EP 79: Suicide Prevention-How to Call a Crisis Line
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NEW Talk2BeWell episode available now! NSAC members (new & graduated) discuss the importance of suicide prevention and provide insight into calling a crisis line. NSAC Alum and former Teen Line volunteer, Dominic Brown broke down the basics of his Teen Line training while placing great emphasis that each volunteer is there to make a difference and no one is reading from a script. These are trained individuals who want to help people leave the crisis line feeling more hopeful and prepared to take on life's challenges.
*If you think you know someone who is suicidal, follow your instincts and reach out for help. Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 at 988 across the entire USA!
For more information and resources on suicide prevention, visit: https://work2bewell.org/curriculum/suicide-prevention/
NEW Talk2BeWell episode available now! NSAC members (new & graduated) discuss the importance of suicide prevention and provide insight into calling a crisis line. NSAC Alum and former Teen Line volunteer, Dominic Brown broke down the basics of his Teen Line training while placing great emphasis that each volunteer is there to make a difference and no one is reading from a script. These are trained individuals who want to help people leave the crisis line feeling more hopeful and prepared to take on life's challenges.
*If you think you know someone who is suicidal, follow your instincts and reach out for help. Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 at 988 across the entire USA!
Dr. Robin Henderson, PsyD, is the Chief Executive, Behavioral Health for Providence Oregon where has direct and matrixed responsibility for acute, specialty and ambulatory behavioral health services in a system serving nearly 100,000 individuals each year. She also serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for Work2BeWell, a youth-lead mental health education, activation and advocacy program that creates clinically vetted curriculum for schools and youth groups. In this role she works with our National Student Advisory Council, our grassroots advocacy campaigns (including the new Oregon law giving students Mental Health Days) and hosts the #Talk2BeWell podcast focusing on youth mental health and well-being. She is also an advisory member of the Providence Community Partnership Mental Health Advisory Group, overseeing investments in mental health and substance use disorders and is a Senior Clinical Advisor to Well Being Trust.
