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News from Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Prevention in Practice: Upstream Suicide Prevention in Connecticut Elementary Schools

October 14, 2019 admin

Prevention in Practice: Upstream Suicide Prevention in Connecticut Elementary Schools SPRC is pleased to announce the release of Prevention in Practice: Upstream Suicide Prevention in Connecticut Elementary Schools. In this five-minute audio story, Heather Spada from United Way of Connecticut describes her state’s effort to create and implement an upstream suicide prevention curriculum in elementary schools. Featuring […]

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 11, 2019 admin

On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States — more than 12 million women and men over the course of a year. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and a great time to review your role as a home visitor in […]

Join the Apache War Against Drugs Coed Softball Tournament

September 20, 2019 admin

San Carlos Wellness Center is hosing a coed softball tournament September 23rd through the 26th. Shirts to champions, 2nd and 3rd places. The tournament starts at 6 pm at Reese Bullis field. Admission is free. For more information and registration, contact Chris Duncan at 928.961.0092

Read the latest Weekly Spark newsletter by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 admin

Director’s Corner Building a Lasting Foundation for Suicide Prevention Elly Stout, MS; Julie Ebin, EdM This Suicide Prevention Month, we are reaching out to those who are struggling and remembering those we’ve lost. It is also a time for us to collectively recommit to preventing suicide over the long term. While September’s efforts are important, […]

Join the Be Awesome Youth Coalition for Talk-O-Tuesday

September 6, 2019 admin

Participate in a timely talk entitled, “The Truth about Teen Vaping.” Come enjoy a free taco dinner, entertainment for the kids, and learn about the harmful effects of teen vaping. The event takes place on: Tuesday September 17 from 6-8pm Ulstar Multitainment Center 16000 N Maricopa Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85139 For more information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Be-Awesome-Youth-Coalition-851156641623055/ […]

National Grandparents Day: September 8, 2019

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 admin

In 1970, Marian McQuade initiated a campaign to establish a day to honor grandparents. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a federal proclamation, declaring the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. To honor our nation’s grandparents, the U.S. Census Bureau presents statistics about their role in American society as caregivers of their […]

2019 End of Year Evaluation Report: Community Perceptions of Substance Use and Outcomes of Workshops and Educational Activities

August 26, 2019August 27, 2019 admin

Using data collected by Service providers and community coalitions throughout Southern Arizona that addressed substance use and misuse among youth and older adults, the report details substance misuse trends, effectiveness of workshops, and outcomes of evidence-based programs. Each provider, in consultation with Arizona Complete Health and Evaluation Research and Development (ERAD), developed a logic model […]

New Recommendations for State Suicide Prevention Infrastructure

August 26, 2019 admin

SPRC is excited to release the first-ever recommendations for State Suicide Prevention Infrastructure. Developed with an advisory panel of experts and stakeholders, the guidelines lay out essential infrastructure elements for advancing state suicide prevention efforts. They are designed to help state policy leaders assess the status of their current infrastructure and guide policymaking, funding, and administrative […]

CHAMMP and PGCSC Hosts the Mental First Aid Workshop for Older Adults

August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 admin

Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults is an 8-hour training program designed for adults who regularly interact with older people. Participants will learn the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among older adults. Where: Casa Grand Police Department When: Sept 16 and 17 This even is open […]

Special Opioid Prevention Training for Casa Grande area employers

August 15, 2019 admin

Prescription and illegal opioids like heroin and fentanyl are addictive and can be deadly. More than two people die every day from opioid overdoses in Arizona. Due to an alarming increase in opioid deaths in 2016, our Governor declared a state of emergency, which set in motion substantial action to prevent opioid addiction and reduce […]