Join the Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP) for a webinar on the current landscape of suicidality in rural Colorado. You will learn how the OSP is working with rural communities to implement and adapt comprehensive suicide prevention approaches to their local contexts. We will provide an overview of rural suicide ideation, attempt, and fatality data, as well as disparities among specific rural subpopulations, key factors that contribute to these health inequities, and unique challenges for implementing public health strategies. We will also outline some of OSP’s current programs and strategies that strive to meet community needs and promote hope, healing, and wellbeing for those impacted by suicide.

Ideal For:

Public health professionals, behavioral health providers, staff and volunteers of community-based organizations, and other community members interested in suicide prevention and mental health promotion.

Cost

FREE.

What to Expect

This is a one-hour live webinar hosted by Katherine Harvey from the Office of Suicide Prevention (OSP) on Adapting Suicide Prevention Programs, Processes, and Practice in Rural Communities and the current landscape of suicidality in rural Colorado. You will learn how the OSP is working with rural communities to implement and adapt comprehensive suicide prevention approaches to their local contexts. We will provide an overview of rural suicide ideation, attempt, and fatality data, as well as disparities among specific rural subpopulations, key factors that contribute to these health inequities, and unique challenges for implementing public health strategies.

1 Live Learning Session

June 17, 2025 (12:00 - 1:00 PM MT).

Webinar Access

You will receive a calendar invitation with a link to join the webinar by Zoom. If you don't receive the link by 48 hours before the event, please contact us at lms.registration.rmphtc@ucdenver.edu. You will also receive resources shared in the webinar by email.

Technology Requirements

We will be using Zoom for our Live Learning Session. You can join a Zoom test meeting to check your audio, webcam, and to locate other Zoom features.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify disparities in rural vs. urban suicidality outcomes as well as differences among rural subpopulations.
2. Understand implementation challenges for suicide prevention efforts in rural communities.
3. Identify the Office of Suicide Prevention’s programs and strategies that strive to better meet rural needs.

Length of Learning Opportunity

1 hour.

Development Partner

This webinar is developed in partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Prevention Services Division, Community Organizing for Prevention Program (COFP).

 

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know of any accommodations that will assist your full participation.

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You will be contacted within 2 business days with additional information.