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Event Description

This in-person Connect Postvention training and community postvention planning workshop is offered through a partnership between School Safety and Prevention at Northwest Regional Education Service District, Tillamook School District, the Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition, and the Association of Oregon Community Mental Health Programs.

Connect Postvention Training helps service providers and school officials respond in a coordinated and comprehensive way in the aftermath of a suicide or sudden death. Recommended participants include school and district administrators, law enforcement, EMS, mental health providers, school counselors, flight team/crisis response leads, members of the Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition, clergy, and others who would like to be involved in planning postvention response to a suicide death in the county.

*Note: participation in this community planning workshop requires attendance at Connect Posvention training. Those who attended the October 2024 Connect training are eligible to attend, and those who have not previously attended should register for Day 1 training below.

Day 1: Connect Postvention Training (click here to register)

Best practices on how to coordinate a comprehensive and safe response to a suicide
Strategies for reducing the risk of contagion
Review of the complexity of suicide-related grief, especially for different age groups
Recommendations for funerals and memorial activities
Best practices for safe messaging about suicide and responding to the media

Day 2: Tillamook County Postvention Planning (you are currently on the registration page for this event)

Strengthen connections between people, schools, community organizations, and first responders in Tillamook County who should be a part of suicide postvention planning and response
Develop a shared understanding of how Tillamook County currently responds to suicide deaths, including what's going well, gaps, and areas for improvement
Collaborate on planning for future suicide postvention response in Tillamook County

Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible and inclusive to participants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you think you will need additional accommodations, such as an interpreter, please contact Neha Hertzog, School Safety & Prevention Specialist: nhertzog@nwresd.k12.or.us

About Northwest Regional Education Service District: Northwest Regional ESD is the largest of Oregon’s 19 education service districts. We serve students, educators, child care providers and families living in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties. Our staff members work collaboratively with school districts and other educational partners to deliver quality, cost-effective programs and services including special education, technology, professional development, school improvement and operational support. Our vision is that every student is educated, equipped and inspired to achieve their full potential and enrich their communities. Learn more at nwresd.org.

Location

Port of Tillamook Bay Officers' Mess Hall
6825 Officer Row
Tillamook, OR 97141

Site

Fee

Free

Prerequisites:

Attendance at Connect Postvention Training (or prior approval from one of the workshop leaders)

Contact Information

Neha Hertzog
5036141263
nhertzog@nwresd.k12.or.us

Session Information

Start: Tuesday February 25th, 2025 at 08:00 am
End: Tuesday February 25th, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Instructor: Kris Bifulco, Kathy Turner, Neha Hertzog, Kimberly Emmett
Prerequisites: Attendance at Connect Postvention Training (or prior approval from one of the workshop leaders)

Connect Postvention Community Planning (Tillamook County)