Suicide and suicide attempts are a national public health crisis. In 2024, provisional data indicates that we may exceed 50,000 deaths by suicide. More than 1.5 million people attempt suicide per year. The state of Nevada has recognized the need for routine training for healthcare and social service professionals to address the needs of its residents. The aging and disabled populations are at an increased risk of suicide and suicide attempts. The training will discuss evidence-informed risk and protective factors, as well as the assessment and screening process for these high-risk populations.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:

Understanding Suicide

• Define basic terms related to suicidality and understanding of how language impacts this population.

• Be familiar with suicide-related statistics.

• Understand why a person may experience a suicidal crisis (bio-psych-social)

• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-informed risk and protective factors.

Collecting Accurate Assessment Information

• Integrate a risk assessment for suicidality early in an intervention and continue to collect assessment information on an ongoing basis.

• Understand that poor or incomplete documentation makes it difficult to defend against legal challenges.

• Review of how to complete a risk assessment and how to adjust the process for specific populations

• Discuss referral and resources available to assist with distinct levels of suicide risk.

Date/Time:

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Presented by:

Stacey L. Chay, MSW, MHP

Continuing Education Units:

4 CEUs

Certification Board Information

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here. Additional specifications can be found below.

NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)

This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for the below # of CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

CEUs: 4

Skills Groups

This course applies to the following Client Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC:

• Clinical Intake and Screening

• Clinical Assessment

• Counseling Services

• Documentation

• Case Management

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. (Continuing education hours and CEU's are synonymous for purposes of issuing CEU's from CASAT Learning)

Qualifies for NBCC Credit: Yes

NCB (Nevada Certification Board)

This course is approved by the Nevada Certification Board for the following professional certifications:

• Certified Community Health Workers (CHW)

• Peer Recovery and Support Specialist Certification and PRSS Supervisors (PRSS(-S))

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