Suicide Risk Continuum: Prevention, Intervention & Postvention

The Suicide Risk Continuum: Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention

Addressing the National Crisis of Suicide

Tuesday, September 16 | 10am-12pm (EST) Virtual Training (2 CE)

Facilitator: Nikole S. Jones, LCSW-C

Suicide Prevention Coordinator, U.S. Departmetn of Veteran Affairs

Therapy 4 Life, LLC, Therapist and Owner

Program Overview:

In 2023, an estimated 49,300 lives were lost to suicide in the United States, making it the 11th leading cause of death nationwide—claiming one life every 11 minutes (CDC). This urgent public health crisis demands awareness, preparedness, and action.

This interactive training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to identify suicide risk, respond effectively in a crisis, and provide meaningful support to individuals and families. The session will cover the latest statistics, risk factors, and warning signs of suicide, along with practical prevention strategies, such as creating a suicide safety plan to reduce self-harm risk and strengthen healthy coping.

Participants will learn what to do when suicide risk is imminent—including how to access 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline support or initiate an emergency petition—and will gain resources for helping survivors of loss. This training offers life-saving information for those working directly with individuals, families, and communities.

Objectives:

• Understand the prevalence and scope of suicide in the U.S.
• Identify risk factors and warning signs of suicide.
• Create a suicide safety plan to reduce the risk of self-harm.
• Take appropriate steps when suicide risk is imminent.
• Support individuals and families coping with the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Who the Training Is For

• Social Workers (offering 2.0 CEUs)
• Medical Doctors, Nurses, Psychiatrists, and Psychologists Coordinators
• Educators, School Administrators, and Coaches
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Professionals
• Community Advocates and Crisis Responders

Host or Publisher Howard University School of Social Work