Event Description

  

This in-person workshop is offered to our region through a partnership between Northwest Regional Education Service district and Washington County Behavioral Health Division.

Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medications, can significantly impact whether a person experiencing thoughts of suicide lives or dies. Oregon Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (OCALM) Training is a fantastic opportunity for professionals to expand their knowledge and skills in using Lethal Means Counseling with an informed, collaborative, and respectful approach. This five-hour training focuses on how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. It covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to work with people at risk for suicide—and their families—to reduce access.

Oregon CALM is a suicide prevention training that is neither anti-gun nor anti-medication. Given the focus on lethal means counseling, course content and discussions will cover these topics in depth. 
 

Learning Outcomes

• Understand why means matter through local and national data, relevant research, and practice scenarios
• Learn the most effective ways to address means with individuals who firearms through Oregon-specific research, video demonstrations, and practice scenarios
• Build confidence in conducting lethal means counseling related to firearms, medications, and other means with clients at risk of suicide

This training meets a portion of the Oregon HB2315 legislative mandate for suicide-specific continuing education for all mental health and behavioral health roles. Participants may receive a certificate of completion and/or 4.5 CE's (Oregon NASW or MHACBO), either of which can be submitted to other credentialling boards for Continuing Education Credits.


Community partners outside the school system: to create an account in PD Networks, click the "Not in Education" button next to the "District" dropdown, and then enter your position/title.

Online registration closes a week beforehand. Once registration closes, please reach out to Neha Hertzog, School Safety & Prevention Specialist, to inquire about registration availability: nhertzog@nwresd.k12.or.us

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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

suicide prevention mental health behavioral health School Safety

Fee

Free to school staff and community partners in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, and Washington Counties

Contact Information

Neha Hertzog
nhertzog@nwresd.k12.or.us

Start: Monday October 5th, 2026 at 08:00 am
End: Monday October 5th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
PDUs: 14.00
Note: PDUs are only available for attending both days consecutively.
Instructor: Kera Magarill