About the Challenge
Suicide – it’s a word that we don’t talk about, wrapped in mystery, stigma, shame, and misunderstanding. This is the first challenge; having a healthy and beneficial discussion about a crisis that every year takes nearly 50,000 lives in the US. The second challenge, raising public awareness that suicide is now an epidemic. More than 1 in 300 people attempt suicide each year in the US and 1 in 20 consider suicide.
The third challenge, understanding that the professionals alone cannot solve the crisis. Building a culture of health takes the work of the entire community working as one. The “professionals” are the last line of defense on the proverbial bridge in the moment of crisis. It is the ordinary citizen in the workplace, the civic and faith groups that can stop those at risk from going to the bridge in the first place.
The Intervene Challenge addresses the challenges above by training individuals from all walks of life in the skills that save lives. Just as CPR helps an individual having a heart attack, suicide intervention is first aid for the mind.
Join the more than 26,000 individuals that have taken the Challenge to gain the skill that saves lives. Anyone with a passion for building a culture of strong community health is invited to attend. Additionally, the Intervene Challenge provides CEUs for Mental Health professionals and POST credit for Law Enforcement personnel.
The training features the Listen Learn Lead (L3) Model of Suicide, a three-step process to intervention grounded in five core values that empower the helper and guides the individual at risk back to a place of safety and hope for the future.
The training is being offered free of charge through the generous support of our valued community partner and host, Burnt Hickory Baptist Church and lunch is provided. Registration is required and participants must be at least 18 years of age (or 16 if attending with a parent or guardian).
The date - Saturday November 11th
Time -9am to 2pm. Doors open at 8:30
Location - Burnt Hickory Baptist Church 5145 Due West Rd NW, Powder Springs
We look forward to your participation!