Welcome to the Reach UR Life Suicide Prevention Program

UPCOMING EVENTS

Northern Arizona Suicide Prevention Conference

We are excited to announce the upcoming Northern Arizona Suicide Prevention Conference, happening on September 6, 7, and 8 at the Northern Arizona University High Country Conference Center.

The theme of the conference is "Empowering a Holistic Life Balance". This year's presentations will include: ‘Historical Trauma, Suicidal Ideations from a Clinical Perspective, Cultural Preservation, Building Resiliency in Children, PTSD for Veterans, Human Trafficking, and much more!

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Empowering & Honoring Life: 5K Run & Walk

The purpose of this 5k is to bring suicide prevention and awareness to Coconino County, Navajo Nation, and Hopi tribal communities to support those who are survivors of suicide and also those who have lost someone to suicide.

This 5k walk/run is happening on August 18th at Buffalo Park.

All participants will receive a FREE t-shirt, participation ribbon and more!

A Workshop for Survivors of Suicide Loss: Finding Hope & Healing

As a suicide loss Survivor, learning valuable strategies for healing can help foster resilience in your grief journey. This interactive workshop, led by Dr. Jack Jordan, a nationally recognized expert in suicide bereavement research and clinical practice, will feature Q & A and topics including:

- The impact of suicide on individuals and families

- How suicide grief is different than other types of grief

- The misconceptions (and realities) of grief recovery

- Things survivors can do to support themselves

- Knowing when to seek professional help

This workshop will take place on August 25th at the Flagstaff Aquaplex.

ONGOING PROJECTS & RESOURCES

BACKGROUND

NACA’s Reach UR Life suicide prevention program is a multi-faceted program which addresses protective factors to prevent risk, as well as identifying, referring, and following up with individuals who are exhibiting risk for suicide. NACA utilizes several evidence based practices to promote suicide awareness and conduct early identification screenings. RUL is built upon Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMSHA) efforts to reduce the rates of suicide and suicide attempts in Northern Arizona communities. We use the Empowering and Honoring Life model to offer programs such as safeTALK, ASIST, Diversion Activities, and more in order to prevent suicide in Northern Arizona Communities.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The goals within the Reach UR Life program work to promote protective factors and reduce risk of suicide. The primary intent of this project is to serve American Indian youth ages 10-24 years old primarily within Coconino County, which includes the Navajo Nation and the Hopi tribe.

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