Suicide Prevention: It’s Up To All Of Us, Saturday May 16 at 11 AM at Berwick Public Library; join Cherylan Demers Camire of Crisis Response Services –Maine Beh...avioral Healthcare to Present Awareness Session on Suicide Prevention.
Cherylan Demers Camire, is presenting a must-attend workshop on suicide prevention. The workshop is for anyone who has someone in their life that they are concerned about, adult or youth.
Maine is ranked 14th in the United States for deaths by suicide. Suicide in Maine occurs 7-9 times more often than homicide. The State averages 196 deaths by suicide each year; in 2009 alone, 2,800 high school students and 4,000 adults attempted suicide while 6,700 high school students and 27,000 adults considered suicide.
The first step in suicide prevention is to become aware of the issues in order to develop prevention knowledge and strategies. In this one night workshop, participants will gain general information on suicide prevention and intervention. They will receive printed resources and information on more in-depth trainings offered by the Maine Suicide Prevention Program.
The training is presented through the Maine Suicide Prevention Program, an initiative of the Maine CDC in DHHS; training offered through partnership with NAMI Maine, The Maine Medical Association, Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine and Maine Primary Care Association www.maine.gov/suicide
Maine is ranked 14th in the United States for deaths by suicide. Suicide in Maine occurs 7-9 times more often than homicide. The State averages 196 deaths by suicide each year; in 2009 alone, 2,800 high school students and 4,000 adults attempted suicide while 6,700 high school students and 27,000 adults considered suicide.
The first step in suicide prevention is to become aware of the issues in order to develop prevention knowledge and strategies. In this one night workshop, participants will gain general information on suicide prevention and intervention. They will receive printed resources and information on more in-depth trainings offered by the Maine Suicide Prevention Program.
The training is presented through the Maine Suicide Prevention Program, an initiative of the Maine CDC in DHHS; training offered through partnership with NAMI Maine, The Maine Medical Association, Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine and Maine Primary Care Association www.maine.gov/suicide
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