Suicide Prevention Seminar Set for Feb. 2

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) will present a Suicide Prevention Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the LCPS Administrative Offices in Ashburn.

LCPS Supervisor of Diagnostic and Prevention Services Dr. Heather Applegate and Dr. Christianne Esposito-Smythers of George Mason University will share research-based principles of suicide prevention, outline LCPS policies and procedures and provide guidance for parents.

This program will include:

• Identification of common myths;
• Risk factors;
• Warning signs;
• Protective factors;
• Primary prevention;
• Early identification; and
• Referral and resources.

The presentation will focus on suicide prevention as an ongoing process.

Register by calling 571-252-6540 or go click here.

If, due to disability, you need assistance to enable you to participate in this workshop or if you need an interpreter, call Parent Resource Services at 571-252-6540 at least five working days prior to the seminar.

The Suicide Prevention Seminar is part of the LCPS Department of Pupil Services Mental Health and Wellness Parent Seminar Series.

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