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Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: October
October 3 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: Suicide Safe Pathways to Care
October 3, 2024 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am
There is no cost to attend.
Offered by VT Suicide Prevention Center under funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health.
Zero Suicide is a set of evidence-based principles and practices for preventing suicide within health and mental health systems. The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under care are preventable. Zero Suicide requires a system-wide approach to improve outcomes and close gaps. This webinar described how systematic suicide care closes gaps for the suicidal person, what is involved in the implementation of a ZS approach, and what resources exist to support this work.
Objectives
1) Understand the context for the adoption of Zero Suicide principles and practices
2) Introduce essential elements and evidence-based practices
3) Learn about Vermont Zero Suicide initiatives
4) Identify Zero Suicide resources for health care and mental health providers in Vermont
CEUs
1 hour approved through the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation for:
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Allied Mental Health Practitioners
Social Workers
Psychological Examiners
Who Should Attend?
All who are interested in learning about Zero Suicide framework.
