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COUNSELING ON ACCESS TO LETHAL MEANS (CALM) - JANUARY 30, 2025 (PM Session)
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST


Location: UH Geauga Medical Center Conference Center, 13207 Ravenna Road, Chardon, OH 44024





Event Description







COUNSELING ON ACCESS TO LETHAL MEANS (CALM)
 
Funding for 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.
 
JANUARY 30, 2025
12:30pm - 4:00pm

UH Geauga Medical Center Conference Center
13207 Ravenna Road
Chardon, OH 44024

 
 
WORKSHOP COMPONENTS:
 
Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This course is about how to reduce access to the methods people use to take their lives. It covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to work with people at risk for suicide—and their families—to reduce access.

During these 3 hours participants will engage in discussion and role play in addition to lecture-style presentation. After completing this course you will be able to:
- Explain that reducing access to lethal means is an evidence-based strategy for suicide prevention.
- Explain how reducing access to lethal means can prevent suicide.
- Identify clients for whom lethal means counseling is appropriate.
- Describe strategies for raising the topic of lethal means, and feel more comfortable and competent applying these strategies with clients.
- Advise clients on specific off-site and in-home secure storage options for firearms and strategies to limit access to dangerous medications.
- Work with your clients and their families to develop a specific plan to reduce access to lethal means and follow up on the plan over time.
 
A CE application has been submitted for 3.25 CEs for Ohio Counselors, Social Workers, Family & Marriage Therapists and Psychologists. The application is currently pending. 
(REGISTRATIONS ENDS: January 23, 2025 @ 5:00 P.M.)  LIMITED TO 50 ATTENDEES


QUESTIONS/GENERAL INFORMATION:
AUSTIN LUCAS
OHIO SUICIDE PREVENTION FOUNDATION