Skokomish Native Connections Suicide Prevention Program
This page is used to spread awareness, resources and events supported by the Skokomish Su***de Preve
25/10/2021
Self-care is important!
29/09/2021
Here is our final Native Connections Su***de Prevention Program Newsletter.
Enjoy
23/09/2021
Since we have a long weekend we are extending the time to get your miles in to next Tuesday!!! Youth and young adults get out there and walk, bike or run 3 miles!!
Send Amber Hanson a photo out being active and be entered to win some fun prizes!!
The photo is just some of our awesome prizes! We will also have gift cards to the movies, Gamestop, Zumies, Champs, Vans, restaurants, camping gear, sports gear, games, art supplies and more!
There will be an air fryer for the 18-24 year old raffle.
And one of our grand prize items will be a Seahawks jersey, your choice of player and size!!
Get out and get active to support su***de prevention!!
15/09/2021
If you haven’t watched this show yet, I definitely recommend.
Let’s break the stigma around mental health and su***de and start the conversation.
The Native Connections Program was able to participate this year in the summer youth work program. We had 2 interns, Valani Andrews and Khaysha LeftHandBull, who created their own digital story. During this process they did photography, learned to use a recording microphone and how to turn a power point into a video. These two worked hard and built up their confidence to be able to share ways they keep their minds healthy and what inspires them.
Here is the video Khaysha LeftHandBull created.
The Native Connections Program was able to participate this year in the summer youth work program. We had 2 interns, Valani Andrews and Khaysha LeftHandBull, who created their own digital story. During this process they did photography, learned to use a recording microphone and how to turn a power point into a video. These two worked hard and built up their confidence to be able to share ways they keep their minds healthy and what inspires them.
Here is the video Valani Andrews created.
31/08/2021
Let's get active in September for Su***de Prevention Month! Share and spread the word with all our Skokomish youth!
17/08/2021
Check out this out:
In the season finale of the Teens and Vaccines podcast, the teens discuss their plans as they prepare to head back to school.
During Season 1 of this limited-series podcast created by teens, for teens, teens from around the country shared their thoughts about the COVID-19 pandemic and the COVID-19 vaccines, including the impact on their daily life, health, school, friendships, family and more.
Teens and Vaccines Episode 10: Season 1 Finale In the final episode of Season 1, the teens discuss uncertainty around the Delta variant and their expectations going into a new school year.
26/07/2021
10 Celebrities Living with Mental Health Conditions Content Warning: Discussion of eating disorders, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Have you ever watched a movie or a TV show and thought an actor or actress was really outstanding? Have you ever read a book and thought the author was a total genius? Or maybe, you have a favorite athlete tha...
15/07/2021
Here is a free training!!
This is a youth su***de intervention training for adults.
If you need help signing up or have questions please reach out to Amber Hanson and the Skokomish Health Clinic - 360-426-5755.
29/06/2021
Tuesday reminder, just in case you needed it 💚
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10/06/2021
Calling all youth and adults to get involved in our Native Connections Digital Story Project!! Details below!
02/06/2021
Here are several free QPR Su***de Prevention Skills training dates!!
If you need help registering or have questions reach out to Amber Hanson at [email protected] or 360-426-5755 ext 2144
10/05/2021
05/05/2021
FREE and Virtual this year!!!
Spread the word to all our youth!
29/04/2021
Here is a FREE QPR training, May 13, 2021.
Register here: https://fs27.formsite.com/crhn/pporrbmiel/index.html\
Please reach out if you have questions or need help signing up!
19/04/2021
Here is our April 2021 Newsletter! Great info about underage drinking, an upcoming mental health first aid training and the upcoming virtual Thrive conference!
15/04/2021
Wow! This is amazing! What a great partnership!
We are working with the Washington State Department of health to help spread the word on teen su***de and mental illness through a slice of pizza. As some know I’ve had a long time career in death investigation. As I try to keep my business life and profession separate I find the utmost importance to bring the two together for a an important cause. We have all struggled this past year with this pandemic and life in general and a lot of stress has been put on our children as well as adults. I’ve dealt professionally with su***de more times then I’d like to count as well as personally. Seeing first hand the affects of su***de makes me want to scream at the top of the mountain. Whether it be teens or adults it’s something that needs attention, understanding and words. People need to feel free to talk about it. Su***de is NOT a taboo subject and therefore should not be hidden or ignored. Mental illness is real and OK to talk about.
National Su***de Prevention Hotline
800-273-8255
13/04/2021
Don't miss out on this FREE training Friday, May 14th from 8:30am - 4:00pm!!
Sign up today using this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/149359661769
Mental Health First Aid will help you develop the skills and confidence to help others in crisis and promote healing.
Participants will complete a two-hour, self paced, online course and a six-hour live training session on Zoom which covers:
-Mental health conditions
-Substance abuse disorders
-Mental health stigma
-Community resources for getting help
-How to respond to a person in crisis
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have!
07/04/2021
Thrive 2021 is now open for registration!! If you are interested contact Amber Hanson.
Space is limited to 5 youth per tribe!
Amber can be contacted at: 360-426-5755 | 360-545-2637 | [email protected]
Please share and spread the word to all our Skokomish Youth!
30/03/2021
Registration is now open for UNITY’s Virtual Midyear Conference. Best of all, it’s complimentary! No registration fee this year. And in addition, you can register for additional exciting webinars and trainings!
2021 UNITY Virtual Midyear Conference
Friday, April 23 @ 5:30 – 7:30 PM (PST) – Day 1
Saturday, April 24 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST) – Day 2
https://unityinc76.formstack.com/forms/2021_unity_midyear
17/03/2021
Calling on our Skokomish Youth!! Come share your thoughts, ideas, and photos to share what healthy living looks like for you!
12/02/2021
Great news!!
We are moving to PHASE 2 effective Monday, February 15, 2021.
"The Department of Health will reassess the metrics every two weeks and inform us of any changes to
our region’s phase status. The COVID-19 reopening dashboard displays a summary map and table. In order
to remain in Phase 2, our region must continue to meet at least three of the four metrics. If our region is in
Phase 2 and no longer meets at least three of the metrics, we will move back to Phase 1." ~ Per Washington DOH
25/01/2021
Here is a 19-min listen about helping someone at risk of su***de. It walks through the warning signs, reaching out, checking in, and supporting your loved one.
If you would like more information please reach out!
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/04/20/707686101/how-to-help-someone-at-risk-of-su***de
How To Help Someone At Risk Of Su***de What can you do when you fear someone you know may be considering su***de? It can feel daunting, but su***de prevention experts say we all can help someone at risk by reaching out and showing we care.
05/01/2021
Happy New Years to everyone!
Attached is our first Newsletter of the year. For any extra resources or information please reach out to Amber Hanson at 360-426-5755 ext 2144.
04/12/2020
Check out this awesome training for youth this month!!
Here is how to introduce yourself in Tuwaduq! Hope this helps with your self care challenge and some great knowledge!
Thank you Chris James for your help with this!
29/10/2020
Youth and young adults up to age 24, we are doing a self care challenge through the month of November!! To get a packet and sign up contact Amber Hanson, [email protected], 360-426-5755. Complete 24 of the 30 challenges and be entered into a raffle to win great prizes!!!
We would like to get some of the youth participating!
We will be holding a focus group on Zoom video conference on Wednesday, November 4, at 3pm to discuss symbol design ideas for the Tribe’s new health and wellness program. We expect the meeting to last one hour and we will be compensating those who participate with a $50 Shell gift card to Twin Totems. To sign up to be part of the pool of people to be chosen, please either email [email protected] or call 253-331-5992 or complete a participant interest form available in the Health Clinic by November 2. We welcome your opinion and encourage you to take part!
22/10/2020
Calling all youth!!
Looking for youth to showcase! We want to share your talents, hopes, skills, stories and more!!
And if you are a youth with interest to help film and create digital stories let Amber Hanson know!
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