Programs - Tampa Bay

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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 Tampa Bay 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 Tampa Bay 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].

June 2023

Tuesday, June 6 - 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

MORE THAN SAD

More Than Sad for Parents program teaches parents 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://mtsjune.attendease.com/

Tuesday, June 20 - 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Talk Saves Lives- LGBTQ+: A Brief Introduction to LGBTQ Suicide Prevention

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to LGBTQ Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Participants will learn about:
-Suicide risk and its unique considerations for LGBTQ people
-Recognizing suicide risk factors and warning signs for LGBTQ people
-Protective factors that can help lower the suicide rate
-The latest research related to LGBTQ suicide prevention
-How to seek and offer support for yourself or others
-Crisis resources and services for the LGBTQ community
-What communities can do to support LGBTQ people

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

July 2023

Thursday, July 6 - 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Talk Saves Lives: A Brief 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://tsljuly1.attendease.com/

Tuesday, July 25 - 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Talk Saves Lives- Training for Presenters

Are you interested in helping us deliver programs? To be eligible, you need to complete an AFSP Volunteer 101 session and attend one of our programs. Then, you can apply to attend a training for presenters by emailing Jessica Toy at [email protected].

**email [email protected] for more information

August 2023

Wednesday, August 9 - 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Training for Parents

Register here: https://mtsfl1.attendease.com/

Tuesday, August 15 - 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Talk Saves Lives- Seniors: A Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Seniors

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Seniors is a community-based presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide in older adults, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe.

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

Thursday, August 24 - 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk

When someone in your life attempts suicide or experiences suicidal thoughts, it can be difficult to know how to best support them in their recovery. Introduction to Supporting Those At Risk is designed to provide you with information and resources on how to support someone in your life with lived experience. In the context of this presentation, the term “lived experience” refers to someone's experience with suicidal thoughts and/or a past suicide attempt.

Suggested Participants:
-Those who have supported or are supporting a loved one who has struggled or attempted suicide
-Those interested in learning more, because anyone may need to support someone at some point in time

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

September 2023

Thursday, September 21 - 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Talk Saves Lives- Latinx: 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.

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://tsllx.attendease.com/