Oregon Family Support Regional Director Lisa Butler listens to an audience member during her keynote presentation at the Roseburg Public Library on Tuesday evening.
Oregon Family Support Regional Director Lisa Butler reads a message from her daughter to those in attendance that speaks to the motivation behind seeking help for those with mental illness or suicidal thoughts at the Roseburg Public Library Tuesday evening.
Adapt spokesperson Grey Garris stands at his booth talking with an employee of Oregon Family Support after the presentation in the Roseburg Public Library Tuesday evening.
A sign indicates to those attending the community event Tuesday evening just inside the vestibule of Roseburg Public Library as two people embrace just after the keynote presentation.
Oregon Family Support Regional Director Lisa Butler listens to an audience member during her keynote presentation at the Roseburg Public Library on Tuesday evening.
Oregon Family Support Regional Director Lisa Butler reads a message from her daughter to those in attendance that speaks to the motivation behind seeking help for those with mental illness or suicidal thoughts at the Roseburg Public Library Tuesday evening.
Adapt spokesperson Grey Garris stands at his booth talking with an employee of Oregon Family Support after the presentation in the Roseburg Public Library Tuesday evening.
A sign indicates to those attending the community event Tuesday evening just inside the vestibule of Roseburg Public Library as two people embrace just after the keynote presentation.
Adapt Integrated Health Care, Line for Life, Oregon Family Support Network and Douglas County Education Service District held a community listening event Tuesday evening at the Roseburg Public Library with the goal of helping individuals and families navigate grief and loss.
The event featured a keynote presentation from Oregon Family Support Regional Director Lisa Butler focused on understanding the signs and symptoms of suicide, how to effectively communicate with family or friends about suicide and how to provide support to those who may be suffering.
“Oregon Family Support Network supports families who are raising kids with mental health and behavioral health challenges,” said Butler. “I’m a parent with four kids and one of my kids had a serious suicide attempt. This work with other families is super important just helping families ask the questions and get comfortable with using the word suicide and seeing possible signs.”
The presentation focused on many things including the risk factors for someone contemplating suicide, the warning signs involved and the many misconceptions surrounding the rhetoric involved with those suffering from suicidal thoughts.
One major takeaway from Butler’s presentation was that openly speaking about suicide can remove a stigma which can help those suffering from suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Other topics included how to spot warning signs, the risk factors and how to develop what are called “protective factors” such as resiliency, social connection, knowledge and support.
Adapt Integrated Health Care offered medication lock boxes, gun cases to safely store a pistol or rifle and various forms of information for their mental health service. Adapt Integrated Health Care provides for various health care needs including mental health care and substance abuse treatment, recovery resources and primary care in Douglas County.
Drew Winkelmaier is a reporter for The News-Review. He can be reached at dwinkelmaier@nrtoday.com.
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