Thursday, April 25, 2024
4/25/2024
The Program foR Education, InterVention Education aNd Treatment at the University of West Georgia (PREVENT@UWG) project is a comprehensive program for suicide prevention and promoting help-seeking behavior. It is based on two assumptions: 1. that individuals who have recurring contact with a student have the best opportunity to observe and talk about factors that may may but the student at risk for suicide; and, 2. that they are in the best position to make informed referrals and the best position to break down barriers to help seeking and encourage students to seek the help they need. Following these assumptions PREVENT@UWG proposes to target RAs, leaders of student organizations and faculty and staff for training to help them identify students at risk for suicide, make effective referrals and break down barriers to help-seeking. These cohorts will be trained to response to risk factors such as low self-esteem, student stress, depression, loneliness, hopelessness, academic problems, relationship and family issues, financial concerns and adjustment to college, before suicidal ideation is observable. Additionally, the Outreach component will deliver educational seminars, numerous attractive events and a media campaign to make all student more aware of the issues surrounding suicide and break down barriers to help-seeking. The strong Crisis Response team already in place at UWG and the model of preparing graduate students as the primary trainers assure the sustainability of this program.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
