LOSS Team Volunteer Training

The Journey On LOSS (Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors) warmly invites you to participate in a full-day LOSS Team Volunteer Training. This program is tailored for individuals who are passionate about creating a meaningful impact for those in the Black Hills community who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide.

This in-depth training will provide volunteers with essential knowledge and practical tools to offer on-scene support in collaboration with our LOSS Team Program Director and local law enforcement in the aftermath of a suicide. We are looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals committed to guiding and supporting survivors through the profound challenges of suicide loss, offering hope and comfort during their most difficult times.

Whether you are a survivor of suicide loss, a mental health professional, a first responder, or simply someone eager to make an impact, this free training will empower you to offer empathetic and meaningful support to those in need.

**Training Details:**

**Location:** Family Connections Center, "The Circle" – 706 E Monroe St.

**Date: Saturday July 12th 2025

**Time:** 9 AM - 4:30 PM

**Cost:** FREE (Lunch Provided)

What Will You Learn?

- LOSS Team History

- On-scene protocol & etiquette

- Resources, types of response calls & follow-ups

- Coroner's Office partnership

- Trauma response, comfort kits & survivor folders

- Debriefing & role play

- Volunteer impact (emotional, physical, behavioral, cognitive)

- Self-care

For more information or questions, please contact

Tayler McCarty

LOSS Team Program Director

📞(605) 519-3194

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Please note, as grief is a profoundly personal journey, we kindly ask that survivors of suicide loss be at least two years out from their loss to ensure their emotional well-being during this training and when responding to calls.

This is a powerful opportunity to learn, connect, and make a real difference in the lives of others.

Info: 9:00 - 11:00 Learning

11:00 - 11:15 Break

11:15 - 12:30 Learning

12:30 - 1:00 Lunch (Provided)

1:00 - 1:30 Activity

1:30 - 2:30 Learning

2:30 - 2:45 Break

2:45 - 4:00 Role Playing

4:00 - 4:30 Questions, Wrap Up

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