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Every week, more than 100 of our nation’s youth die as a result of suicide. To provide educators, law enforcement, youth leaders and anyone who works closely with young people with the tools and resources to recognize the warning signs and identify at-risk behavior, the Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition will present a free suicide prevention training seminar on July 21 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the United Way, 7275 Concourse Dr. in Fort Myers.

Designed for those working with youth in grades seven through 12, “A Promise for Tomorrow” is presented by Melissa Krone, an expert on suicide prevention from the University Behavioral Center and the Jason Foundation, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of educational curriculums and training programs for students, educators, youth workers and parents. Krone will give guidance on the following topics:

-Recognizing the warning signs of depression or suicide risk

-Identifying at-risk behavior and elevated risk groups

-Finding resources to help a depressed or suicidal student

“This seminar focuses on the relationships and interactions that exist between adult leaders and youth and how to recognize the warning signs for depression and suicide,” says Syndi Bultman, chairperson of the Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition. “Anyone who works closely with young people cannot afford to miss ‘A Promise for Tomorrow.’”

If you plan to attend the free seminar or would like more information, call Bultman at 239-336-6797 to reserve a seat. Space is limited.

The Lee County Injury Prevention Coalition has been working to prevent injuries in Lee County since 1995 under the auspices of the Lee County Health Department. Today the group is comprised of more than 80 different health and safety agencies and experts. The coalition is a multi-disciplinary cooperative of private and public partners that include fire and rescue agencies, emergency medical services, law enforcement agencies, hospital outreach programs, health agencies, and public and private schools. This strong partnership provides increased resources, efficiency, and consistent delivery of unified safety messages to the public. For more information, visit http://leecountyinjuryprevention.org/.