Involve experts
As an organiser, it is important for everyone’s safety that you either inform or involve experts from your community who are trained and available to assist. Trusted members of the community, such as kaumātua, elders, cultural leaders or ministers, could also help with organising the event and be there to offer support on the day. If your event involves a school community, please notify/seek guidance from the school so they can be aware of the effect this may have on their tauira/students. We recommend you meet/contact key people prior to the event – for example, the local suicide prevention coordinator, pre and postvention groups or other mental health professionals. These local people may be able to help with planning your event and tailoring the right messages.
Who in your community will you inform or involve? (e.g. suicide prevention coordinator/counsellors/a trusted/respected community elder).
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Your guide to planning a safe suicide prevention event
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