Past Events

Life-saving skills for California students and school staff

Today, many young people in California are struggling with anxiety, isolation, and even thoughts of suicide. Together, we can keep them safe. LivingWorks Start, a 90-minute online training program, teaches life-saving skills to recognize and support those in need. Funded by Assembly Bill 1808, this interactive training is available at no cost to California middle […]

Suicide in the Black Community

CALL for PRESENTERS/PROPOSALS Friday, October 22nd, 2021 9:00AM - 4:00PM CEU's Available Virtual Event Email fresnoabsw@gmail.com for more information (559) 485-9653

Pharmacist as Gatekeepers in Suicide Prevention

Virtual Event

We are excited to share resources developed specifically for Pharmacists as Gatekeepers in Suicide Prevention.   Due to their accessibility and trust, frequent interactions with patients and mental health consumers, access to medical records, and distribution of mental health and highly lethal medications pharmacists are situated in a unique position to support those in need. While pharmacists […]

Training – Suicide Risk Screening in Schools

Training on suicide risk screening in school settings is vital to comprehensive suicide prevention. California Education Code 215 mandates that all Local Education Agencies have protocols in place to intervene with youth at risk for suicide. The Commission is providing a free training for designated school staff to learn about best practices in school-based screening […]