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#306 | The Transformative Impact of Peer Support on Reducing Suicidality This presentation explores the transformative impact of peer support in reducing suicidality. Attendees will gain insights into its role within the Zero Suicide model at WellPower, supported by WellPower’s and CDC data. Discover creative strategies to enhance caring contact programs, including direct referrals, peer support groups, cross-department coordination, and advanced staff training initiatives.
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Megan Bettenberg, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to reducing suicidality in marginalized populations. With expertise in therapy and case management within community mental health, they are committed to innovative client engagement strategies. A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Megan strives to create meaningful, accessible pathways to mental health care. Marchell Taylor is a licensed Family and Peer Support Specialist that transformed his life after enduring childhood trauma and serving 24 years in prison. Diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury during his second sentence, he underwent extensive mental health treatment. Now, he advocates for the prison TBI population and supports clients struggling with suicidal thoughts.
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