Join The Mission to Prevent Veteran Suicide!

This is a unique in-person education/training session which is being held to teach principles of suicide prevention and introduce the Columbia Protocol as the suicide detection tool to support The American Legion's veteran suicide prevention mission.  

The American Legion is committed to reducing veteran suicide through its Be the One mission by empowering individuals to end the stigma surrounding mental health to save lives. To support this effort, The American Legion and Columbia University Lighthouse Project provide free suicide prevention training by using the Columbia Protocol, the leading evidence-based tool for suicide risk screening.

The Columbia Protocol Training will be a 90 minute to 2-hour in-person session that provides a simple, clear framework to identify suicidal thoughts and behaviors, enabling anyone to confidently ask the right questions and take action. Two experienced trainers, Dr. Adam Walsh and Brad Lanto,  from Columbia University Lighthouse Project, will be our faculty for this session (See bios in the Faculty Tab). 

A reminder....

• Complimentary food will be provided.

• There is a 150-participant capacity limit. 

• Early registration is recommended to secure your spot....SIGN UP NOW!

For more information about the Columbia Protocol, please see the Resources tab at the top of this page and/or visit About the Protocol:  The Columbia Lighthouse Project

This session is made possible by donors throughout the DeKalb County community and participants from all over the State of IL in the Annual Be the One Walk, as well as our venue sponsor, NM Kishwaukee Health and Wellness Center in DeKalb, IL.  The session will be instrumental in helping veteran, community, and professional members of communities across Northern IL and the Chicagoland area understand behaviors that might indicate imminent risk, identify risk factors and warning signs, and feel comfortable communicating with someone at risk of hurting themselves.  

Location

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Health and Wellness Center at 626 Bethany Road in DeKalb, IL 60115. The Auditorium is located on the main floor and is to the left when entering the building.

Parking is free in the parking lot in front of and to the North of the building.  Handicap parking is available and the building is handicap assessable.