Adolescent Suicide Prevention in School-Based Settings: Identification, Intervention, and Collaboration
Trainer
Emily Huffer, MS, LAPC
Description
This 1-hour training provides school-based mental health providers with an evidence-informed framework for identifying, assessing, and responding to suicide risk in adolescents. Participants will review current trends, risk and protective factors, and early warning signs specific to youth populations. The training integrates best-practice assessment tools such as the C-SSRS, ASQ, and SAFE-T, and offers guidance on implementing effective safety planning, crisis intervention, and documentation. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration, culturally responsive care, and creating a trauma-informed school climate that supports early detection and ongoing follow-up. Providers will leave with practical strategies, resources, and confidence to enhance suicide prevention efforts in their school settings.
Trainer Bio:
Emily Huffer is the Director of Clinical Implementation of OP Services at Pennsylvania Counseling Services, and she has provided Mental Health counseling to children and adolescents for over 5 years at PA Counseling Services. Starting as a School Based Therapist, Emily has worked with children from ages 4 and above surrounding many different struggles. Her main age demographic she provides care for is adolescents working through high-risk situations in their life.
Credits Available
1.00 APA CE Credits For Psychologists, Social Workers or Professional Counselors
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Cancellations: PCS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any training at any time (in which case you will have the option to receive a full refund or attend on the rescheduled date).
Refunds: Participants may cancel their registration(s) at any time prior to the training date. A 10% cancellation fee will be deducted from the original registration fee, and the remainder will be refunded. No refund will be provided if the cancellation occurs within two weeks of the training date.
- PCS is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PCS maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- People who attend PCS trainings in their entirety may receive CE credits for psychologists/LPC/ LSW/LCSW/ LMFT or general training credits, including CAC/DDAP. For other licenses, please consult with your respective licensing board.
- Following each training, participants who have attended the training in its entirety will receive a PCS Training Feedback form via email.
- After receipt of the completed form, PCS will issue a certificate via email indicating the CE credits that have been obtained.