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Not A White Thing: Black People Die By Suicide Too
“Black people don’t have time to be depressed.”
“Just keep it pushing!”
“We overcame slavery; what’s wrong with you?”
“Did you pray about it?”
“Black people don’t commit suicide. It’s a white thing.”
There are many myths and misperceptions about suicide within the Black community. It is often thought that suicide only happens to white people. The Black People Die By Suicide Too: It’s Not a White Thing webinar challenges these myths and provides education on the increase of suicide within the Black community, how to identify signs that someone may be considering suicide, the importance of language when addressing suicidality, and much more. T-Kea and Jordan also share their stories of recovery and discuss the role of peer support as a tool to combat behavioral health challenges, especially suicide. Not A White Thing: Black People Die By Suicide Too challenges these myths and provides education on the increase of suicide within the Black community, how to identify signs that someone may be considering suicide, the importance of language when addressing suicidality, and much more.
This workshop is beneficial for mental health professionals, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, religious leaders, individuals in recovery, and loved ones of people who are struggling with behavioral health challenges.
Complete the form on our contact us page to inquire about hosting a training.
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
- QPR stands for “Question, Persuade, Refer.” The goal of this program is to teach individuals to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and effectively intervene. This two-hour virtual or in-person training will cover how to question, persuade, and refer someone who may be suicidal, how to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide, the common causes of suicidal behavior, the warning signs of suicide, and how to get help for someone in a crisis
Suicide Prevention & Safety Planning
Many times, our loved ones want to help those experiencing suicidal thoughts but don’t know how to offer support. On the other hand, you may feel stuck when your suicidal thoughts seem overwhelming. This training is designed to assist those in need and their families in developing a safety plan.
This training will cover:
- Warning Signs
- Internal Coping Strategies
- Discovering and creating safe places
- Reducing access to means
- What family members/friends can do to help
- Professionals who can help
- Resources
Complete the form on our contact us page to inquire about hosting a training.
Care & Ally Training in collaboration with The Trevor Project
- Ally training program provides a basic framework for understanding LGBTQ+ identities and the unique challenges young people often face.
- CARE Training: An interactive training program for youth-serving adults that focuses on suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
Complete the form on our contact us page to inquire about hosting a training.