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Suicide Postvention
Bringing communities together
Our Suicide Postvention is Prevention workbooks and other resources help prevent youth suicide by bringing community health workers, service providers, experts and community leaders together. Learn how your community can form a concerted network to deal with grief and prevent ripple effect suicides.
Suicide deaths are preventable. Find the resources that can help stop youth suicide in your community.
Take Action Against Suicide
The Postvention is Prevention workbook developed by the BC Council for Families is your resource for bringing together local community leaders and professionals who work with youth.
Use the Postvention is Prevention workbook to develop effective strategies to anticipate and respond to youth suicide that are specific and customized to your community needs. A community postvention plan is critical to support families and youth through the crisis period following suicide, and prevent ripple effects through the community. Learn More....
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Fast Facts
How can I find out more about the Postvention is Prevention workbook?
Contact Jennifer Dales, Director of Projects and Planning
Phone 604 678 8884
postvention@bccf.ca
Who should I contact in crisis?
Youth in BC 24 Hour Distress Line
604-872-3311
1-866-661-3311 Toll Free
http://youthinbc.com/
BC Bereavement Help Line
1-877-779-2223 Toll Free
http://www.bcbereavementhelpline.com/
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Feb 20 2012 - 9:00amVancouverThis engaging, interactive training program is packed with information, discussion, and activities specifically designed to ensure home visitors will emerge with the knowledge and practical skills to implement successful services for families.
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Mar 23 2012 - 8:15amVancouverThese engaging full day workshops are ideal for both new and experienced Nobody’s Perfect facilitators. Join other facilitators from your region this spring to discuss and share the experiences, challenges, and rewards of leading Nobody’s Perfect parenting support groups. Each Nobody’s Perfect Regional Meeting is a full day of professional development and networking specifically designed for the needs of Nobody’s Perfect facilitators.
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Mar 30 2012 - 8:15amPentictonThese engaging full day workshops are ideal for both new and experienced Nobody’s Perfect facilitators. Join other facilitators from your region this spring to discuss and share the experiences, challenges, and rewards of leading Nobody’s Perfect parenting support groups. Each Nobody’s Perfect Regional Meeting is a full day of professional development and networking specifically designed for the needs of Nobody’s Perfect facilitators.
Programming by Ryan Ilg - http://ryanilg.com