Community Panels and Presentations
BUILDING CONNECTION AND RESILIENCE
THROUGH LEARNING TOGETHER
Building Connections, Committed to Growth
A feeling of connectedness is often cited as one of the primary factors in preventing suicide. Crisis Support Services of Alameda County has been dedicated to building life-saving connections through our 24hr Crisis Line, Community Education presentations, and therapeutic services aimed at communities experiencing multiple stressors.
This series of panels, which started with our 10-session series during September Suicide Prevention Month of 2020, is inspired by the CSS values of Building Connections, and Committed to Growth. We had 9 additional panels during September Suicide Prevention Month of 2021. All recordings can be seen at respective links.
We believe that through collaborating with others and learning together, we can create stronger communities and more well-rounded helpers. We thank our community partners who are joining us in this important work - your partnership is deeply appreciated.
Learn more at www.crisissupport.org
Our Lunch and Learns
Join us (virtually) for educational programming designed for community members and the helping professions. All panels/presentations are from 12 Noon - 1:00 pm with time for questions and answers. You will be provided a Zoom link for each session after registering for the panel.
Friday 4/8/2022, 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Candidate Conversation: Alameda County Sheriff
Law enforcement has a role in the existing mental health and crisis systems in Alameda County. Join the conversation about the candidates' vision for the role Alameda County Sheriff plays in addressing these challenges in the community and in the jail.
Questions will be posed by mental health providers in Alameda County and there will be an opportunity for audience questions as well.
Yesenia Sanchez
JoAnn Walker
Past Panels and Presentations
Wednesday 3/2/2022, 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.
In this session, mobile crisis team will be providing an overview of the service, who are appropriate referrals and who might not be an appropriate referral. The goal is to also gain a deeper understanding of what community members should expect in their interactions with mobile crisis. The team will also discuss other crisis resources and the extent of their collaboration with law enforcement. There will be time for questions and answers as part of the session.
Monday 1/24/2022 You Can Handle This: Supporting Parents and Caregivers of Children with Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
We want our children to talk to us if they are having any suicidal thoughts or behaviors but may feel a sense of panic when the topic comes up. It’s hard to know what to say or do in such moments. This session with Dr. Veronique Lee will address some common concerns and questions that parents and caregivers may grapple with when it comes to suicidality or self-harm.
Friday 7/16/2021: Clinicians as Survivors of Loss
Though rarely spoken about, mental health providers are impacted by the death of their clients and this panel will discuss such losses.
Friday 6/18/2021: Mental Health and Resilience in the LGBTQ Community
Will explore ways to support mental wellness in the LGBTQ community and also discuss resilience and community assets
Friday 5/28/2021: Racism in Provision of Mental Health Services
This panel will explore ways in which racism shows up in this field and how we can work to address this reality.
Friday 4/9/2021: Movement and Mental Wellness
This panel will explore the link between movement and maintaining mental wellness through the perspectives of mental health providers and advocates.