Means Reduction Subcommittee
Purpose Statement: The Means Reduction Subcommittee aims to mitigate the risk of lethal means of suicide through education and advocacy.
Goals: Implement activities outlined in the SPAP Means Reduction Strategy Implementation Plan. Gather and review data on the commonly used means and methods of suicide. Provide education and share resources with stakeholders, professionals, and the general public. Track legislation related to lethal means and advocate for and inform means reduction related policy.
The Means Reduction Subcommittee meets on fourth Monday of the month from 2:00pm – 3:30pm.
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Please contact spcsandiego@sdchip.org or 858-609-7976 for information and if you are interested in attending.
Chair:
 Veronica Campbell, LMFT, LPCC Psychotherapist
GVROs and How to File
- San Diego City Attorney GVRO Presser on Vimeo
- Gun Violence / GVRO
- Gun Violence Restraining Orders in California
- GVRO Frequently Asked Questions
NAMI San Diego’s Mobile Apps OscER and OscER JR
NAMI San Diegos’s mobile apps can be used to privately seek information when someone is in a mental health crisis, including community resources, and answers commonly-asked questions regarding mental health. It also includes the warning signs of suicidal behavior, the national suicide prevention phone number as well as the access and crisis line and the app gives advice on how to talk with someone if they are suicidal.
OscER and OscER Jr stand for (Organized Support Companion in an Emergency Situation)
- Free mobile app
- OscER and OscER JR are available in six different languages, English, Spanish, Arabic, Farci, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
- They both bring awareness and knowledge to mental health.
- They are available on google play, app store, and the links to web versions is below.
For more information on the Assessment & Evaluation Subcommittee or if you would like to join our mailing list, please contact our SPC Program Coordinator at:
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(858) 609-7976
