Identifying Suicide Risk and How to Respond

This training is split into two parts: the first 30-minute session is for all staff and covers how to identify and respond to students expressing suicidal thoughts, including Los Rios's protocol and after-hours support. The second 45-minute session is for counselors and focuses on using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale for risk assessment and safety planning.

Part 1 (30 min)

For everybody. Join us to learn about identifying and responding to students expressing thoughts of suicide and what to do next. We will review Los Rios's suicide risk assessment protocol, how to get students' help, and what to do after work hours.

Part 2 (45 Min)

Designed specifically for counselors. We will train on how to use the Columbia Suicide Severity Risk Rating Scale to assess suicide risk and safety planning.

Audience

• Classified professionals
• Adjunct faculty
• Full-time faculty
• Managers
• Student Employees