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Connect Suicide Postvention Training

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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 and Washington County Behavioral Health.

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, school staff supporting mental and behavioral health (e.g., school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists), law enforcement, EMS, mental health providers, flight team/crisis response team members, and clergy.
 
  • 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


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

Northwest Regional ESD - Washington Service Center
5825 NE Ray Circle
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Site

Atfalati (Rm222)

Tags

postvention suicide prevention community planning tragedy response flight team

Fee

Free

Contact Information

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

Session Information

Start: Tuesday May 5th, 2026 at 09:00 am
End: Tuesday May 5th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
PDUs: 6.00
Instructor: Neha Hertzog & Shannon Marble
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