Suicide Prevention
1 Word. 1 Voice. 1 Life.
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Amplify’s Role in Suicide Prevention
Amplify coordinates the Regional Suicide Advisory Board. This regional coalition provides the local infrastructure to build capacity and to promote suicide prevention activities in support of the vision of the CT Suicide Advisory Board and as outlined in the State Plan.
Become a part of our Regional Suicide Advisory Board—a collaborative group dedicated to preventing suicide in our communities with activities including training in how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis, intervention and postvention best practices.
We believe suicide prevention
is everyone’s business.
We welcome voices from all sectors, including education, first responders, healthcare, local government, community organizations, faith groups, youth, and individuals with lived experience.
Our coalition meets regularly to:
Share and coordinate local prevention efforts
Learn from each other’s experiences
Review and discuss regional data
Build capacity for effective, community-based solutions and implementation of best practices
Join Amplify’s North Central Regional Suicide Advisory Board and be part of a growing group of people who can help save a life.
Suicide Prevention Resources
Have questions? Please email Nicole at nbengtson@amplifyct.org
Attend QPR Training
QPR = Question, Persuade, and Refer
The 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help
save a life from suicide.
HOW TO ATTEND: Trainings are held 2-3:30 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Amplify in the Community room.
Contact nbengtson@amplifyct.org to host QPR for your
school or organization.
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver 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, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
IN THIS TRAINING LEARN…
- How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal
- How to learn more about preventing suicide
- The common causes of suicidal behavior
- The warning signs of suicide
- How to get help for someone in crisis
Suicide Postvention Training for Professionals and Communities
Create a Suicide Postvention plan for your organization (School, Social Service Agency, Community, Law Enforcement, Company)
For more information, email Nicole at nbengtson@amplifyct.org
Postvention is a planned response after a suicide to promote healing and reduce the risk of further suicide incidents.
Schedule a training for your organization…
- Gain an awareness of the impact of suicide and risk of contagion on survivors of suicide loss and communities
- Understand the grief that results for individuals, families and for communities and learn ways to enhance coping for oneself and others after a loss
- Identify discipline specific protocols and best practices for communication after a suicide
- Review warning signs for promoting postvention as prevention for individuals at risk
Gizmo Read-a-long
For more information, email Nicole at nbengtson@amplifyct.org
C.A.L.M.
Training is available for clinicians, organizations, and community members. Please email: nbengtson@amplifyct.org
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) is a powerful addition to existing strategies to reduce the risk of suicide death in at-risk people while respecting their rights and autonomy.
Help keep your at-risk clients or community stay safe by learning how to collaborate with them to implement safe storage of firearms and dangerous medications.
Get Suicide Prevention Presentations and Trainings
For inquiries, please email: nbengtson@amplifyct.org
Amplify and the North Central Regional Suicide Advisory Board work in partnership with the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board (CTSAB).
Amplify also serves as a voting member on the CTSAB. The Regional Suicide Advisory Board is available for suicide prevention presentations and training.
You Could Help Save a Life
U.S. Suicide Rates Are the Highest They’ve Been Since World War II
Be a voice that could be a lifeline. You’ve seen the headlines: suicide rates have increased 33% since 1999 in the US according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. These deaths cut across all demographic groups – no segment is immune. But we are not powerless. Help us build an effective system of behavioral health and helping our communities to be healthy and can thrive in.
Your voice matters! Help make a difference
and be the one to start the conversation.
By working together, we strengthen our collective impact and ensure that every town and city in our region has the support and tools it needs. If you are passionate about creating safer, more connected communities, we encourage you to join us.