CONVO COUNSELING ON ACCESS TO LETHAL MEANS (CALM)

 

Funding for Convo Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) was made possible (in part) under grant number SM086105 from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The views expressed in written conference materials or publication & by speakers & moderators do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of CMHS, SAMHSA, or HHS; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
 

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Virtual (Zoom)

 

Convo CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) is a 75 minute version of CALM that has been developed by experienced CALM trainers with both civilian and military /veteran populations from half a dozen states. It is designed specifically for presentations to general audiences with a focus on reaching gun owners. It combines traditional elements of gatekeeper training such as asking about suicide risk with a direct and collaborative discussion about the importance of means safety when risk is detected. The training reviews various option for increasing means safety and connecting the at-risk individual with more formal resources.