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“Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention” infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop on suicide prevention. This FREE workshop teaches community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and to connect individuals to help.
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 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 Calling all middle and high school students (ages 13+) and staff in California to get trained in suicide prevention! If you are an employee working in any public middle or high school in California, you are eligible to complete this training at no cost. Middle and high school students and staff take the same training program. Students and staff should choose two of the three youth-specific practice scenarios at the end of the training titled "Eric", "Ali", or "Mikayla and Hailey". Students who complete LivingWorks Start are eligible to earn 90 minutes of community service hours. Follow Here for Training Students: You will have 60 days to complete your training and receive community service learning credits. Once you enroll in the training please make a commitment to complete it, otherwise, that valuable license is lost  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  Teen-Powered Fun: Aspen Collective to Host First Annual Hibernation Fest Kings Beach, 5/3/24 - Aspen Collective, a dynamic nonprofit organization fueled by local high school students, is gearing up to host its inaugural event, Hibernation Fest, at the Fox Cultural Hall in Kings Beach on May 3rd, starting at 6:00 PM. Doors will swing open at 5:30 PM, welcoming attendees to an evening brimming with music and community spirit. Following the resounding success of Aspen Collective's debut event in August 2023, Hibernation Fest promises an unforgettable experience for all who attend. The lineup boasts exhilarating performances by esteemed musical acts such as Charity Kiss, renowned for their captivating desert rock melodies, the soulful sounds of lo-fi doo-woppers Worm Shot, and the high-energy vibes of downhill punks RIP Everything, and Checked Out. Beyond the stellar musical lineup, Hibernation Fest will feature an array of community resources and activities aimed at promoting teen well-being and cultivating a positive environment. Attendees can connect with teen mental health advocates, savor delectable treats from Little Truckee Ice Creamery, explore offerings from God Complex, a masculine-positive clothing company, and participate in interactive art activities and games. At the heart of Aspen Collective's mission is the commitment to provide a safe and engaging space for teens, offering an alternative to substance misuse while fostering creativity, community, and personal growth. Through events like Hibernation Fest, Aspen Collective endeavors to empower young people to lead fulfilling and healthy lives. "We are thrilled to bring Hibernation Fest to our community and aspire to make this an annual tradition," said Leo Murrell, CFO at As pen Collective. "This event epitomizes the passion and dedication of my peers and our community's youth, who are steadfast in creating positive experiences for one another. We extend an invitation to all teens and supporters to join us for a night of music, fun, and community building." The Aspen Collective has partnered with the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation and Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition, a project of The Speedy Foundation to launch this event. For tickets to the show and further details about Hibernation Fest and Aspen Collective, please visit www.theaspencollective.org. 
 Please join us a Alibi Ale Works in Truckee on Tuesday, April 30th for a trivia night dedicated to Hike for Hope. We will have raffle prizes as we fundraise to support Hope Squad and other suicide prevention efforts. Tuesday also launches registration for the 5th annual hike - register here.   Hope Squad members Dani, Lucy, Lila, and Anderson from Truckee High attended Truckee Town Council's meeting on March 26th to receive a Hope Week proclamation from Mayor Polivy. "Truckee High’s Hope Squad students participated in a proclamation for Hope Week. This initiative holds particular importance as suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the US in 2021, with California ranking 45th in the nation for suicide deaths. In response, TTUSD established the Hope Squads in 2020, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. These students, nominated by their peers, planned and executed events during Hope Week from March 11-15 to promote a message of hope and support within the Truckee community." - Sierra Sun, Truckee Town Council moves forward with findings from biomass, bioenergy study, Mar 27, 2024  Our next community Mental Health First Aid trainings will be:
 Thank you to all who participated in the Hike for Hope in 2023. We are looking forward to seeing you again this year. Last year, we were able to raise $16,138.66 with 187 individual donations! The most donations were brought in by Team Knowmadic. On hike day, we were joined by 72 phenomenal hikers.  We had our first annual hike awards:
Photos from the event are available HERE, check them out! Thank you again to our AMAZING Sponsors!
  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:
 There is one Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings scheduled to begin on March 15th for Placer and Nevada County residents and workforce. Additional sessions will be scheduled in the near future.
YMHFA is a 7-hour workshop that will be delivered over two 3.5-hour sessions. It's great for anyone who interfaces with youth. Please feel free to share this with your networks who might be interested in becoming certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Click the button below to learn more and register.  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. Click below for links to items discussed in this recorded training: 1. Demographics 2. Intro Survey 3. Link to training presentation 4. Recording of today’s presentation 5. Find Your Anchor 6. Please Stay 7. R U Ok? 8. Safety Planning 9. Order digital or paper safety plans 10. Order a Care Kit or Find Your Anchor Box 11. Additional resources to continue this conversation: 1. Creating a Healthier Life 2. A Journey Towards Health and Hope 3. Navigating a Crisis 12. Online & on-demand trainings 13. Tahoe Lifeline training 1. Check out CAMS-care training if you work directly in mental health care 14. Evaluation What words come to mind when you think of suicide? Below is a Wordle that was created from the words our audience supplied.  Maybe someday when we think of the work suicide things won't feel so dark. Maybe the words that will come to mind will be: hope, help, support, care, rare, and so on...that is our mission! On a scale of 1-5, how knowledgeable do you feel on the topic of suicide? The average for 23 participant responses was 3.5.
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988 Lifeline Launches Spanish Text and Chat
The National Suicide Designation Act of 2020 brought about a redesign of the Suicide and Crisis Hotline. What was once a 10-digit 1-800 number is now a 3-digit number (988) that resembles the national emergency number (911). The 988 number celebrated its 1-year anniversary this July. This month 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Lifeline) has also launched text and chat services in Spanish. To access, text AYUDA to 988 or chat online. This month, the Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition moved to its next home with The Speedy Foundation.
The Coalition has been housed in a handful of organizations in the area since it was founded in 2013, including the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, Tahoe Forest Hospital, and most recently Sierra Community House. Suicide prevention work requires community support and we have had many amazing community members step up to the table and lead suicide prevention work in our community. Thank you to everyone who has been involved. The Speedy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization named after 3-time Olympian, Jeret "Speedy" Peterson of Boise, ID and Park City, UT, who was lost to suicide in 2011. Speedy was a champion for mental health, sharing his own struggles openly in a time before it was socially acceptable to do. Executive Director, Shannon Decker resides in Truckee and has been active with the TTSPC since it was established in 2013. She worked at the TTSPC coordinator from 2020-2021 at Sierra Community House and is excited to continue this work under The Speedy Foundation's operations.  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.  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.  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. Additional Resources:
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