Culture and spirituality in Penticton, British Columbia
CMHA - South Okanagan Similkameen - Suicide Prevention Training
Offered by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - South Okanagan Similkameen Branch
1873 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5H2
In short
Community gatekeeper training is designed to help make bc communities safer and help save lives by preparing key members of every community with skills to help people who are at risk of suicide.
- Who it is for
- Seniors, Youth
- Where
- 1873 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5H2
- How to reach
- (250) 493-8999 · Website
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About this service
Community gatekeeper training is designed to help make bc communities safer and help save lives by preparing key members of every community with skills to help people who are at risk of suicide. Community gatekeepers are people who have been trained to recognize when someone could be at risk of suicide, talk with them, help keep them safe, and connect them to community supports and resources. They are trusted community members who often hold a position of responsibility in the community such as first responders, hr professionals, community service providers, elders and spiritual leaders, coaches, teachers and others, and have regular contact with many adults or older adults. Community gatekeeper training follows curriculum shown to be effective at increasing knowledge, skill and willingness to intervene, as well as helping reduce the risk of suicide. Two levels of training are available:
Who it is for
People who are at risk of suicide
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 493-8999, or use the website.
Listed in Penticton, British Columbia.
1873 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5H2
1873 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5H2Penticton, British Columbia
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