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Our education programs are designed to reach people where they are and provide them guidance for wherever they may be in their mental health journey.

Below please find information about upcoming programs offered by the AFSP Southeast Florida Chapter.

Suicide prevention isn’t just about supporting someone in a moment of intense crisis. It’s also about reaching people upstream, helping them to understand how mental health is an ongoing part of all our lives, and showing them how to proactively care for their own mental health while being there for their friends, family, neighbors and coworkers.

Virtual presentations listed below are free, however, registration is required. Please register using the url listed with each training. Don't forget to keep scrolling to learn about all upcoming opportunites.  

To learn more about AFSP Southeast Florida Chapter Programs, how you can get invovled, or to request a program for your organization please click here to complete complete our Chapter Programs Request Form, or reach out to Jessica Toy at [email protected]. 

Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Programs
TSL
TSL

September 2024

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 12 pm - 1 pm EST

Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those at Risk

When someone in your life attempts suicide or struggles with suicidal thoughts, it can be difficult to know how to best support them in their recovery. Whether you are a family member, close friend, co-worker, neighbor, or other caring person of someone with lived experience, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention wants to help you understand and navigate this process.
This program was designed to provide you with information, resources, and practical guidance on how to support someone in your life with lived experience of suicide.
The following topics will be addressed as part of this program: 
  • Understanding Suicide 
  • Providing Support during the Recovery Process
  • Understanding the Perspective of the Suicidal Person 
  • Identifying an Individual’s Warning Signs
  • Safety Planning
  • Making the Environment Safe
  • How to check-in with your loved one
  • Learning about Treatment Options 
  • Responding to a Crisis 
  • Self-Care
Suggested Participants: 
This program is intended for those who care about and are supporting another person with lived experience (i.e. someone who has made a suicide attempt, struggles with suicidal thoughts currently or in the past, or both). While the program may benefit those with lived experience of suicide themselves, the content is focusing on providing support to others.  AFSP understands that attendees interested in learning to best support those they care about may also have their own lived experience. 

Register here: https://fhflcs2.attendease.com/

Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 6 pm - 8 pm EST

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities is a community presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and the strategies that can help save lives. This presentation will be delivered in English.
Following this presentation, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the scope of the problem of suicide within Latinx and Hispanic Communities
2. Describe suicide risk and protective factors specific to Latinx and Hispanic Communities
3. Describe warning signs of suicide
4. Explain how to get help for yourself or someone in a suicidal crisis
5. Explain how to seek and offer support for yourself or others

Register here: https://tsllatinxfl2.attendease.com/

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 12 pm - 1:30 pm EST

More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education for Parents and Caregivers

More Than Sad for Parents program teaches parents and caregivers how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and get help. This program focuses on parents and guardians of teen youth.

Register here: https://mtssept.attendease.com/ 

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 12 pm - 1 pm EST

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.

Register here: https://tslflcs2.attendease.com/

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 4 pm - 5 pm EST

It's Real: Teens and Mental Health for High School Students

Intended for high school classes or community settings with groups of teens, ages from 14 to 18, It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health is a 45-minute program that provides young people with mental health education and resources. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help.
Attendees will learn:
  • What mental health is and how it's both similar to and different from, physical health
  • How to notice signs of someone needing help
  • Tips and strategies for having a caring conversation with someone they might be worried about
  • Methods of self-care for mind, body, soul, and surroundings
  • Examples of trustworthy resources
  • How reaching out to trusted adults can help teens manage their mental health

*Please note that the intended audience for this presentation is High School Students. The purpose of this public, virtual presentation is to showcase this presentation for those who may wish to bring it to their schools or other groups. You are also welcome to watch it with your High School Student. Just note that the language and voice used will be speaking directly to students. 

Register here: https://realsept.attendease.com/

lsl
L.E.T.S. Save Lives

October 2024

Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 12 pm - 1 pm EST

Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those at Risk

When someone in your life attempts suicide or struggles with suicidal thoughts, it can be difficult to know how to best support them in their recovery. Whether you are a family member, close friend, co-worker, neighbor, or other caring person of someone with lived experience, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention wants to help you understand and navigate this process.
This program was designed to provide you with information, resources, and practical guidance on how to support someone in your life with lived experience of suicide.
The following topics will be addressed as part of this program: 
  • Understanding Suicide 
  • Providing Support during the Recovery Process
  • Understanding the Perspective of the Suicidal Person 
  • Identifying an Individual’s Warning Signs
  • Safety Planning
  • Making the Environment Safe
  • How to check-in with your loved one
  • Learning about Treatment Options 
  • Responding to a Crisis 
  • Self-Care
Suggested Participants: 
This program is intended for those who care about and are supporting another person with lived experience (i.e. someone who has made a suicide attempt, struggles with suicidal thoughts currently or in the past, or both). While the program may benefit those with lived experience of suicide themselves, the content is focusing on providing support to others.  AFSP understands that attendees interested in learning to best support those they care about may also have their own lived experience. 

Register here: https://hopeoctober.attendease.com/

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 12 pm - 1:30 pm EST

More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education for Parents and Caregivers

More Than Sad for Parents program teaches parents and caregivers how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and get help. This program focuses on parents and guardians of teen youth.

Register here: https://mtsflcs2.attendease.com/

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.

Register here: https://tslflcs.attendease.com/

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 12 pm - 1:30 pm EST

L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities

L.E.T.S. (listening, empathy, trust, support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities is a presentation created by and for Black people, designed to reduce cultural stigma, foster conversations about mental health, and raise awareness of suicide prevention for individuals who identify as Black or African American. The program is grounded in research and delivered by trained presenters from the Black and African American community.

 Participants will: 

  • Learn the scope of suicide among the Black and African American population   
  • Understand the racial and systemic factors that impact suicide in the Black and African American    
  • Identify suicide risk and protective factors for Black and African American communities   
  • Recognize warning signs of suicide   
  • Gain confidence in talking to someone in suicidal distress
  • Learn how to connect someone with help

Register here: https://letsoctober.attendease.com/

Talk Saves Lives Latinx
Talk Saves Lives Latinx

November 2024

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - 12 pm - 1 pm EST

It's Real: Teens and Mental Health for High School Students

Intended for high school classes or community settings with groups of teens, ages from 14 to 18, It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health is a 45-minute program that provides young people with mental health education and resources. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help.
Attendees will learn:
  • What mental health is and how it's both similar to and different from, physical health
  • How to notice signs of someone needing help
  • Tips and strategies for having a caring conversation with someone they might be worried about
  • Methods of self-care for mind, body, soul, and surroundings
  • Examples of trustworthy resources
  • How reaching out to trusted adults can help teens manage their mental health

*Please note that the intended audience for this presentation is High School Students. The purpose of this public, virtual presentation is to showcase this presentation for those who may wish to bring it to their schools or other groups. You are also welcome to watch it with your High School Student. Just note that the language and voice used will be speaking directly to students. 

Register here: https://realnov.attendease.com/

Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.

Register here: https://tslflnov.attendease.com/ 

Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 6:30 pm - 8 pm EST

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities is a community presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and the strategies that can help save lives. This presentation will be delivered in English.
Following this presentation, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the scope of the problem of suicide within Latinx and Hispanic Communities
2. Describe suicide risk and protective factors specific to Latinx and Hispanic Communities
3. Describe warning signs of suicide
4. Explain how to get help for yourself or someone in a suicidal crisis
5. Explain how to seek and offer support for yourself or others

Register here: https://tsllxnov.attendease.com/

Finding Hope
Finding Hope

December 2024

Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those at Risk

When someone in your life attempts suicide or struggles with suicidal thoughts, it can be difficult to know how to best support them in their recovery. Whether you are a family member, close friend, co-worker, neighbor, or other caring person of someone with lived experience, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention wants to help you understand and navigate this process.
This program was designed to provide you with information, resources, and practical guidance on how to support someone in your life with lived experience of suicide.
The following topics will be addressed as part of this program: 
  • Understanding Suicide 
  • Providing Support during the Recovery Process
  • Understanding the Perspective of the Suicidal Person 
  • Identifying an Individual’s Warning Signs
  • Safety Planning
  • Making the Environment Safe
  • How to check-in with your loved one
  • Learning about Treatment Options 
  • Responding to a Crisis 
  • Self-Care
Suggested Participants: 
This program is intended for those who care about and are supporting another person with lived experience (i.e. someone who has made a suicide attempt, struggles with suicidal thoughts currently or in the past, or both). While the program may benefit those with lived experience of suicide themselves, the content is focusing on providing support to others.  AFSP understands that attendees interested in learning to best support those they care about may also have their own lived experience. 

Register here: https://fhdec.attendease.com/

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 12 pm - 1:30 pm EST

More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education for Parents and Caregivers

More Than Sad for Parents program teaches parents and caregivers how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and get help. This program focuses on parents and guardians of teen youth.

Register here: https://mtsdec.attendease.com/

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 12 pm - 1:30 pm EST

L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities

L.E.T.S. (listening, empathy, trust, support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities is a presentation created by and for Black people, designed to reduce cultural stigma, foster conversations about mental health, and raise awareness of suicide prevention for individuals who identify as Black or African American. The program is grounded in research and delivered by trained presenters from the Black and African American community.

 Participants will: 

  • Learn the scope of suicide among the Black and African American population   
  • Understand the racial and systemic factors that impact suicide in the Black and African American    
  • Identify suicide risk and protective factors for Black and African American communities   
  • Recognize warning signs of suicide   
  • Gain confidence in talking to someone in suicidal distress
  • Learn how to connect someone with help

Register here: https://letsdecember.attendease.com/