Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Mid-Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [January 26, 2024: QPR Suicide Prevention (Online)](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/10/25/qpr-plus-for-youth-and-families/) - January 25 & 26th, 2024- Salem OR - FREE ASIST is an in-depth workshop developed by LivingWorks that prepares individuals to provide suicide first-aid intervention. It includes skills to recognized and support someone with thoughts of suicide, how to develop a safety plan and more. Continuing Ed credits available. - [Lunch and learn](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/09/01/lunch-and-learn/) - January 26, 2024: QPR Suicide Prevention (Online) Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.Register - [L.I.N.K.s to Life](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/11/30/l-i-n-k-s-to-life/) - September is Suicide Awareness Month and the coalition started the L.I.N.K.S to Life Campaign to share information and resources that can help our community connect and thrive. Each month has a focus: September- Learn about suicide and mental health October- Involve yourself November- Nurture yourself and others December- Know your resources January- Sustain yourself - [Coalition Meeting](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/09/01/coalition-meeting-2/) - April 16, 2024 from 3:00 - 4:30pm. The April Meeting will be held in Polk County- location TBD - [Coalition meeting](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/09/01/coalition-meeting/) - January 16, 2024 from 3:00 - 4:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Rockaway Beach Conference room, Marion County HHS building- 3160 Center St. Salem, Or. - [ASIST](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/08/10/asist-training/) - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Attending this two-day course will train you to intervene with an individual who is thinking about suicide. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants - [CALM](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/08/17/calm/) - Counseling on Access to Lethal Means is a 6-hour training to assist health care and direct service providers in using Lethal Means Counseling with an informed, collaborative, and respectful approach. Neither anti-gun nor anti-medication, Oregon CALM seeks to build confidence in addressing these highly lethal means with clients at risk of suicide. Adapted by the - [ASIST training](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/10/25/asist-training-2/) - Oct. 19 & 20th ASIST training in Salem, Or. - Register here: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training | Incite for Change - [Winter Remembrance Concert](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/10/25/winter-remembrance-concert/) - December 7th 6:00-7:00 pm This free family-friendly concert will include music from numerous holiday traditions and time to honor loved ones who have died. Presented by Willamette Vital Health. https://www.wvh.org/news-events - [Social Media Toolkit from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/08/31/links-to-what-afsp-has-september/) - https://chapterland.afsp.org/web/3617bfd529239e33/talk-away-the-dark-resources/?viewType=grid General/AFSP, includes fun/artsy ones https://afsp.org/social-shareables/ - [September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/08/29/september-is-suicide-prevention-awareness-month/) - Suicide is not the answer. Thoughts of suicide can be frightening. But by reaching outfor help or checking in with friends and family, we can avoid devastating outcomes. - [Back to School Toolkit](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/2023/08/31/back-to-school-toolkit/) - NAMI has a back to school toolkit at: https://nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults/Back-to-School-Resources ## Pages - [Home](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/) - Mid-Valley Suicide Prevention Hope is available Fostering Hope though Community Collaboration We are a regional coalition made up of several different community partners representing local government, first responders, faith leaders, educators, medical providers, non-profit entities, community members, and those with lived experience. Training & Events Through education and training we can create a safer community. - [Resources](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/resources/) - REsources New Materials are being added weekly, continue to check back for more resources! Glimmers Videos Mental Health Helplines Employer Resources 988 Materials Youth Toolkit Educational Materials National Suicide Hotline: 988 Polk County Crisis: 503-623-9289 Marion County Behavioral Health Crisis Center:503-585-4949 TeenText Line: text teen2teen to 839863 Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8277 Not seeing what you - [Training & Events](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/training-and-events/) - Trainings Equip yourself to respond to a person considering suicide. Upcoming sessions will be listed below the descriptions. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to drop us a note on our contact page. QPR QPR is a suicide prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of - [988 Materials](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/988-materials/) - 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also call, text or chat - [Training & Events](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/training-events/) - Trainings Equip yourself to respond to a person considering suicide. Upcoming sessions will be listed below the descriptions. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to drop us a note on our contact page. QPR QPR is a suicide prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of - [Videos](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/videos/) - Video Library Video campaigns created by the Mid-Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition are available to be downloaded and used to promote awareness around suicide prevention efforts free of charge. Contact us for technical assistance with implementing any of these campaigns in your organization. 988 Lifeline "The 988 Lifeline is a suicide and crisis line that is - [Mental Health at work](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/6153-2/) - Mental Health at work More resources coming soon - [Glimmers](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/glimmers/) - Glimmers A glimmer is the exact opposite of a trigger. It is a cue, brings one back to a sense of joy or safety. This can be anything from catching a view of the skyline of your favorite city to seeing a picture of your pet. Glimmers can be helpful in regulating our overwhelmed nervous systems - [About Us](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/about/) - Our Mission The Mid-Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition empowers individuals to save lives by promoting mental health, creating an open space for community connectedness and making suicide prevention an approachable topic across the lifespan. Promoting Mental Health and Supporting our Community The coalition consists of over 30 community organizations that are passionate about serving our community. - [Youth Toolkit](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/youth-toolkit/) - Youth Toolkit Resources are being added regularly, check back for more! How to use your Senses to Decrease Stress 5 Senses Card- English 5 Senses Card- Spanish Soothing Sounds Build Your Own Sensory Kit Lesson Plan on the 5 Senses Sooth Intense Emotions with 5 senses- Video Increase Connection 5 for 5 Connection Challenge from - [Educational MaterIals](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/printable-resources/) - Educational MaterIals Please feel free to download and use any of the handouts. Importance of sleep for mental health- English Importance of sleep for mental health- Spanish Stress management- Box Breathing- English Stress management- Box Breathing-Spanish - [Contact Us](https://mvsuicideprevention.com/contact-us/) - More Questions? Like us on Facebook! Find us at www.facebook.com/midvalleysuicidepreventioncoalition, or search Mid-Valley Suicide Prevention. 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