What S New at MYSPP March 2010

What’s New at MYSPP—March 2010

 The Lifelines Program is now listed in the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices maintained by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The application process is very rigorous and the scores received were very respectable. To view the write-up, go to http://www.nrepp.samhsa.gov/programfulldetails.asp?PROGRAM_ID=178

 The Public Relations subcommittee is pleased to announce the first group of honorees for the Caring About Lives in Maine award: 1. Col. John Mosher 2. Deputy Jamie Kane 3. Dr. David Prescott 4. Officer Rob Angelo 5. Caroline Cornish 6. Bill DaButler, WNSX Radio 7. AdCare Educational Institute.

Please visit our web site www.mainesuicideprevention.org or our Facebook page http://apps.facebook.com/causes/337179/63849907?m=be6b08ad to learn more about this diverse group of people and organizations. The Public Relations subcommittee is actively seeking nominations of individuals, agencies, media, first responders, funeral home directors who have helped to spread the word about suicide prevention, intervened to save a life, or been particularly helpful in the aftermath of a suicide. To submit a nomination, send an e-mail to Linda Williams at [email protected]

 Rob Ellis has been hired as the Assistant Project Director with the Caring About Lives in Maine project. Rob has worked in many venues and projects in Maine and brings a wealth of experience to this new endeavor. Rob can be reached at 622-7566 ext. 299 or [email protected]

 Transition Lessons for high school seniors have been developed, field tested, and are now ready for use in schools that are currently implementing the Lifelines Lessons. The lessons can be delivered in four 45 or two 90 minute time blocks. Training is scheduled for April 13th in Madison. Contact Linda Williams for additional information at 622- 7566 ext. 243.

 Treatment Improvement Protocol, TIP 50, deals with Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment. This valuable resource can be downloaded or ordered at http://www.samhsa.gov/shin

Statewide Crisis Hotline 24/7 1-888-568-1112; statewide Information Resource Center 1-800-499-0027