Events for March 8, 2022 - September 23, 2021

January 26, 2021 - Effective Postvention Practices in School Communities. Explore effective suicide postvention practices as a critical part of the prevention continuum. By identifying and supporting the mental health needs of surviving students and staff, postvention can help  people cope with loss and reduce the risk of contagion. Presenters: Dr. Shashank Joshi, Stanford University […]

February 23, 2021 - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: How Collaboration can Improve Prevention Efforts. Fresno County Suicide Prevention Collaborative (Fresno Cares) will share how  coordinating county wide resources, supports, and trainings can prevent suicides. Presenters: Ahmad Bahrami, Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health Farrah McGovern, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools and Brandy Lidbeck, Fresno […]

Understanding Youth Suicide & Effective Prevention, Intervention, & Postvention Strategies Thursday, March 11, 9:00 am-1:00 pm PT: Join the California School-Based Health Alliance and the Regional Educational Laboratory West for a free virtual event to provide Central Valley educators and health and mental health practitioners with skills and guidance to prevent suicide among children and youth […]

March 23, 2021 - Improving Suicide Prevention Practices in School Communities. Learn to improve your school’s suicide prevention practices, programs, and resources to help school staff recognize and support students who may be contemplating suicide.    Presenter :Dr. Shashank Joshi, Stanford University and Stan Collins, Directing Change Registration Required Register Here https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_l9uaDt04TdyQ63qDF6gYiw

Recognizing Signs and What to Do This free webinar and Facebook Live event will provide information about suicide prevention for parents, including warning signs for suicide, how to have a conversation with their teen, actions to take if their teen is having suicidal thoughts, and resources. To Register: Apr 7, 2021 at 5 to 6 […]

April 27, 2021 - Social and Emotional Learning A Valuable Tool in Suicide Prevention. Explore how Social and Emotional Learning can increase protective factors and reduce risk factors associated with suicide in children and youth. Presenters: Julia Agostinelli, California Department of Educationand Jana Sczersputowski, Directing Change Registration Required Register Here https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_l9uaDt04TdyQ63qDF6gYiw

Hinds Hospice Patient Services in Fresno: 2490 W Shaw Ave. Fresno (between Van Ness & Shaw Lane)  Thursday evenings 6:30-7:30pm, 12 weeks (Fresno) June 1—August 17, 2021   Survivors of Suicide Loss  Summer 2021 Support Groups Flier PDF

Hinds Hospice Patient Services in Fresno: 2490 W Shaw Ave. Fresno (between Van Ness & Shaw Lane)  Tuesday mornings 11:30am-12:30pm, 12 weeks (Fresno)  June 1—August 17, 2021   Loss of Partner / Spouse  Summer 2021 Support Groups Flier PDF

Thursday evenings 6:30-7:30pm, 12 weeks (Madera)  We invite our Merced & Madera families to join our Fresno support groups virtually via Zoom. June 1—August 17, 2021   General Grief Group (For adults grieving the loss of a loved one)   Circle of Friends (Children 3 to 12 years of age)  Summer 2021 Support Groups Flier […]