Reducing Suicide, Reducing Workloads, and Reducing LiabilityHelping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales (CSSRS):Reducing Suicide, Reducing Workloads, and Reducing LiabilityThe Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs. Users of the tool ask people:• Whether and when they have thought about suicide (ideation)• What actions they have taken —

What is involved in the implementation of a Zero Suicide approach and what resources exist to support this work.Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: Suicide Safe Pathways to CareSeptember 5, 2024 from 9:00 am – 10:00 amThere is no cost to attend.Offered by VT Suicide Prevention Center under funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health.Zero Suicide is a set of evidence-based principles and practices for preventing suicide within health and mental health systems. The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under care are preventable. Zero Suicide requires a system-wide approach to improve outcomes and

In-Person MeetingVermont Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting:The September Coalition meeting will be held in-person onThursday, September 19, 2024, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.In-Person Location:The Sally Fox Room, Waterbury State Office Complex, 280 State Dr, Waterbury Village Historic District, VT 05676We look forward to seeing you in Waterbury for the September Coalition Meeting with a focus on suicide prevention activities and updates happening at the state level. Please join us at 9:00 am for some time to network and enjoy in-person time with colleagues.Registrants will receive more detailed information prior to the meeting. Please reach out to Zan Lewis at zan@healthandlearning.org

What is involved in the implementation of a Zero Suicide approach and what resources exist to support this work.Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: Suicide Safe Pathways to CareOctober 3, 2024 from 9:00 am – 10:00 amThere is no cost to attend.Offered by VT Suicide Prevention Center under funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health.Note: During CHL-sponsored trainings, participants are not permitted to use AI tools for note-taking or recording sessions. If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact info@healthandlearning.org.Zero Suicide is a set of evidence-based principles and practices for preventing suicide within health and mental health

Reducing Suicide, Reducing Workloads, and Reducing LiabilityHelping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales (CSSRS):Reducing Suicide, Reducing Workloads, and Reducing LiabilityThe Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs. Users of the tool ask people:• Whether and when they have thought about suicide (ideation)• What actions they have taken —