Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention During COVID-19: What School-Based Staff Need to Know

May 01, 2020

News Type:  Weekly Spark Announcement

SPRC is pleased to co-host a webinar with the School-Based Health Alliance and the National Center for School Mental Health as part of their School Health Services National Quality Initiative.

Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention During COVID-19: What School-Based Staff Need to Know will provide information and resources to support school staff as they manage current or emerging suicidal thoughts and behaviors in their students during the COVID-19 crisis. Presenters will share the rationale and tools for the following:

  • Developing an individual and meaningful safety plan via telehealth
  • Equipping teachers and school staff with the skills to identify and respond to youth who may be at risk
  • Providing a thoughtful approach for supporting the school and family should a suicide occur

Register via this link. Webinar recording will be archived.