Low Hanging Fruit www.SuicideAwarenessAndPreventionCouncil.org In General Low-Hanging Fruit Strategies & Tactics (now) a.) What the Council can do NOW to address the suicidal reaction by at-risk Curry County citizens to the loss of jobs, closed schools, social distancing and the potential infection from COVID-19 and COVID-19 and Suicide 1) As many people struggle with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis, suicide prevention skills are more needed than ever. At the same time, many in the suicide prevention field—from charities to community workshop trainers—are struggling financially. Direct funding is available for any Council member who is interested in taking a 90 minute on-line course called Livingworks Start. Approved 4/1/20 2) Inquire ways to fund citizens to take on-line training in QPR ($30) and possible Mental Aid First Aid, ASIST, etc Approved 4/1/20 3) Inquire about ways to fund educators to take on-line training in QPR, Student Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, Kognito, Response Approved 4/1/20 4) Determine the opportunity for grants to develop Council programs, materials and implelmentation. Approved 4/1/20 5) Develop reminder articles, PSA, flyers and placement to public, medical and behavioral staff, ER, First Responders, etc. about various aspects of suicidal identification Approved 4/1/20 1. Develop location list for placement of (1) general flyers, (2) homeless flyers, (3) Other TBD Approved 4/1/20 6) When in-school classes reopen, inquire ways to fund student youth populations in Signs of Suicide and Sources of Strength b.) Develop behavioral health Community resiliency strategies 1. Develop localized “toolkits” and referral tools? c.) Ask specific communities (Elders, gender spectrum positive, tribal, youth, veterans, etc.) to develop a list of at-risk situations for their community Approved 4/1/20 1. Develop questionnaires for each specific community (Elders, gender spectrum positive, tribal, youth, veterans, etc.) on what they think will work to reduce risk factors Approved 4/1/20 d.) Open letter to Clinicians Approved 4/1/20 e.) Rank and Establish Each Stakeholder's Goal Priorities (As determined by the Stakeholder Task Group) Report when ready. https://bit.ly/2Wwc2pG When we welcome newcomers and members of the public we encourage use of pronouns to support inclusiveness to our Council and its work. Explore the use of inclusive phrases like "gender spectrum positive" and MOGII - Marginalized Orientations, Gender Identities, and Intersex, etc. See here Talk openly, de-stigmatize conversations about suicide. Honor lives of those who have died Obtain and review previously prepared community improvement plans Are these plans enough? Seriously. What is being missed, maybe just because we didn't think it could be done or it wasn't in the realm of our funding model? Start with training people whose professions would make them likely to hear/observe suicidal ideation, especially teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workes in the schools, faith base, barber shop Start education with younger kids to reduce stigma around suicide Peer support programs in workplaces and schools Create a list of locations throughout the county to post flyers Investigate what's on the top of the list for other stakeholders - Law enforcement, first responders, medical/mental health providers, 911, youth educators, substance abuse/recovery community, elders, tribal community, media, etc. Inspire others to get involved on social media Encourage open communication about mental health Share mental health screening tools Contact your legislators Open letter to Clinicians Approved 4/1/20 Education Elders Faith First Responder/ER Media Law Enforcement Medical Health Mental Health Substance Abuse/Recovery Alcohol Drugs Tribal Veterans Youth   ©2017-2023, www.ZeroAttempts.org/ccspc/low-hanging-fruit.html or https://bit.ly/2XcW5Fo 120122