NAMI Suicide Prevention Training

Free Two-Day Training for Young Adults Ages 18-25


What will I learn?

• How substance use, mental health, and suicide risk can impact individuals, families and community.

• Participants will recognize stigma and related barriers that hinder treatment and recovery

• Participants will become aware of community/state/national resources

After the completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the warning signs for suicide risk in an individual & be able to connect that person to community resources

• Identify substance misuse issues in an individual and be able to talk openly with this person.

• Understand how mental health and substance misuse problems may contribute to greater suicide risk in an individual

• Have a greater awareness of local and national substance use and suicide risk resources that can be accessed by individuals in need of treatment and seeking recovery

YOU are a qualified Young Adult LEADER for the Connect Program if….

• You are comfortable with co-facilitation and presenting

• You are able to commit to at least one training per year

• You have a passion for the public health issues of substance misuse, mental health & suicide risk

• You are a role model for your peers ****

Food and beverages provided. To register: email or call Jane Skantze atjskantze@cheshire-med.com 603-354-5454 Ext. 2313 or visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/WD9QJVS

This event is part of the Southwest Center Featured calendar.