Yellow Ribbon
Transcript: Increase protective factors: know resources, teach how to and who to Ask4Help! Decrease risk factors and suicidal ideation - reduce stigma around help-seeking behaviors and teach a simple life skill, giving a tool - the Ask 4 Help! Wallet card with the step-by-step guide to ask for help and national resource, 800-273-TALK (8255) The spirit of Yellow Ribbon is in it's people. Empowering communities and individuals through leadership, awareness and education; and by collaborating and partnering with support networks to save lives. Began in 1994 in response to heartfelt pleas from teens and adults after the death of a friend and love one, Mike Emme. Have a caring conversation (not a clinical assessment) 1. Breathe! Be genuine, caring, and show respect. 2. Don’t lie or make promises you cannot keep. 3. Tell them: “I’m glad you called/came/talked to me.” “How can I help?” “Let’s find someone who can help you get through this.” “You know what, I know someone in this building who can definitely talk to you about everything you have going on.” “It sounds like you have a lot going on, why don’t we take a walk down to the counselor together” “I’m so SAD to hear that this is happening to you, let’s get you connected to someone who can really listen.” Giving the critical first step "To ask for/get help" by providing tools and life skills so youth can: turn away from suicidal ideation (thinking) gain coping skills and mechanisms to deal with their issues strengthen help seeking behaviors Monica Lang, LPC NBCC Suicide Prevention Program Trainer Be A Link! Objectives for Adults Making Prevention Accessible by: "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." -Aristotle Save a life! Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program Respect - Honor - Love How to respond to a Ask4Help! Card