CALM Clinical Workshop

The Zero Suicide Initiative is pleased to launch its newest training endeavor, CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) training in Beaver County. This specific CALM Clinical training is intended for clinicians and behavioral health professionals who work one-on-one with individuals and families. We will be offering this training on a monthly basis.

Date: December 12, 2024 from 8:30am – 12:00pm.

Space is limited, and Pre-registration is required here.

The Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Clinical Workshop is a 3.5-hour training that aims to help those in mental health, medical, and human service professions to counsel individuals and their families to temporarily reduce access to firearms and dangerous medications during times of heightened suicide risk.

Workshop participants will:

• Be able to provide a rationale for using means safety interventions
• Articulate multiple options for increasing the safety of firearm storage
• Outline steps for reducing access to dangerous doses of medication
• Practice conducting means safety interventions with at-risk individuals and their families through case discussions and role plays