First Responder Trainings for Suicide Prevention Based on the foundation of QPR( Question, Persuade, and Refer), this training provides useful and supportive tools around suicide prevention with First Responders, Military and Veterans in mind. This free one-hour training equips First Responders to prevent suicide by increasing awareness of suicide risk factors, learning conversation tools for [...]
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, [...]
The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly Postvention Subcommittee meetings on the fourth Monday from 11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom. During these meetings, the SPC educates others on postventions, which is defined as the support conducted after the loss of a loved one from suicide. This subcommittee convenes partners from all sectors working on [...]
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON MEETING. The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday from 10:00am-11:30am via Zoom OR In-person. During these meetings, partners provide general suicide prevention updates, subcommittee progress updates, and spotlight presentations on programs and services in the community. Meetings are open to all. In-Person Registration [...]
First Responder Trainings for Suicide Prevention Based on the foundation of QPR( Question, Persuade, and Refer), this training provides useful and supportive tools around suicide prevention with First Responders, Military and Veterans in mind. This free one-hour training equips First Responders to prevent suicide by increasing awareness of suicide risk factors, learning conversation tools for [...]
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainings or ASIST is a two-day workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Trainings are 2 full days (8:30am-4:30pm) and will be held at Marina Village Conference [...]
The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly Media Subcommittee meetings on the Second Monday from 2:00pm-3:30pm via Zoom. During these meetings, the SPC Collaborates with media stakeholders to provide information on responsible reporting and safe messaging guidelines for suicide prevention. Plans annual press conference to release the SPC Annual Report to the [...]
The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly Training & Engagement Subcommittee meetings on the Second Tuesday from 10:30 am-12:00 pm via Hybrid. THIS IS AN IN PERSON MEETING. To attend these meeting please Contact: spcsandiego@sdchip.org
The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly Assessment & Evaluation Subcommittee meetings on the Second Wednesday of the month from 11:00 am-12:30 am via Zoom. During these meetings, the SPC Tracks and monitors the Suicide Prevention Action Plan Update (SPAP), overall SPC progress, and evaluation efforts. Develops annual report on the status [...]
The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly Priority Population & Communities Subcommittee meetings on the Second Wednesday from 2:00 pm-3:30:00 pm via HYBRID. During these meetings, the SPC Convenes representatives and experts from populations with higher risk of suicide (military/veterans, Native Americans, LGBTQ+, older adults, and survivors of suicide loss among others) [...]
