Community-Based Suicide Prevention
The work is to look at major systems that are lacking structure and help to guide the work that needs to be done.
Intervention
Evaluating the current state of resources locally including private and community-based practitioners, crisis teams, groups in place, etc. Looking at gaps in services and what could be developed to fill the needs.
Prevention
Looking at themes within the community surrounding losses. Working on a plan to address potential issues moving forward.
Target Populations
Some programs and foci may need to address certain populations.
Postvention
When a loss occurs within the community, postvention management is vital to ensuring there are not additional losses. Wrapping around survivors, working on correct messaging, and setting up resources.
Resilience Building
Ensure that that providers, clinicians, and people in the community hear messages that build the values and support internally.
Suicide Prevention Education
Suicide Prevention Education focuses on the skills necessary to create connection, foster belonging, and support mental well-being. By becoming aware of the signs and risks associated with suicide, together we can prevent loss in our families and communities.
Be Part of the Solution
Suicide Prevention work belongs to all of us. Inquire about offerings that empower parents to engage in tough conversations and learn what signs to look for, how to hold space, ask questions, and listen as a powerful form of support with youth who may be contemplating suicide.
Suicide Prevention Management
Through a model of community-based suicide prevention we help guide the work to address suicide as it presents in various populations through presentations, training, coaching and consulting. We support you and your team in determining systems of care for communities. Send a message to connect with Dr. Rickard.
Healthy Systems Prevent Suicide
My passion is working with providers, departments, teams, clinics, and systems that need help. I offer presentations and training that help healthcare organizations stay abreast of the ever-changing concerns within their own organization to better cope with the demands of their teams, and those they serve. Work can be done around addressing suicide, specific disorders, team building, engaging staff, managing burnout.
In addition to suicide prevention trainings, we offer medical trainings on any topic that is a psychological disorder.
No one solution is right for every organization. I use an adaptable and responsive approach to find what works best for you and/or your organization. Schedule a consult to talk about how we can collaborate.
In the News
Dr. Julie Rickard has been featured in various media outlets sharing expertise related to suicide prevention. Find links to articles and information for Press & Media here.
