The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly Means Reduction Subcommittee meetings on the Fourth Monday from 2:00pm-3:30pm via Zoom. During these meetings, the SPC informs members on suicide prevention efforts addressing the different means of suicide (firearms, jumping/bridge, prescription drugs, and hanging among others. Reviews data on different means and methods of suicide […]

The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday from 10:00am-11:30am via Zoom. During these meetings, partners provide general suicide prevention updates, subcommittee progress updates, and spotlight presentations on programs and services in the community. Meetings are open to all. Please RSVP to spcsandiego@sdchip.org to receive the Zoom meeting […]

First Responder Trainings for Suicide Prevention Based on the foundation of QPR( Question, Persuade, and Refer), this training provides useful and supportive tools around suicide prevention with First Responders, Military and Veterans in mind. This free one-hour training equips First Responders to prevent suicide by increasing awareness of suicide risk factors, learning conversation tools for […]

The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly Media Subcommittee meetings on the Second Monday from 2:00pm-3:30pm via Zoom. During these meetings, the SPC Collaborates with media stakeholders to provide information on responsible reporting and safe messaging guidelines for suicide prevention. Plans annual press conference to release the SPC Annual Report to the […]

The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly Assessment & Evaluation Subcommittee meetings on the Second Wednesday of the month from 11:00 am-12:30 am via Zoom. During these meetings, the SPC Tracks and monitors the Suicide Prevention Action Plan Update (SPAP), overall SPC progress, and evaluation efforts. Develops annual report on the status […]

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, […]

This is an in-person meeting.  The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly Higher Education Subcommittee meetings on the Third Monday from 11:00 am-12:00 pm via Zoom. During these meetings, the SPC convenes a network of San Diego County colleges and universities to share resources, best practices, and efforts on suicide prevention programming, […]

The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly Faith Organization Outreach Subcommittee meetings on the Third Wednesday of the month from 11:00 am-12:30 am via Zoom. During these meetings, the SPC Convenes faith organizations and partners to increase awareness and sensitivity to suicide prevention efforts and stigma reduction within spiritual settings. Shares and […]

First Responder Trainings for Suicide Prevention Based on the foundation of QPR( Question, Persuade, and Refer), this training provides useful and supportive tools around suicide prevention with First Responders, Military and Veterans in mind. This free one-hour training equips First Responders to prevent suicide by increasing awareness of suicide risk factors, learning conversation tools for […]

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, […]

The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly Postvention Subcommittee meetings on the fourth Monday from 11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom. During these meetings, the SPC educates others on postventions, which is defined as the support conducted after the loss of a loved one from suicide. This subcommittee convenes partners from all sectors working on […]

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON MEETING. The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) holds monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday from 10:00am-11:30am via Zoom OR In-person. During these meetings, partners provide general suicide prevention updates, subcommittee progress updates, and spotlight presentations on programs and services in the community. Meetings are open to all. In-Person Registration […]