Empowering Response: Advancing Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Strategies in Trauma-Informed Care Systems PS ROTA-R

Empowering Response: Advancing Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Strategies in Trauma-Informed Care Systems

The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) promotes the importance of implementing an effective crisis response system as it benefits not only individuals, but families and communities as well. This dynamic 5-week Enhanced Professional Learning (EPL) series is designed for professionals within healthcare and behavioral health care systems in rural areas. This series focuses on advancing crisis intervention and suicide prevention strategies through the lens of trauma-informed care, addressing the critical need for sensitive, effective responses to mental health crises that honor the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those in distress.

WHEN:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the series, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key components of effective, trauma-informed crisis intervention and suicide prevention strategies within diverse, rural communities.
• Apply evidence-based techniques in crisis intervention to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors in acute suicidality.
• Recognize and address the unique cultural and societal factors influencing mental health crises.
• Utilize practical skills in empathetic communication, assessment, safety planning, and transitioning care in crisis situations.
• Develop and implement an action plan for integrating crisis intervention and suicide prevention best practices into their professional setting.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

Rural professionals in behavioral health, mental health, and medical practitioners located in the Pacific Southwest Region (HHS Region 9: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Jurisdictions).

PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS:

• Attend a live 1-hour Orientation Session on July 24 at 3pm PDT (refer to chart for accurate scheduled dates/times in your time zone).
• Commit to 4-weeks of training for 1.5 hours weekly from July 31– August 21 (refer to chart for accurate scheduled dates/times in your time zone).
• Complete 1-hour of weekly self-study learning activities
• Access to appropriate technology to utilize online videoconferencing platform (i.e., an internet connection, webcam, computer/tablet, speakers, and microphone)
• Be prepared and actively engage while on camera during the scheduled series time.

FACILITATOR:

• Bianca D. McCall, LMFT

THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE

Registration for this series is limited to 35 providers who work in Region 9 on a first come, first served basis (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Jurisdictions). Once the 35 spots have been filled, registration will be closed. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full requirements, please defer this opportunity to others.

Note: It is expected that participants will have access to the appropriate technology to be able fully participate and be on camera during the sessions. This is not a webinar series and active participation is required to gain/improve skills.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

The series has been approved for a total of 11 contact hours (10-hours content instruction and 1-hour orientation session). No credit will be awarded for non-attendance. The knowledge and skills learned should be applied within the framework of any applicable Operating and/or Credentialing regulations in your State of practice.

QUESTIONS:

Please contact psrotar@casat.org or by phone at 833-869-4353 with questions about this series

ACCESSIBILITY:

If any accommodation is needed, please contact us at psrotar@casat.org or by phone at 833-869-4353. Requests should be made as soon as possible and preferably at least two weeks prior to the start of the series.