Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 34 in Indiana in 2015 and a leading cause for those of all ages. We know that many attempters are as ambivalent about suicide as they are about life. Preventing these suicides is a very complex puzzle that requires all of us to work collaboratively to complete the picture. One piece of that puzzle that has proven to be effective is to reduce access to lethal means – particularly firearms and medications.
The CALM workshop addresses why and how to do this focusing on the steps below. It includes: a power point presentation regarding why CALM is important, a model videotaped counseling session, and lots of time for discussion and/or role plays. It was developed by Elaine Frank and Dr. Mark Ciocca in New Hampshire .