Community Gatekeeper Training: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults & Suicide Prevention added to Section III of the Best Practices Registry

This 120-minute program is designed by Crisis Support Services of Alameda County to train gatekeepers to recognize when an older LGBT adult may be at risk for suicide and respond appropriately. Topics addressed in the program include unique challenges faced by LGBT older adults, risk and protective factors, suicide warning signs, risk assessment, and safety planning.