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Sun, Sep 29

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Missouri River Regional Library

Suicide - It's Closer To Home Than You Think

Missouri River Regional Library. Free.

Registration is Closed
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Time & Location

Sep 29, 2019, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Missouri River Regional Library, 214 Adams St, Jefferson City, MO 65101, USA

About the event

 This event includes personal stories from individuals with lived experience and focuses on suicide prevention and awareness. Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper training is included and will address:

  • the scope and impact of suicide nationally and in Missouri
  • dispelling common myths associated with suicide
  • warning signs of suicide
  • tips for asking the suicide question
  • methods for persuading suicidal individuals to get help
  • ways of referring at risk people to local resources

Presented by:

Jacque Christmas, MPA

Office of the Chief Medical Director

Missouri Department of Mental Health

Certified Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor

Certified Mental Health Recovery and Wellness Recovery Action Planning Facilitator

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