MAHEC #75182 Closed

Voices of Resilience: Suicide Prevention in Native Communities

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Voices of Resilience: Suicide Prevention in Native Communities

Location

Live Webinar
Webex
Quiet Location with Reliable Internet Connectivity

Dates & Times

Apr 21, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Contact

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This three-hour training is designed to equip participants with a deeper understanding of suicide prevention within Native American communities. It will focus on cultural, historical, and social contexts that influence mental health and resilience in indigenous peoples. Attendees will explore key risk factors and protective factors, gain insights into culturally responsive interventions, and learn how to strengthen community-based prevention efforts. Through discussions, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants will leave with the tools needed to approach suicide prevention in Native communities with respect, cultural awareness, and efficacy.

Presenter Bio:
Alicia Freeman, LCMHC, LCAS-A, is the Mental Health First Aid Program Manager with Behavioral Health Springboard at the UNC-CH School of Social Work. Ms. Freeman is the owner of Ascend Counseling, PLLC, where she provides counseling, coaching, and consultation services. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist – Associate. Ms. Freeman's current research focus includes Racial Trauma and Resilience. She also participates in various committees and coalitions dedicated to Mental Health, Substance Prevention, and Suicide Prevention


This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH, School of Social Work and the NC AHEC Program.

Audience

Social Workers, Psychologists, Licensed Professional Counselors, Educators, School Personnel, Mental Health Professionals, Clinicians, Health and Human Service Practitioners, and other Health Care Professionals

Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to:

check Explain the impact of historical and generational trauma on Native Americans
check Discuss and apply culturally sensitive prevention strategies
check Outline the risk and protective factors in Native Communities

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$79.00

Registration Fee

$94.00

Speakers

Alicia Freeman, LCMHC, LCAS-A

Additional Resources

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Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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