In partnership with local clergy, You, Me, We Oakley! will be hosting a training for crisis intervention and suicide prevention on May 30.
According to the Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office, as of today, there have been 31 suicides in Contra Costa County in 2015. Oakley has had two suicides reported in the last two weeks.
The training will be held from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Oakley, located at 1432 Laurel Road.
The trainings are specifically designed for community members who wish to fully understand the issue of suicide recognize the signs of suicide ideation, comprehend the full effects of a suicide, and learn how to carry a conversation with someone who may be in crisis an considering suicide.
To register please visit the YMWO website or call 925‐625‐7011.
FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Participants must be 16 years or older.
What can/can’t I bring to the event?
Please bring a pen, a notepad and an open heart and mind to help others!
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can contact the organizer in any of the following ways:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 925-625-7011
Can I update my registration information?
Yes, if you have troubles, please contact the organizers directly. Every participant must register on their own.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No. The organizers will keep track of all that are registered for the event with a registration list. Please register prior to showing up for the training.
Contra Costa County’s Mental Health Department
Contra Costa County’s Mental Health Department provides programs and services for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults of Contra Costa County. Any Contra Costa resident who experiences a mental or emotional crisis can get help from our Crisis Services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
East County Resource Guide – Open here.
Mental Health Crisis Services
Anyone living in Contra Costa County who experiences a mental or emotional crisis can get help. Mental Health Crisis Services are available in person or over the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week at:
- 24 Hour Crisis Line – Click here. – 800-833-2900
- Psychiatric Emergency Services
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (north side)
2500 Alhambra Avenue in Martinez
For referral information call 1-888-678-7277 any time day or night. The call is free.
Suicide Prevention
There’s a myth that people who talk about suicide won’t really do it. This is wrong. Before attempting suicide, many people make direct statements about their intention to end their lives or less direct comments about how they might as well be dead or that their friends and family will be better off without them. Any reference to suicide should be taken seriously.
- Helping a Suicidal Person
- Reporting on Suicide
- Suicide myths and facts
- Suicide warning signs
- Youth and senior suicide
Information on other issues
Click to Enlarge the or view the document online: Crisis-Line-Stats
Note – file photo used.
