Understanding Suicide Loss: Impact, Support, and Resources
Understanding the impact of suicide loss, this session delves into the emotional challenges survivors face. It highlights the need for support, professional help, and peer groups to cope with grief. The session aims to provide resources and insights to help individuals navigate the complexities of suicide bereavement.
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ORGANIZATION NAME AND LOGO Volunteer Info Session DATE
WHAT TODAY LOOKS LIKE: Welcome and Introductions Who We Are Impact We Need You Benefits Next Steps
Welcome and Introductions Presenter name(s)
Welcome and Introductions You We want to know: Your name What brought you here today How you heard about LOSS Would you be a super-hero or super villian? Which one?
Who We Are ORG NAME and mission statement
Who We Are Because Suicide sneaks into our lives, disabling the survivors, who spend the rest of their lives adjusting to the residual taboo. We become silent and search aimlessly for peace. The trauma of suicide reduces our capacity to accept the demands of everyday life. We lose our connection to who we once were. We are challenged by the unique stigma and complications of death by suicide. Nan and Gary Zastrow
Who We Are PROGRAM HISTORY & GROWTH
Impact of Suicide: Resources, Understanding, Support Studies show survivors of a suicide loss experience prolonged grief, need for professional help, and increased psychiatric and general health issues as compared to those bereaved by a natural death. Studies show that suicide loss survivors who confided in another suicide survivor found it beneficial in their grief process. For many survivors, participation in peer one-on-one support and peer support groups is felt to be their only access to people who they feel can understand them.
Impact of Suicide at a Local Level: COUNTY NAME In 2017, ### suicides were reported in COUNTY NAME. ### of survivors served
We Need You! Equip volunteers and community leaders with knowledge about how to serve the bereaved. Respond to a variety of suicide bereavement situations including the scene of the suicide, candlelight vigils, visits with the newly bereaved. Collaborate with organizations throughout the community to raise awareness about suicide, survivor support and resources, and engagement opportunities. Empathize by listening, holding a hand, and creating a safe environment for sharing and healing. Advocate through the local community and beyond for suicide prevention and postvention awareness.
Programs PROGRAMS 1st Responder Survivor Follow Up Groups and Events *Fundraising *Admin support *Not a program but a volunteer need
We Need You! PROGRAMS 1st Responder Program (Training Date: MM/DD/YY) Needs: Reliable, Good Listener, Empathetic, Gentle, Strong Communicator, Calm, and Follow Through Skills Training Time: ## Hours Total You will learn how to offer support to survivors immediately following the death- Phone Dispatchers and 1st Responders 8 hours in person learning about suicide grief, crime scene etiquette, on-scene communication skills, cultural diversity training, community services/resources for survivors, immediate survivor needs, logistics, paperwork, protocol and role play. *6 hours of online training and certification in first aid* MUST HAVE THIS DONE OR YOU CANNOT ATTEND TO A SCENE
We Need You! PROGRAMS Survivor Follow Up Program (Training Date: MM/DD/YY) Needs: Everyone Training Time: 2 Hours You will learn about how to provide on-going support communications with survivors Personal hand-written cards/notes on special occasions Newsletters Create Resource Folders/Packets
We Need You! PROGRAMS Workshops and Events (Training Date: MM/DD/YY) Needs: Everyone Training Time: 2 Hours You will learn about how to interact with survivors and the general public at events. Training will prepare you for: Initiating Conversations Sharing appropriate resources Boundaries Setting up information table
We Need You! Fundraising (Training Date: TBD- based on need) Needs: Reliable, Networking, Consistent Training Time: TBD- based on need Training will prepare you for: Promoting & Sharing Events Appropriate Messaging Consistency without Burnout
We Need You! Other Ways to Support LOSS Needs: Networking, Consistent, Reliable Training Time: TBD Amazon Smiles- If someone orders items through Amazon Smile and chooses us at the benefiting organization we receive 0.5% of the purchase price! Help support us by shopping through smile.amazon.com Kroger Rewards- Help us earn donations by enrolling in the Kroger Community Rewards Program! Enroll or re-enroll at krogercommunityrewards.com Host a Friend-raiser (promote events, volunteering, partnership ideas) Admin assistance as needed
Benefits The Perks of Being a Volunteer in a Community of Hope There are many psychological and physical health benefits to volunteering. Some of the ways you benefit from volunteering are: Volunteering connects you to others Volunteering is good for your mind and body Volunteering can advance your career Volunteering brings fun and fulfillment to your life
Next Steps: Requirements Application Interview Code of Conduct Media Release Background check (Psychological First Aid or NOVA if interested in being 1st Responder)
Next Steps: Requirements Know our mission and vision we need you to be a champion! Mission Vision
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