Free workshop on LGBTQ youth suicide prevention

Suicide Prevention: The GLBTQ Experience

(length from 2 -3 hours -

please contact  Heather Carter heather@yspp.org

206-297-5922 ext. 116

Why Do We Need Training on Suicide Prevention with GLBTQ Youth?

An increased number of risk factors and typically fewer protective factors place our gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth at higher risk for suicide and self-harm. It is important that all providers better understand the complex issues that many of these youth experience, such as depression, stigma, and homelessness, which contribute significantly to their risk factors of suicide.

Who Should Attend?

Social service providers, educators, and members of the general community

What to expect from a workshop on suicide prevention with GLBTQ youth?

• Increased knowledge about why GLBTQ youth are at greater risk for suicide and self-harm
• Heightened awareness of the warning signs for clinical depression & suicide
• Enhanced ability to differentiate suicidal attempts and self-harm
• Learn the steps for intervening
• Increased recognition of resources, including "best practices" for providers, schools, families, and individuals to increase support for these youth

When and where is this training taking place? thanks!