988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.
Problem Statement
Our community is not in a space where every resident thrives with hope and resilience. Our emotional well-being, mental and physical well-being is not being prioritized enough. Protective tools to help individuals avoid and cope with a moment of challenge are not readily accessible. To ensure that Be Well Iredell is effective we will need to gather data into a common location to ensure that we are targeting the correct audience members with outreach efforts.
Vision Statement
To foster a community where every resident thrives with hope and resilience, and where we stand united in our commitment to ensuring the emotional well-being, mental and physical well-being of residents. Through collaboration, education, and unwavering support, we aspire to empower our residents with the protective tools they need to overcome challenges, and to foster a safe nurturing environment where no person feels alone or forgotten.
Suicide Prevention Resources
The training programs listed below are specifically related to suicide prevention and are offered through various organizations here in Iredell County. These programs are available to the public and may be requested by following the prompts.
Talk Saves Lives – Standard
Overview
Designed as an introduction to suicide prevention. Covers the scope of this leading cause of death; what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and the strategies that prevent it. Also available in Spanish.
Audience
General public. Maximum class size of 50. Must be age 18 or older.
Length
45-60 minutes
Live
Yes.
Virtual
Yes, by request
Talk Saves Lives – Seniors
Overview
Designed as an introduction to suicide prevention. Covers the scope of this leading cause of death; what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and the strategies that prevent it. Information specific to the 65+ community.
Audience
General public and seniors. Must be age 18 or older.
Length
45-60 minutes
Live
N/A
Virtual
Yes, by request
Talk Saves Lives – LBGTQ
Overview
Designed as an introduction to suicide prevention. Covers the scope of this leading cause of death; what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and the strategies that prevent it. Focuses on the LGBTQ community.
Audience
General public. Maximum class size of 50. Must be age 18 or older.
Length
45-60 minutes
Live
N/A
Virtual
Yes, by request
Talk Saves Lives – Firearms
Overview
Designed as an intro to suicide prevention. Covers the scope of this leading cause of as an introduction to suicide prevention. Covers the scope of this leading cause of death; what tresearch has found to be the warning signs and risk factors, and prevention strategies. Focuses on individuals who own or are around firearms.
Audience
General public. Firearms owners and businesses. Must be 18 or older.
Length
45-60 minutes
Live
Yes
Virtual
Yes, by request
More Than Sad – Parent Eduction
Overview
Designed to teach parents how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and get help.
Audience
Focuses on parents and guardians of teen youth. Maximum class of 30. Must be 18 years or older.
Length
90 minutes
Live
N/A
Virtual
Yes, by request
More Than Sad – Teachers and School Personnel
Overview
Designed to teach educators to recognize signs of mental health distress in students and refer them for help. Complies with requirements for teacher education training in many states. Focuses on high school teachers and school personnel. Includes two films, a Powerpoint, an interactive activity and materials for participants.
Audience
Focuses on parents and guardians of teen youth. Maximum class of 30.
Length
120 minutes
Live
N/A
Virtual
Yes, by request
It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health
Overview
Teaches how to recognize the signs of depression in themselves and others, challenges existing stigma surrounding depression, and demystifies the treatment process. Focuses on college-bound seniors and college students. Includes film that follows journey of six students who wrestled with mental health concerns, sought treatment, made their psychological well-being a top priority, and found their own new sense of balance.
Includes expert commentary and facilitator’s guide.
Audience
Maximum of 50. Must be 16 or older. College students and college-bound students. Three-month lead time.
Length
60-90 minutes
Live
Yes
Virtual
Yes, by request
It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health
Overview
Provides you with general mental health information and resources. The presentation defines mental health and includes guidance on starting a conversation about mental health and engaging in self-care. The program includes Powerpoint presentation and takeaway materials.
Audience
Maximum of 50. Ages 14 or older.
Length
45 minutes
Live
N/A
Virtual
Yes, by request
Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those at Risk
Overview
Provides educational information to those supporting someone with lived experience. For this program, lived experience means a prior suicide attempt and/or suicidal ideation. Focuses on loved ones and supporters of those with lived experience. Includes a PPT presentation, educational videos, and takeaway resources. Mental health professional must be present during the duration of the program. Three-month lead time required.
Audience
Maximum of 30. Must be 18 or older. *Requires preapproval from national AFSP office.
Length
60 minutes
Live
Yes
Virtual
Yes, by request
Family-To-Family
Overview
This 12-week educational class is designed for those with family members or other loved ones who have a history of mental illness. Participants will gain a better undertanding of mental illness and how to communicate with your loved one, his or her psychiatrist, and other family members. You will learn what questions to ask the psychiatrist and how to build a stronger relationship with your loved one.
Audience
For those who have a family member or other loved ones with a history of mental illness. For Mooresville/Iredell, Statesville, Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson. Presented one day per week for 12 weeks
Length
60 minutes per session
On Demand
Link
Live
Yes
Virtual
Yes, by request
Peer-To-Peer
Overview
This 10-week educational program is designed for adultrs with mental illness who are looking to better understand their condition and journey toward recovery. It is taught by a trained team of people who’ve been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises. Everything is confidential and, as always, NAMI never recommends a specific medical therapy or treatment approach.
Audience
For Mooresville/Iredell, Statesville, Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson. Presented one day per week for 10 weeks.
Length
60 minutes per session
On Demand
Link
Live
N/A
Virtual
Yes, by request
Homefront
Overview
This six-session educational program is open to adult loved ones of military Service Members or Veterans experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. It is taught by trained family members of Service Members and Veterans living with mental health condition. Includes presentation, interactive experiences and group discussion.
Length
60 minutes per session
Mental Health First Aid
Overview
This course teaches you how to give initial aid to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem, or experiencing a crisis and helps you provide an intervention to get someone the care they need. The eight-hour course teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to the signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The program also teaches the common risk factors and warning signs of specific types of illnesses, like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and schizophrenia.
Audience
Offered in groups & organizations in Surry, Yadkin, Iredell, Davie, Forsythe, Stanley, Union, Catawba, Burke, Lincoln, Cleveland, Gaston, and Rutherford Counties. No maximum per class.
Length
8 Hour Session
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Overview
Teaches parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12 – 18) who is in crisis or is experiencing a challenge with mental health or addiction.
Audience
Primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.
Length
8 Hour Session
QPR
Overview
Teaches how to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal, how to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide, the common causes of suicidal behavior, the warning signs of suicide, and how to get help for someone in crisis
Audience
According to the Surgeon General’s National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (2001), a gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, and many others who are strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide.
Length
8 Hour Session
Mental Health First Aid
Overview
Teaches risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses and substance abuse, how to interact with a person in crisis and connect them with help, how to interact with a person in crisis and connect them with help, and how to administer naloxone in the event of an opioid overdose.
Audience
Any adult who desires the knowledge and skills to support another adult struggling with mental health challenges. This course is also beneficial to groups including employers and business leaders, law enforcement, hospital staff, first responders, and faith leaders. MHA offers public safety, older adult, youth and veteran adapted courses.
Length
8 Hour Session
