describes best practices in suicide care so that parents can best navigate a complex health care system. By hearing from parents whose child has made a suicide attempt as well as national experts in suicide prevention, parent’s feelings are validated and they can be directed to quality care that best supports their child. This video is not meant to replace any care provided in the community, rather, will hopefully serve to augment care provided by health care professionals as parents can return to it again and again. Who can disseminate this video? Emergency departments, inpatient hospitals, residential care, crisis services, mobile crisis units, community mental health providers, pediatricians, schools, substance misuse professionals, peer advocates, faith leaders, anyone who has encountered a family whose child has recently made a suicide attempt or talked about suicide. Add the video link to discharge paperwork and planning or share the link with parents as part of medical or behavioral health care. Below, we have provided a curated list of supplemental resources for additional support. Resources CLAIM: Using the new 988 mental health hotline “will automatically route your geolocation information to local authorities.”
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The hotline does not currently have the capability to detect the exact location of a caller, nor does it “automatically” share such information with authorities. Federal officials held a recent forum to discuss the possibility of adding geolocation capabilities to 988 in the future to connect callers with nearby crisis centers and for rare cases of responding to imminent risk. THE FACTS: The country’s first nationwide three-digit mental health crisis hotline went live on Saturday, as The Associated Press reported. The hotline is designed to connect callers with trained mental health counselors. Read More The Hope and Heal Fund’s newest resource, the California Firearm Suicide Map for 2016-2022. This innovative tool, developed with the support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and in partnership with RomoGIS, provides a more precise look at firearm suicides and homicides across California counties. Mapping Firearm Suicides and Homicides in California Discover Critical Data in Each County Whether you're located in a rural setting or a busy urban area, this first-of-its-kind tool is designed to help stakeholders like you develop precise interventions that address the unique challenges faced by your community. 12 CA counties with a higher firearm suicide rate but a lower homicide rate than the state average:
Click here to access the California Firearm Suicide Map   You can safely and anonymously drop off your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. Just put the pills in a zip-lock bag and dispose of empty pill bottles in the trash or recycling. If you have liquid medications, keep them in the original bottle, black out confidential information, and put them in a zip-lock bag. You can also drop off electronic vaping devices and cartridges, except those with lithium ion batteries.
The Speedy Foundation will be there to educate community members about opioid overdoses and how they can be prevented with Narcan and fentanyl testing strips, which will be available for free. If you can't make it to this event, don't worry. You can still utilize the free permanent prescription drug bins located at the Truckee Police Department Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm or Washoe County Sheriff Office-Incline Station, Monday-Thursday 8am-1pm, 2pm-5pm. Nevada County Public Health (NCPH) has partnered with Med-Project to offer free mail-back envelopes and boxes for unwanted medications, inhalers, and used sharps with free postage. You can find these pre-paid shipping supplies at Public Health's Crown Point facility in Grass Valley or at the Health and Human Services Agency in Truckee. Simply take the shipping materials home, place your items in the envelope or box, and easily mail the package from your home or alternative site.
Recently medical practitioners in Nevada County have seen an increase in patients being seen at the emergency department and other settings as a result of complications from recreational nitrous oxide use. These complications are often neurological, ranging from tingling in the extremities to long-term neurological damage. Linked here is information about nitrous oxide.
 Digital mental health support for youth, young adults, and families
Launching January 2024 A groundbreaking new program providing free, safe, and confidential mental health support for young people and families across the state with two easy-to-use mobile apps:
 We have two Mental Health First Aid trainings set up for Placer and Nevada County residents and workforce. The first session starts on January 26th, and the next session starts on April 19th.
MHFA is an 8-hour workshop that will be delivered over two 4-hour sessions. It's great for anyone who interfaces with the general public. Please feel free to share this with your networks who might be interested in becoming certified in Mental Health First Aid. Click the button below to learn more and register. Do you know or work with someone in Truckee-Tahoe who is living in a vehicle, homeless, or is couch surfing/only partially housed? The Annual Point-in-Time Count for Tahoe Truckee is this week. They need to know who was unhoused on the night of Tuesday, January 23rd. If you know someone who is undershoused, please ask them to call 530-807-7792 to participate in a short, confidential survey, or stop in North Tahoe-Truckee Homeless Services' Respite Day Center at 10069 Church Street (Tuesday-Friday, 1:00-5:00 p.m.). They'll receive a gift card for their time. The results of the count can help NTTHS and local agencies obtain needed funding to help our unhoused neighbors. LEARN MORE  The Spectrum Project and Whats Up Wellness are offering a community support group beginning 1/24/24 for Parents and Caregivers of LGBTQIA youth in Nevada County, facilitated by community members and mental health professionals. Turning PAGES: Parent and Guardian Education and Support Group — Nevada County Pride   A new vending machine providing free and confidential county health products is now located at the Joseph Center in Truckee (10075 Levon Avenue Truckee, CA 96161). The vending machine will follow Joseph Center hours and be available between 8AM-5PM on Monday through Friday (outside of holidays). Products available through the vending machine include: Naloxone (Narcan) and fentanyl test strips, medication and sharps disposal kits, adult and children’s oral heath kids, first aid, hygiene and grooming kits, safer sex kits, and more. View the full list of products in English and Spanish HERE. Check out a video of how to use HERE. All products are free and can easily be accessed with a pin number after registering online HERE. You can also contact Devin Bradley at [email protected] to request paper copies of the application and pre-labeled vending machine cards. There is a new weekly SMART Recovery meeting is starting up at Truckee High School that is intended for and welcomes teens in TTUSD. It meets every Friday 2:45 when school is in-session in the Truckee High wellness center.   According to the 2010 U.S. Census, more than one million Californians identify as LGBTQ, making up more than 4 percent of California’s population. Due to factors such as lack of access to treatment, culturally unresponsive service provision, and higher levels of stigma and discrimination, LGBTQ people are almost three times more likely than non-LGBTQ peers to experience a mental health challenge. Being a member of the LGBTQ community doesn’t necessarily increase the risk for mental health issues; but the stigma and discrimination LGBTQ individuals may face from family, friends and society can increase risk for mental health challenges. Check out the resources below to help start important conversations and find safe places for support. Resources Linked Below:  National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2021 - Trevor ProjectThe past year has been incredibly difficult for so many, but we also know that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth have faced unique challenges. The Trevor Project’s 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health sheds light on many of these challenges by capturing the experiences of nearly 35,000 LGBTQ youth ages 13–24 across the United States.
Our third annual survey provides brand new data on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health care disparities, discrimination, food insecurity, conversion therapy, and suicide — in addition to the benefits of LGBTQ-affirming spaces and respecting the pronouns of transgender and nonbinary youth. We are also proud that this sample is our most diverse yet, with 45% being LGBTQ youth of color and 38% being transgender or nonbinary. Among some of the key findings of the survey:
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- Parent Guidance - Are you worried about your child? We offer education and therapeutic support to empower and give you hope as you support your child’s mental health.
- Attend Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Guide - Download "Starting the Conversation - College and Mental Health"
- Parental Strategies For Reducing Risky Behavior Around Alcohol - Download "A Parent Handbook - Talking With College Students About Alcohol"
- Communication
Make sure it is two way.
Live in their world, don’t just ask them to live in yours.
Ask questions that begin with “what,” “how,” and “why.” - Modeling
Make sure and explain why you are doing what you do especially with alcohol and transportation. Left to their own interpretation, teens might connect the dots in a much different way than you intended. For example, you hand your teen the keys to drive you home after a couple of drinks. You think you are modeling that you don’t drink and drive. The teen might interpret this as you drink to the point you can’t drive. You can control the story by sharing your “why.” - Monitoring
Be creative in the ways you check-in with your kids, their friends and other parents. You are also teaching good parenting and remember…”when you parent, you are parenting your grandchildren.” - Parental Rules
Rules backed by health science, not just coming from our personal value system. Teens might still use alcohol but Dr. Turrisi’s research shows that setting the rule and communicating your why, reduces risk, frequency and amount consumed. - Environment
Setting-up an environment in your home that is welcoming to other kids, accepting of differences, conducive to communication, connection, modeling and monitoring. If we are lucky will lead to some acceptance and buy-in of parental rules.
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- Opioid Response Recorded Training, Request Free Narcan, & Resources - Linked Here
- Safely Dispose Of Unwanted Prescription Drugs
Individual residents of Truckee may dispose of medications in the permanent drug (Rx) collection bin located inside the lobby of the Truckee Police Department located inside Town Hall at 10183 Truckee Airport Road. It is available for drop-offs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Rx bin is available to individual residents only, not businesses or DEA registrants.
Residents can drop off prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and pet medications ONLY. Please consult with Truckee PD staff before depositing items into the bin. Sharps (hypodermic needles, Epi-pens, lancets), aerosols (inhalers), or illegal drugs (marijuana included) are NOT accepted. Sharps and aerosols can be dropped off during specific Hazardous Waste days at the Eastern Regional Landfill located on Hwy 89 and Cabin Creek Road in Truckee.
For more information on the bins, please contact the TT-FWDD Coalition at (530) 546-1924, or visit www.ttfwdd.com. For information on Eastern Regional Landfill Hazardous Waste days, visit www.waste101.com or call (530) 583-7800.
VA launches program to send caring letters to 90,000 Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today its Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) formally launched the Caring Letters Program, an evidence-based suicide prevention intervention that involves sending periodic messages with simple expressions of care and concern to Veterans who use VA health care and contact the VCL.
The DoD released the Annual Suicide Report 2019
The Department of Defense (DoD) Quarterly Suicide Report (QSR) summarizes suicide counts and annual rates for the Active Component, Reserves, and National Guard. The purpose of the QSR is to communicate DoD suicide data to stakeholders external to DoD on a routine and frequent basis.
Suicide mortality data in these reports are provided by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) with inputs from the Service suicide prevention programs. Population data are collected from the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC).
Veteran Suicide Prevention
If you’re a Veteran in a mental health crisis and you’re thinking about hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—get help right away. You’re not alone.
Resource Highlight: Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Veteran Suicide Prevention
To generate new knowledge about the causes and treatments of mental disorders, apply new findings to model clinical programs, and widely disseminate new findings through education to improve the quality of veterans’ lives and their daily functioning in their recovering from mental illness.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today its Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) formally launched the Caring Letters Program, an evidence-based suicide prevention intervention that involves sending periodic messages with simple expressions of care and concern to Veterans who use VA health care and contact the VCL.
The DoD released the Annual Suicide Report 2019
The Department of Defense (DoD) Quarterly Suicide Report (QSR) summarizes suicide counts and annual rates for the Active Component, Reserves, and National Guard. The purpose of the QSR is to communicate DoD suicide data to stakeholders external to DoD on a routine and frequent basis.
Suicide mortality data in these reports are provided by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) with inputs from the Service suicide prevention programs. Population data are collected from the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC).
Veteran Suicide Prevention
If you’re a Veteran in a mental health crisis and you’re thinking about hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—get help right away. You’re not alone.
Resource Highlight: Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Veteran Suicide Prevention
To generate new knowledge about the causes and treatments of mental disorders, apply new findings to model clinical programs, and widely disseminate new findings through education to improve the quality of veterans’ lives and their daily functioning in their recovering from mental illness.
Veterans Crisis Line
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
You can also bring Know the Signs or QPR training to your organization. Register to take QPR online and on-demand here and request live trainings here.
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The following resources may assist with those impacted by wildfires:
Wildfire Preparation
During Red Flag warnings, use EXTREME caution is urged by all residents and visitors, A simple spark can cause a major wildfire.
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.
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.
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:
Facilitated by Dese'Rae Stage, September 29, 2020
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- 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
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Community Resiliency Model Training
Facilitated by Laurie Strand, LCSW, September 21, 2020
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Facilitated by Laurie Strand, LCSW, September 21, 2020
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- Trauma Resource Institute
- iChill App
- ACEs Connection
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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:
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
- 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
- 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 [email protected] to learn more.
- Book: Why People Die by Suicide, by Dr. Thomas Joiner
- Kevin Hines, Suicide Prevention Advocate
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Lisa Stekert
Suicide Prevention
With the popularity and availability of smartphones, most of us, including young people, are connected to the Internet and social media frequently throughout the day. The online world has become a place where many people feel comfortable expressing their thoughts. Researchers have turned to social media as a tool for suicide prevention to reach those in distress. Social media-suicide connection is most prevalent among youth, a group with both high rates of suicide and presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has partnered with social networking sites to improve safety protocols. Through these partnerships, Lifeline works with online safety teams to reach users in distress quickly and efficiently.
Here is an overview of popular Social Media sites and how the online community can assist in reaching out to others who may be in distress.
FACEBOOK
A service that began in January 2015 relies on the Facebook community to report suicidal behavior. If someone you know creates a post that leads you to believe that he or she could be thinking about self-harm, you can click on the arrow at the top right of the post to “Report Post.” You will be given the option to contact the friend who made the post or contact a suicide helpline. Facebook will assess the post and determine if the post indicates distress; they will contact the person who posted it via email and encourage them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK*8255). The next time the person logs on they will be greeted with pop-up options to either “talk to someone” or “get tips and support.” If the person decides they’d like to talk to someone, they will be prompted to call a friend, send a message to a friend through Facebook message or contact a suicide helpline. From there they can either call or start an online chat with a counselor.
TWITTER
Twitter users can report suicidal behavior from the bottom right corner of a tweet or using the “Twitter Help Center-“ and reporting self-harm. Twitter assesses the report and will contact the user and let them know someone who cares for them thought they might be at risk. The user will be provided with online and hotline resources and encouraged to seek help.
INSTAGRAM AND SNAPCHAT
Similar to Twitter, Instagram users have the option to report a post or image for self-harm or suicidal content by tapping or clicking on the post. Visit http://www.Snapchat.com/safety, there is a link to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, as well as allowing users to report a safety concern under and go to the "In need help" section.
OTHER RESOURCES
If you notice that an online user in distress is someone that you know and you can provide his or her contact information, you can call Lifeline directly at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or contact local law enforcement. If you do not know a user, the following are ways to report your concerns at individual sites:
Facebook: To report – Help – Security – Sensitive Issues.
Twitter: [email protected]: The reporting feature can be found on the user’s profile.
LOCAL RESOURCES
The Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition has adopted the Know the Signs program to provide individuals with tools to find the words and reach out to those in distress. By recognizing these signs, knowing how to start a conversation and where to turn for help, you have the power to make a difference — the power to save a life.
Please visit http://www.suicideispreventable.orgtolearnmoreaboutthisprogram, find the words, and reach out.
The Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition provides free training for Know the Signs to individual groups or businesses.
For training inquiries please reach out to Lisa Stekert at 530-582-6733 or [email protected].
For more information about the Tahoe Truckee, Suicide Prevention Coalition visit http://www.tahoelifeline.org.
To connect with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-8255, and in a medical emergency, always dial 911.
Lisa Stekert is the facilitator for the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition and Outreach Coordinator for the Tahoe Truckee Prevention Task Force.
Contact her at [email protected] or by calling 530-582-6733.
Suicide Prevention
With the popularity and availability of smartphones, most of us, including young people, are connected to the Internet and social media frequently throughout the day. The online world has become a place where many people feel comfortable expressing their thoughts. Researchers have turned to social media as a tool for suicide prevention to reach those in distress. Social media-suicide connection is most prevalent among youth, a group with both high rates of suicide and presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has partnered with social networking sites to improve safety protocols. Through these partnerships, Lifeline works with online safety teams to reach users in distress quickly and efficiently.
Here is an overview of popular Social Media sites and how the online community can assist in reaching out to others who may be in distress.
A service that began in January 2015 relies on the Facebook community to report suicidal behavior. If someone you know creates a post that leads you to believe that he or she could be thinking about self-harm, you can click on the arrow at the top right of the post to “Report Post.” You will be given the option to contact the friend who made the post or contact a suicide helpline. Facebook will assess the post and determine if the post indicates distress; they will contact the person who posted it via email and encourage them to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK*8255). The next time the person logs on they will be greeted with pop-up options to either “talk to someone” or “get tips and support.” If the person decides they’d like to talk to someone, they will be prompted to call a friend, send a message to a friend through Facebook message or contact a suicide helpline. From there they can either call or start an online chat with a counselor.
Twitter users can report suicidal behavior from the bottom right corner of a tweet or using the “Twitter Help Center-“ and reporting self-harm. Twitter assesses the report and will contact the user and let them know someone who cares for them thought they might be at risk. The user will be provided with online and hotline resources and encouraged to seek help.
INSTAGRAM AND SNAPCHAT
Similar to Twitter, Instagram users have the option to report a post or image for self-harm or suicidal content by tapping or clicking on the post. Visit http://www.Snapchat.com/safety, there is a link to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, as well as allowing users to report a safety concern under and go to the "In need help" section.
OTHER RESOURCES
If you notice that an online user in distress is someone that you know and you can provide his or her contact information, you can call Lifeline directly at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or contact local law enforcement. If you do not know a user, the following are ways to report your concerns at individual sites:
Facebook: To report – Help – Security – Sensitive Issues.
Twitter: [email protected]: The reporting feature can be found on the user’s profile.
LOCAL RESOURCES
The Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition has adopted the Know the Signs program to provide individuals with tools to find the words and reach out to those in distress. By recognizing these signs, knowing how to start a conversation and where to turn for help, you have the power to make a difference — the power to save a life.
Please visit http://www.suicideispreventable.orgtolearnmoreaboutthisprogram, find the words, and reach out.
The Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition provides free training for Know the Signs to individual groups or businesses.
For training inquiries please reach out to Lisa Stekert at 530-582-6733 or [email protected].
For more information about the Tahoe Truckee, Suicide Prevention Coalition visit http://www.tahoelifeline.org.
To connect with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-8255, and in a medical emergency, always dial 911.
Lisa Stekert is the facilitator for the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition and Outreach Coordinator for the Tahoe Truckee Prevention Task Force.
Contact her at [email protected] or by calling 530-582-6733.
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