About this Event
HARRIS COUNTY CHILD ABUSE TASK FORCE
Presents
Suicide: Information, Misconceptions and Future Considerations
Trigger Warning- A survivor will share his struggle and his attempt at suicide
Presenters
Jamie Freeny, DrPH, MPH
Director, Center for School Behavioral Health
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Hank Beasley, Advocate
Diane Vines, MA, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S, NMT
Therapist, Private Practice
IN-PERSON ONLY
Thursday, August 1, 2024
1 PM - 4 PM3 CEs (3 Clock Hours):
Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Professional Education.
Children's Assessment Center (CAC)
Training Center
2500 Bolsover Street
Houston, TX 77005
Registration and Fees:
No fee for 2024 Task Force Members
$25 for Non-Members
According to the CDC, suicide rates for people aged 10–24 increased from 2007 through 2021. The suicide rate among people aged 10–24 increased 62% from 2007 through 2021, growing from 6.8 deaths per 100,000 to 11.0.
Learning Objectives - This workshop is designed to help you:
- Discuss the appropriate language to use when addressing suicide and attempted suicides.
- Describe the epidemiology of suicides, including ages, methods, and characteristics of victims and survivors, with an emphasis on children and teens.
- List available resources for survivors of suicide, families before and after an attempt or a completed suicide, and the community.
- Explain the services available at the Houston Area Suicide Prevention Coalition.
- Utilize the experiences of a survivor’s story of struggle, hope, and recovery.
Who Should Attend: This workshop is designed for professionals who work with children, families and in the field of child abuse. This includes professionals in child advocacy, children’s protective services, social work, counseling, mental health, education, law enforcement, legal professionals, medical professionals, and more.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Children's Assessment Center, 2500 Bolsover Street, Houston, United States
USD 25.00