Suicide Prevention for Latine Youth: Expanding the Roles of Caregivers & Community Health Workers

Please join us for AFSP Indiana's Virtual Research Connection program, featuring:

Kiara Álvarez, PhD
Topic: Suicide Prevention for Latine Youth: Expanding the Roles of Caregivers and Community Health Workers
Time: Wednesday, September 24th | 12:00PM - 1:30PM (Eastern) / 11:00AM - 12:30PM (Central)
Cost: Free

Presentation Synopsis:

Dr. Álvarez will discuss approaches to integrating Community Health Workers (CHWs) and other lay health providers into interventions to prevent youth suicide. This presentation will focus on the development of systems-level suicide prevention strategies for Latine youth that leverage the accessibility of primary care and community settings, the importance of supporting caregivers, and the unique role of community health workers in culturally responsive interventions. Attendees will learn about approaches to bridging clinical, family, and social/community contexts in order to increase the reach of youth suicide prevention strategies.

To register for free, visit: https://afspindianarcpsept24.attendease.com/

You may also like the following events from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Indiana Chapter:

• This Saturday, 6th September, 12:30 pm, 2025 Indianapolis Out of the Darkness Walk in Indianapolis
• Next Saturday, 13th September, 09:00 am, 2025 St. Joseph County Out of the Darkness Walk in South Bend
• Next Saturday, 13th September, 09:00 am, 2025 Madison Indiana Out of the Darkness Walk in Madison

Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Rockland.