Central Shenandoah Youth Suicide Prevention

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Our Mission

The Central Shenandoah Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative is part of a statewide effort, coordinated by the Virginia Department of Health, to reduce risk for suicide among Virginia’s youth, ages 10-24. Specifically, we work to:

Increase statewide public awareness about youth suicide and youth suicide prevention;
Help communities, schools, churches and youth service organizations to develop and implement comprehensive suicide prevention plans.
Teach “Suicide Prevention First Aid” (or “Natural Helper Training”) to a wide range of people who live, work, and support youth.
Improve youth access to appropriate prevention and intervention services.

2010 Virginia ASIST Training Dates:
Jan. 21-22, Richmond
Feb. 26-27 Harrisonburg
April 1-2, Fishersville*
ASL interpreters for the deaf present
June 24-25, Abingdon
Click here to register

2010 Virginia RRSR: Clinician Training Dates:
March 8-9, Chesterfield
May 24-25, Fishersville
Sept. 23-24, Hampton
Click here to register

All ASIST and RRSR trainings are sponsored by the Virginia Department of Health and are avilable at no cost to the participants.

Mental Illness: What a Difference a Friend Makes.

State and National Resources

Training Options: Educational Resources for 2009

What’s Happening in Virginia? Visit The Virginia Suicide Prevention Coalition Site