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How to Talk to a Child about a Suicide Attempt in Your Family

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How to Talk to a Child about a Suicide Attempt in Your Family

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Guidance on having a discussion with children after a suicide attempt in your family.

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PerformCare serves children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral health care challenges and their families; children with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families; and children with substance use challenges and their families. Call 1-877-652-7624 to access therapy and support services.

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The best way to apply for eligibility for intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services through CSOC is through our online Family Portal. Get more information about the I/DD application.

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PerformCare - New Jersey Children's System of Care

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PerformCare - A national, full-service, behavioral health managed care organization (BH-MCO) - A Member of AmeriHealth Caritas

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A safety plan is a powerful tool to have in place with the support of a provider. It gives someone clear, personalized steps to follow during a suicidal crisis, helping them stay safe, reduce risk, and know exactly where to turn for support. Creating it with a provider ensures the plan is realistic, tailored to their needs, and backed by professional guidance.

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A book written by Dr. Stacey Freedenthal: a guide for people who care about someone experiencing suicidal thoughts — friends, family members, partners. The aim is to help such people support their loved one without sacrificing their own emotional health.

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For help in dealing with a suicidal crisis right now, please call 1-800-273-8255 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HOME to…

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CALM is an evidence-based program that equips participants with the knowledge and skills to help reduce access to lethal means for individuals at risk of suicide. The training focuses on practical strategies, communication techniques, and collaborative safety planning to support suicide prevention efforts in both professional and community settings.

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Course Description

Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies.

This course is about how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. It covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to work with people at risk for suicide-and their families-to reduce access.

This course earned two awards in 2019:

Bronze Digital Health Award

Bronze Omni Award

After completing this course you will be able to:

Explain that reducing access to lethal means is an evidence-based strategy for suicide prevention.

Explain how reducing access to lethal means can prevent suicide.

Identify clients for whom lethal means counseling is appropriate.

Describe strategies for raising the topic of lethal means, and feel more comfortable and competent applying these strategies with clients.

Advise clients on specific off-site and in-home secure storage options for firearms and strategies to limit access to dangerous medications.

Work with your clients and their families to develop a specific plan to reduce access to lethal means and follow up on the plan over time.

Audience
While this course is primarily designed for mental health professionals, others who work with people at risk for suicide, such as health care providers and social service professionals, may also benefit.
Course Length
This course can be completed in approximately two hours. You do not have to complete the course in one session. You can exit the course at any time and return later to the place where you left off.
Certificate of Completion
To receive a certificate of completion, you must do the following online: complete each lesson, pass the posttest (passing score is 80% or higher), and answer the feedback survey questions.

You can earn a certificate of completion once per year for each course. We do not offer continuing education credits for any of our courses.

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Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This course is about how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. It covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to work with people at risk for suicide-and their families-to reduce access.

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At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

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We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

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The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

About The Lifeline

Anyone could be struggling with suicide. Find more specific resources below.

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We understand that every struggle is different. Experience the stories of people like you, and how they overcame crisis to find hope and recovery.
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First, you'll hear an automated message featuring additional options while your call is routed to your local 988 Lifeline network crisis center.

We'll play you a little music while we connect you to a skilled, trained crisis worker.

A trained crisis worker at your local center will answer the phone.

This person will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and get you the help you need.

988 Lifeline Center calls are free and confidential, and we're available 24/7.

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No matter what is on your mind, we are here to provide free, anonymous, and confidential 24/7 support. Text or talk 24/7 1.888.222.2228

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During this time 2NDFLOOR is experiencing above normal wait times and volume. We want to hear from you. Please be patient and remember the line is also open to text 24/7 at 1-888-222-2228. If this is an emergency please call 911 or your local police.

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NJ Psychiatric Emergency Screening Centers

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NJ Psychiatric Emergency Screening Centers

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A listing of all the psychiatric emergency screening centers available throughout New Jersey.

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Explore the available parent resources on the Prevent Suicide NJ website.

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Suicide Prevention Resources for Parents - Prevent Suicide NJ

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Suicide Prevention Resources for Parents Support & Helplines Informational Resources Training Resources Support & Helplines These resources are listed below. Filter by Type Click the option below that best matches to find resources geared towards you. Parents Clinician Educator Youth LGBTQ BIPOC Informational Resources The following resources are informational. Please notify us here if you […]

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After a suicide attempt there is a lot you need to know. This film was created for parents, family, and friends. This information was gathered from world-leading experts and other people like you who have gone through it.

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After Your Child's Suicide Attempt | FULL FILM | Parents to Parents

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Learn how to speak about a suicide attempt with preschool age children

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Talking to Preschool Children about a Suicide Attempt

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Learn how to speak about a suicide attempt with school age children.

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Talking to School Age Children about a Suicide Attempt

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Learn how to speak about a suicide attempt with teenage children.

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Talking to Teenagers about a Suicide Attempt

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Explore this article and two videos about speaking to children about suicide.

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Creating a safe space to talk about suicide can save a child’s life. We have steps that can make a big difference for a young person and get them on the pathway to living an emotionally healthy life.

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Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those At-Risk

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Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those At-Risk

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A 75-minute AFSP program designed for loved ones, supporters, and community members. It provides practical education on recovery after a suicidal crisis, warning signs, safety planning, and crisis response. The program also covers mental health treatment options and emphasizes self-care for supporters. Offered by trained presenters through AFSP chapters, it is available both virtually and in-person.

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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The New Jersey Chapter is fueled by the mission to save lives by providing education and support to the Garden State.

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Consider finding a clinician trained in ABFT or who can provide CBT or DBT treatment for suicide.

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Find an ABFT Therapist | ABFT International Training Institute

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The ABFT Therapist Directory is a list of therapists who have participated in ABFT training with either ABFT International Training Institute, LLC or one of our international ABFT training programs. L…