Suicide Prevention Workshop for the LGBT Community 

SF Suicide Prevention is hosting a presentation and training on suicide prevention and crisis management in the LGBTQ community. Learn how to talk to a friend, family member, co-worker, son or daughter or client about suicide. Information will include current statistics in the LGBTQ community, warning signs and symptoms to watch for, how to bring up the topic of suicide in conversation, how to ask a person directly about suicide, how to assess for risk in the conversation, how to get help and create a safety plan, and referrals for help in the LGBTQ community. The discussion will also include stigma reduction, mental health and how it relates to suicide, and specific LGBTQ mental health concerns.

David Paisley, Deputy Director & Co-Director of the LGBT Program, has been working in mental health and suicide prevention for more than fifteen years and will be co-facilitating the workshop. Michelle Thomas, Outreach Director and Co-Director of the LGBT program will be co-facilitating the workshop. Both David and Michelle identify as LGBTQ. 

This workshop is offered at no cost. 

When: Tuesday, March 6 -- 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St. 
Cost: Free -- A light snack and beverages will be provided

Space is limited to 30 participants. For info or RSVP please email michellet@sfsuicide.org to reserve a spot.

SF Suicide Prevention is accredited with the American Association of Suicidology as a crisis center and is part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network. This workshop program, administered by CalMHSA, is funded by the Voter Approved Mental Health Services Act (Prop. 63).