September 2012: Suicide prevention training opportunity
by Michelle Saport |
You signed up for classes, bought all your books and moved into your new place. You
are ready for a great year! Have you prepared for how to help yourself and others
at the greatest time of need?
UAA Integrated Suicide Prevention Initiative (UAA-ISPI) offers gatekeeper training for students to help them recognize suicide risk and feel confident intervening with someone who may be suicidal. During this training you will learn about warning signs of suicide, how to effectively interact with someone who may be at risk for suicide and what campus and community resources are available.
There are no prerequisites to take part in this training and everyone is welcome. Sign up today to join the community of gatekeepers on the UAA campus!
Student gatekeeper trainings will be held:
- Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons, Room 104
- Monday, Sept. 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons, Room 104
- Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Gorsuch Commons, Room 104
To learn more about the UAA-ISPI and to sign up for training, visit our website at www.uaa.alaska.edu/ispi.
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