Maine Suicide Prevention Program: Gatekeeper Training

Gatekeeper Training
WHEN : May 1, 2012
Time : 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
WHERE : Riverview Hospital, Augusta, Maine
FEE : There is no fee to attend but registration is required. Morning coffee and lunch are included in this training.
A full day training for adults in school and community settings
designed to provide the fundamentals of suicide prevention. This
training will provide up-to-date information about suicide; teach basic
suicide intervention skills; increase personal confidence and ability to
effectively… Show more respond to suicial behavior; and identify helpful
resources. This training is the foundation of the Maine Youth Suicide
Prevention Program and pre-requisite to Myspp school-based curriculum
training.
Who Should Attend
School,
community, health services agency professional, law enforcement,
primary care practice staff or anyone working in direct services who
might be in a position to identify and refer someone who may be
suicidal.
Accommodations
The site is wheelchair accessible. Sign language interpreter and/or other accommodations are available upon requests made no later than 3 weeks prior to event.
CONTACT HOURS
If requested, certificates will be emailed upon completion of this training. No partial credit will be given for this activity.
6 contact hours for
nurses. Ccsme Provider Unit is an approved provider of continuing
nursing education by ANA-Maine, an accredited approver by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
6 contact hours pending by the Maine Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
6 Category I
contact hours for Psychologists are provided. Ccsme is a pre-approved
sponsor and provider of Professional Education Activities for
Psychologists
Certificate
of attendance for 6 contact hours for social workers, licensed clinical
professional counselors, and other professionals
6 Ches credits for Certified Health Educator Specialists
DHHS Non-Discrimination Notice
The Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS) does not discriminate on the basis
of disability, race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, or
national origin, in admission to, access to, or operations of its
programs, services, or activities, or its hiring or employment
practices.  This notice is provided as required by Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and in accordance with the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 and the Maine Human Rights Act and
Executive Order Regarding State of Maine Contracts for Services. 
Questions, concerns, complaints or requests for additional information
regarding the Ada may be forwarded to DHHS’ Ada Compliance/EEO
Coordinators, 11 State House Station – 221 State Street, Augusta, Maine
04333, 207-287-4289 (V), 207-287-3488 (V), 1-800-606-0215 (TTY). 
Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in
program and services of DHHS are invited to make their needs and
preferences known to the Ada Compliance/EEO Coordinators.  This notice
is available in alternate formats, upon request.

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