Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention – Carnarvon

Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention is a two day workshop designed for professionals and para-professionals in the human services whose roles bring them into regular contact with people at risk of suicide. This workshop aims to help participants:

• Gain an understanding of the problem of suicide
• Identify suicide risk
• Provide a framework for risk assessment and intervention
• Develop appropriate intervention skills
• Understand the limits to confidentiality
• Understand the importance of consultation
• Gain an understanding of self-harming behavior
• Gain an understanding of the link between mental disorders and suicidal behaviours
• Understand the importance of postvention

Note: Participants need to be aware that the workshop is intense and demanding. They are encouraged to consider the potential emotional impact (on themselves) before attending.

Organised by WA Country Health Service (WACHS) – Midwest Mental Health & Community Alcohol Drug Service (CADS), and WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA).

DATE: November 13th and 14th. Attendance on both days is essential
TIME: 9.00am-4.30pm (both days)
LOCATION: Kennedy Room, Carnarvon Hospital 20 Cleaver St, Carnarvon
COST: FREE
CATERING: Morning tea and lunch will be provided on both days

RSVP to : elizabeth.lockyer@health.wa.gov.au