Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM): This course reviews public health data on suicide and access to lethal means. It highlights why and how to work with at-risk clients and their families or support persons to reduce their access to highly lethal means, in a way that is collaborative, respectful, and practical.

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain that reducing access to lethal means is an evidence-based strategy for suicide prevention
• Explain how reducing access to lethal means can prevent suicide
• Identify clients for whom lethal means counseling is appropriate

Registration is required.