Youth Suicide Prevention
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Idaho State University Institute of Rural Health presents:
Youth Suicide Prevention VGR Series
A four week series that will be video-cast throughout Idaho. Speakers will cover topics on mental health and
veterans, schools and suicide prevention, social marketing, and juvenile justice. Family members, clinicians,
educators, advocates and those who work with or have an interest in youth suicide prevention are invited.
All sessions will run on Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm MDT (12:00pm to 2:00pm PDT)
May 7, 2008: Supporting Mental Health for Veterans
Our veterans often face mental health challenges when retuning from combat. Stigma can prevent them from receiving mental health care, and even
lead to suicide. This session will provide information on the experiences of veterans and how communities can support them.
Presenter: Sue Hicks, LCSW, CADC III, OIF/OEF Program Manager, Boise Veterans Administration Medical Center
May 14, 2008: Involving Schools in Youth Suicide Prevention
Educators, parents and others are left with many questions following death by suicide in their community. This session will feature current research
and national examples of how schools become involved with suicide prevention and survivor support.
Presenter: Marilyn J. Zimmerman, MSW, Director of Educational Research and Service, University of Montana
May 21, 2008: Social Marketing for Social Change
Social marketing is used to change a variety of health behaviors. This session will include highlights from national and local social marketing
campaigns, along with tools for planning a campaign in your community.
Presenter: Ann Kirkwood, MA, Director of Better Todays. Better Tomorrows. and Idaho Youth Suicide Prevention Project, Idaho
State University Institute of Rural Health
May 28, 2008: ‘Question, Persuade and Refer’ (QPR) for the Juvenile Justice System
Many youth in the juvenile justice system are affected by mental health issues, placing some of them at risk for suicide. QPR, an evidence-informed
youth suicide prevention program, was recently modified for juvenile justice workers in Texas. Join us for this presentation of the modified QPR
program and learn how it can be applied to your organization.
Presenter: Erin M. Espinosa, Program Specialist, Texas Juvenile Probation Division
Pocatello: ISU Campus, Vocational Arts Building, Room VA117
Idaho Falls: ISU-Idaho Falls, 1770 Science Center Drive, Room CHE 313
Twin Falls: ISU -Twin Falls Center, Evergreen Bldg, Room C-91
Boise: ISU Boise, 12301 W Explorer Drive, Suite 102, Room 141
Coeur d ‘Alene: NICHE, 1000 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 128
Lewiston: Lewis Clark State College, Corner of 4th and 9th Ave, NOTE: May 7, 14, and 21st
sessions will be in room Wittman 120; May 28th in Sam Glen Complex, room 50
Other sites may be available on request. Contact Kenny at cutlkenn@isu.edu or 208-282-4436
Registration
Certificates of Completion will be offered to
professionals to obtain continuing education credits.
The session is FREE but seating is limited.
To register, please go to this website:
http://www.isu.edu/irh
For parking information or if you have other questions,
please call Kirsti at the ISU-Institute of Rural Health at 208-282-4436
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I am also trying to set up a site here in Shoshone County. I will let you know as soon as I know if that is a go. For now though if you are interested, please register at one of the sites closest to you, using the contact info above. Also if you are interested in setting up a site in your area contact Kenny via email at cutlkenn@isu.edu
