EMS & Injury Prevention System Branch

Connect Training

Build your awareness around the issue of suicide, its’ risks and protective factors, learn how to Connect with someone who may be thinking of suicide and then Connect them to resources. Also learn safe messaging, and postvention, healing after a suicide, a proactive planning tool to respond effectively in the event of a suicide death, reduce the risk of contagion and create a comprehensive response plan in the event of a suicide.

Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (12:30-1:15 p.m., lunch on own)
Place: Temple of Peace
575 Haiku Rd., Haiku 96708
*Adults 18 and older, please*
Free however registration required, seats are limited, one person each registration.
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This training is being sponsored by the Hawaii State Department of Health, Prevent Suicide Maui County Task Force, UH Manoa School of Psychiatry, and the Temple of Peace. Mahalo to our presenter, Dr. Deb Goebert for making time to present this essential training.

For more information, call: Kalani Holokai, Dept. of Health, 984.8202 or email [email protected]

Please note: Those who have experienced a recent loss to suicide may find attending a suicide prevention training very difficult, and are cautioned against participating without a supportive friend.

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