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On February 5 the LASPN Media and Communications Workgroup hosted two half day interactive workshops for public information/communication officers and individuals who might respond to a media interview in response to a death or regarding suicide prevention.  The workshop took place on February 5, 2019 at the California Endowment.

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The Los Angeles County Suicide Prevention Network (LASPN) — in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health—are releasing the 2019 Report to the Community, which provides an update on the status of suicide and suicide prevention activities throughout Los Angeles County.

When: Tuesday, September 24th at 8:00am (Press conference will begin at 8.30 a.m.)

Where: Hall of Administration (On the steps in front of the Temple Street entrance)
500 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Who:    

• CA Secretary of State Alex Padilla and Angela Padilla, Founder, FundaMental Change
• Supervisor Kathryn Barger,Board of Supervisors Fifth District, County of Los Angeles
• Dr. Barbara Ferrer PhD, MPH, MEd, Director, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
• Dr. Curley Bonds M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Operations, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
• Lisa Salazar, Policy Director, Workforce Development & Economic Opportunity, Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
• Tracie Andrews and Cheryl Eskin, Co-Chairs, Los Angeles County Suicide Prevention Network
• Robert Stohr, U.S. VETS, Executive Director

To review the 2019 LASPN Report Out to the Community click here.