Promoting emotional health and preventing suicide: a toolkit for senior living communities (SPARK kit).
Publication Info.
Rockville, MD : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services, 2011.
Description based on online resource, PDF version; title from resource home page (SAMHSA, viewed January 5, 2023).
"Printed 2011"--Page 4 of cover, v. 1.
Some individual resources also cataloged separately. ‡5 GPO
In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Cataloging and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
[v. 1] Promoting emotional health and preventing suicide: a toolkit for senior living communities -- [v. 2] A guide to promoting emotional health and preventing suicide in senior living communities -- [v. 3] Trainer's manual for promoting emotional health and preventing suicide in senior living communities -- [v. 4] Fact sheets for residents: Look out for the well-being of yourself and others, Know the warning signs of suicide, After a suicide: how to help yourself and others -- [v. 5] Staff workshop 1: Understanding suicide prevention in senior living communities -- [v. 6] Staff workshop 2: Implementing strategies to prevent suicide in senior living communities -- [v. 7] Family and resident workshop: Promoting emotional well-being of residents in senior living communities.
Summary
This toolkit equips senior living staff with resources to promote mental health, suicide prevention, and encourages active participation among residents. It includes guidelines for integrating suicide prevention into ongoing programs, hands-on tools, and training manuals.
Funding
Prepared for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) HHSS283200700020I / HHSS2800003T
