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Annual Spring Meeting Hybrid IN person/Zoom
5/6/2021 - 5/6/2021
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Event Description

You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Spring Meeting of
The Connecticut Association of Assessing Officers, Inc.

To be held at Testa's Banquet Facility
26 South Center St
Southington CT 06489

CAAO Executive-Board is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CAAO Spring Meeting 2021
Time: May 6, 2021 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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VA Connecticut- Suicide Prevention Program
Connecticut’s Suicide Prevention Team provides education and training to VA staff, Veterans, as well as community stakeholders. Our goal is to raise awareness on the warning signs of suicide, as well as share available resources for prevention. Remember, suicide is preventable, you are not alone, and help is available. We are committed to the mission that:
Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business. Be a Life S-A-V-E-R.
 
Know the Warning Signs of Suicide:
  • Thinking about or looking for ways of hurting or killing yourself or talking about death, dying or suicide
  • Increased use of alcohol and drugs
  • Increase in anxiety/agitation, talking about feeling like a burden
  • Making preparations for suicide; acquiring means (guns, pills, other)
  • Withdrawing from people or activities/isolating, making comments that are hopeless
  • Engaging in risky activities without thinking about the consequences
 
Ask the Question:
  • Be direct and straightforward
  • Are you thinking about suicide? Have you had thoughts about taking your life?
  • Have you been thinking about killing yourself?
 
Validate:
  • Express empathy for the person’s feelings
  • Do not pass judgment, argue, or try to convince the person why he/she is wrong
 
Encourage & Expedite Immediate Assessment:
  • Don’t keep the suicidal ideation/behavior a secret, and don’t leave a suicidal person alone
  • Encourage access to MH provider/doctor, or escort to nearest emergency room
  • Call 911 if person is in need of immediate medical or mental health care
 
Know the Resources:
  • Veterans Crisis Line- 1-800-273-8255, Press #1, Text 838255, Chat: veteranscrisisline.net- available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800-273-8255- 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Make the Connection: Stories of Recovery and Resource locator, maketheconnection.net
  • CT SPC Team: Jessie Casella, LCSW, 203-508-7818
  • Latonya Harts, LCSW, 860-666-6951, Ext. 6983
  • Karyn O’Brien, LCSW,  203-909-8459, Jessica Markure, LMSW, 203-508-7817