Understanding and Preventing Suicide

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00pm EST
Cost:  FREE ($10 for CLEs)

DESCRIPTION:

This is a crucial suicide prevention training designed to educate both laypeople and professionals about suicide. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of warning signs, risk factors, and effective ways to prevent suicide and support those at risk. The program will also provide tools for helping individuals who have been directly impacted by suicide. Join us to gain life-saving knowledge, make a meaningful difference, and empower yourself to take action when it matters most. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a vital movement toward a safer, more supportive community.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Understanding the extent of the problem
• Warning Signs, High Risk Populations, and Protective Factors
• Increase Awareness and Education
• Creating a protective environment
• Increase Evidence Based Training in areas of screening, assessment and interventions for mental health therapist
• Care and support for those effected by suicide
• Research and Evaluation

In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, we’ve partnered with Centerstone to offer this important training.

Continuing Education: 2 CE approved by the Florida Board of CSW, MFT, and MHC for LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, and Certified Master Social Workers through CEBrokers.

PRESENTER:
Jayne Tingley, LMHC-QC has worked in the field of mental health and substance abuse for over 20 years. Originally, she started her career in juvenile corrections on a SASU (Substance Abuse Specific Unit) providing psycho-educational services to teens that committed their crime under the influence. Building her skill set of de-escalation, she was asked to be a hostage negotiator. She enjoys public speaking and educating my community and other professionals about mental health and substance misuse. It is through talking about mental health that my passion is heard.