Join Us for a FREE virtual Workshop: Medical Professionals Workshop: Suicide Safety Planning

Tomorrow Wednesday, Nov. 6th from 12pm - 1pm

Description:
The workshop`s goal is to provide medical professionals with an introduction to safety planning, including increasing knowledge about the background of safety plans and increasing confidence in supporting patients in developing one. Developed in collaboration with a patient, a safety plan can prevent crises from escalating by providing a person with tangible self-help coping strategies, including determining who can be most helpful during a crisis. Knowing that people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts are more likely to reach out to their primary care provider for support first, rather than a mental health professional, it highlights the key role medical settings play in suicide prevention. Intended for medical professionals and those working in health care settings in Alameda County

Learning objectives:
1. Understand what a safety plan is
2. Understand how to use a safety plan
3. Learn how to support a patient in developing a safety plan

CEs are available for nurses only: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP17897, for 1 contact hour. For those who work in Alameda County, CE certificates are free. For those who work outside of Alameda County, there is a $5 charge for CE certificates.

Register Today: https://bit.ly/4gE1Wde (link in bio)

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CSS offers our SOSA group to community members who have survived a suicide attempt. If you are looking for a supportive environment to talk openly about your experience, give us a call at (800) 260-0094.

All our therapy groups are sliding scale, with no one turned away for a lack of funds.

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally and experiencing a crisis, our counselors are here to listen on our 24/7, free, and confidential crisis line by dialing 988 or 1-800-309-2131.

You can also reach us on our Local Textline (Standard message rates apply):
Text SAFE to 20121 (24 hours daily)
For Spanish, text SEGURO to 20121 (5p-9p Tuesday - Friday)
Para Español textear SEGURO al 20121 (5p-9p martes - viernes)

Interpretation services are available in over 140 languages.

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The CSS Hospital Follow-Up Program (HFUP) is here to support people recently discharged from a hospitalization following a suicide attempt. Support is essential at such a stressful time. Studies have shown individuals are at the highest risk for suicide attempts and deaths in the 30 days following hospital discharge or release from the emergency room after a suicide attempt. These services are free, short-term, voluntary, and only available for residents of Alameda County.

HFUP addresses the following topics through caring contacts by phone:
- Assessing suicide risk
- Developing a safety plan
- Connecting people to mental health and supportive services
- Encouraging people to engage in self-care
- Offering positive and emotional support
- And much more

REFERRAL INFO
CSS partners with John George Psychiatric Hospital and Alameda County BHCS to provide post-discharge follow-up care. We now welcome referrals from other psychiatric facilities within Alameda County.

If you work at a psychiatric hospital and would like to refer a patient, or if you have been recently discharged from a hospital and would like to self-refer the program, please call our CSS clinical Intake Line at 1- 800-260-0094.

For those who have attended our 8-week Suicide Loss Grief Group, we are now offering a monthly drop-in group for ongoing support and connection. Starting Oct. 7, we’ll meet every 1st Monday of the month from 6pm - 7:30 PM at our Oakland office.

Fees are sliding scale, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. No registration needed—just drop by. Our address is 6117 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94609

Questions? Call us at (800) 260-0094. We`re here for you. 💙

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