NEWS: County of San Mateo Offers Free Suicide Prevention Workshops
San Mateo County, California sent this bulletin at 09/15/2023 03:49 PM PDT
Sept. 15, 2023
For Immediate Release
Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention: Sign Up for Free Workshops
Redwood City – Maybe you have a friend or a loved one who talks about feeling hopeless or has intense anxiety. Or they increasingly take drugs or alcohol or both, paired with mood swings and risky behavior.
You want to help. But how?
The County this month is offering free two-hour workshops with the theme, “Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention.” San Mateo County Libraries is hosting a series of workshops provided by County Health.
What is covered:
Identify signs of suicide
Ask if someone is considering suicide sensitively and confidently
Connect individuals with the appropriate support
Approach suicide prevention in a culturally sensitive manner