Introduction to Zero Suicide

Introduction to Zero Suicide

Join us for an introductory training on Zero Suicide, an evidence-based, system-wide approach to suicide prevention in healthcare and behavioral health settings. Grounded in the belief that suicide is preventable, Zero Suicide focuses on creating a culture of safety through leadership commitment, workforce training, routine screening, evidence-based care, and continuous quality improvement. The model also emphasizes safe care transitions, follow-up support, and the inclusion of lived experience to ensure no one at risk falls through the cracks. This session will provide a foundational understanding of the Zero Suicide framework. If your organization is interested in implementation, we welcome the opportunity to connect further after the training.

Charvonne is the Research & Evaluation Program Manager at Illume. She is also currently pursuing her PhD in Social Work at Saint Louis University.

As manager of research and evaluation, Charvonne oversees research and evaluation staff, and leads and supports collaborative research and evaluation efforts within Illume and at Places for People. She guides research efforts to improve social work practices, identify service gaps, workforce needs, and quality of care for persons with behavioral health conditions. She has also managed and supported various evaluation activities for local, state, and federal grants. Charvonne has supported research efforts through journal publications on topics ranging from happiness and well-being to substance use among others. She is also trained in suicide prevention intervention (QPR) and Zero Suicide.

Course Approved by MISSOURI STATE COMMITTEE FOR SOCIAL WORKERS

•All attendees must attend the full time of the event.

•All attendees are required to be registered before the event.

•All attendees must complete the event CEU questions during the registration process and sign-in sheet at the start of the training.

•Please, arrive to the training 5-10 minutes prior to the start time to ensure that any potential difficulties are worked out prior to the event start.

•Attendees must attend the full event time in order to receive continuing education. If an attendee is not present at the start of the training, leaves for a significant time during the training or leaves the training early, CEUs may not be awarded.

•If an attendee experiences any issue that would keep them from being in the training from start time to end time, continuing education cannot be awarded. Illume retains the attendance list for auditing purposes.

•Please allow at least 30 business days to receive your CEU certificate of attendance. CEUs will only be disbursed via email to individuals that have followed the guidelines.

Host or Publisher Illume: The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence