SUICIDE PREVENTION FIRESIDE

Hope4Utah State Crisis Team

The loss of a student to suicide can negatively affect the culture of a school. Research has shown that immediate response by trained crisis team members can help reduce the impact of that loss. Unfortunately, many school districts in rural areas do not have the manpower to respond to a crisis.

The forty-one school districts in the state of Utah have organized a statewide volunteer crisis team made up of school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and community mental health specialists.

In support of this program, the Stake Presidency has invited Dr. Greg Hudnall, the Utah State Crisis Team Coordinator, to conduct a suicide prevention fireside on May 3rd at the Manila Stake Center starting at 7 pm. All stake members and interested parties ages 18 and above are invited to attend.