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Sometimes it can feel like there was something we could or should have done when something like that happens. Have you felt this way? What do you do when that happens?”

Help create a connection between the teenager and her family member. Tell her when she can expect to see her family member again.

“Would you like to go with me to visit your sister? She is going to stay in the hospital for a few days. Would you like to email her or send her a card?”

Allow her not to talk if she desires, and to choose who she talks to. Discuss how your teenager can share this information with family and friends.

“If you don’t want to talk about it now, I understand. Maybe you’ll be ready to talk about things in a few days. Your friend Jane has supported you before; do you think it might help to talk with her?”

Let her know you are getting support, and encourage her to find ways to rely on and build her own support system.

“I’ve been talking with Grandma about this, and have also decided to talk to a Psychologist. You can come with me if you like. There are also support groups in town you can join. You could also talk about this with your guidance counselor or your teacher, Ms. Davis.”

Help your teen prepare for a family member’s return, if they have spent time in the hospital following a suicide attempt.

“Your sister will be ready to leave the hospital on Thursday. Is there anything you’d like to talk about or ask me before she comes home?”

Resources
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) for Youth — www.taps.org/youthprograms/
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) for Young Adults (ages 18-25) — www.taps.org/youngadults/
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Eluna Network's Camp Erin

A Last Note
This information is intended to help inform and guide adults when talking with a teenager about a suicide attempt in the family.
California’s Child Welfare System: Addressing Disproportionalities and Disparities
Research suggests that culturally relevant programs and services—that is, programs and services that are designed and tailored specifically for communities and families with shared backgrounds and common experiences (such as Black or Native American communities), and that are led by members of those communities—are effective because families are able to engage more meaningfully and avoid cultural misinterpretation, thereby leading to more successful child welfare outcomes. We provide some examples of such programs currently offered in some counties in the box below. 

Examples of Culturally Relevant and Community‑Led Prevention Programs
A number of California counties have “cultural broker” programs, which are community‑led initiatives that work with families from overrepresented communities who have an open child welfare case (or are at risk of child welfare system intervention). Through these initiatives, community members—some of whom also have been involved with the child welfare system—support families by helping to facilitate interactions with social workers and the courts, and to navigate the array of county and local services. For example, cultural broker programs in Sacramento County and Fresno County have contributed to reducing the number of Black families involved with the programs that enter foster care, and increasing reunifications. 
Some tribes also have culturally relevant and community‑led programs. For example, in San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial Counties, the My Two Aunties Program is run primarily by Native American women and currently supports families in nine local tribes. The home visiting program incorporates tribal family and kinship traditions to strengthen parenting capacity and child health and well‑being, while also helping families process historical traumas by embracing local languages, legends, and Native American history.

Economic Supports—a Key Form of Primary Prevention—Are Limited and Exist Largely Outside the Child Welfare System. Given that poverty correlates significantly with child maltreatment and child welfare system involvement, economic supports can help address this key underlying risk factor. However, prevention as provided through the child welfare system consists mostly of services (such as substance use disorder treatment and mental health counseling) rather than economic supports for the family. The state provides various economic/concrete supports through other programs outside the child welfare system, such as California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi‑Cal, housing assistance programs, and subsidized child care programs.
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And because we haven’t gotten it right, too many of our Veterans don’t come to VA for the care, benefits, and services they’ve earned, and so richly deserve.
But what VA is doing differently—what we didn’t do well for so long—is pairing Veteran-centric care with new innovations in suicide prevention. Listening to the Veterans we serve. Building trust. It’s so simple, yet so powerful. And that right there—trust—that’s exactly what our partnership is all about. You’ve earned the trust of Vets in the community. And that kind of trust can make all the difference in the world. With your help, we’re fighting to remove the stigma of mental health, the stigma of talking about suicide, and the stigma that keeps Veterans from reaching out for help. We’re fighting to counter the narrative that a Veteran who needs help is a victim or is broken. Too often, that narrative threatens to degrade our Veterans, perhaps make them feel like their value and human dignity is diminished because of these challenges. But let me be clear: it’s the narrative, not the Veteran, that’s broken.
So we’re working together alongside faith and community leaders to fix that broken narrative. In partnership with the Ad Council, we launched a national campaign called “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” This campaign encourages Veterans to seek help for their life challenges before they reach a crisis point. Research shows that the time between suicidal ideation—thinking about taking one’s life—and the action is remarkably short. 24% take their lives within 5 minutes, 48% take their lives within 20 minutes,  and 71% take their lives within 60 minutes. Think about that. The thought, plan, and attempt of suicide can occur in 60 minutes or less nearly 75% of the time. Now, if the attempt is paired with a highly lethal means such as a firearm, it results in death 90% of the time. Here’s my point: every minute—every second—matters for a Veteran in crisis.
“Don’t Wait, Reach Out” normalizes the act of reaching out before the thought, before the boiling point, before the crisis.
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The thought, plan, and attempt of suicide can occur in 60 minutes or less nearly 75% of the time. Now, if the attempt is paired with a highly lethal means such as a firearm, it results in death 90% of the time. Here’s my point: every minute—every second—matters for a Veteran in crisis.
“Don’t Wait, Reach Out” normalizes the act of reaching out before the thought, before the boiling point, before the crisis. Every time a Vet goes to the “Don’t Wait, Reach Out” website, they can access scientifically proven, clinically validated information that can help them prepare and plan for times of crisis. As they click on the various links, Veterans can see all of the different challenges they may be facing that are related to suicide. Perhaps it’s legal problems or incarceration, a new cancer diagnosis or the death of a child, the pandemic, a strained relationship, chronic pain, substance abuse, homelessness, financial problems, job transitions, and so much more. What “Don’t Wait, Reach Out” shows is that there is no single path to suicide. And it’s not always one thing, one problem, or one challenge in life.
When people come to a boiling point, they may not have a diagnosis for PTSD or substance use disorder. In fact, over 40% of Veterans who were enrolled in VHA for health care—and died by suicide—had no mental health diagnosis. And in a recent analysis of 365 research studies over 50 years, mental health indicators were only weakly correlated with suicide or suicide attempts. So that means that any of those interconnected, unpredictable, and complicated factors I highlighted can create intense moments of crisis that can lead to utter despair, hopelessness, and suicide. There is enormous power in reaching out. There is enormous power in bringing the Veterans we serve into contact with a real person. There is enormous power in linking them up with someone who is ready and willing to help them contend with any crisis. So I’ll say it again.
Please, check in with the Veterans in your life who may be going through a rough time, and encourage them to reach out if they need help. Visit VA.gov/REACH for resources, today.
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Mediator Referral List | Superior Court of California | County of Tulare
Phone: (661) 861-6191Fax: (661) 861-6190ken@kmbmediation.com

$300.00 per hour
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Russell D. Cook1233 West Shaw, Suite 100
	Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 225-2510Fax: (559) 229-3941rdcook@rdcooklaw.com

Half Day: $1,800
Full day:  $3,600

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Bret M. Geckeler6077 Coffee Rd., Ste 4, PMB1033
	Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: (661)205-5106mediate@bretgeckeler.com

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M. Troy Hazelton3585 W. Beechwood Ave, Suite 101
	Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 431-1300Fax: (559) 431-1442Thazelton@pgllp.com

$415 per hour
Fees are divided evenly among the parties unless advised otherwise.

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Lee M. Jacobson1690 W. Shaw Avenue, Suite 201
	Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 448-0400Fax: (559) 448-0123lmj@jhnmlaw.com

$290.00 per hour

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Leah Catherine Launey42490 Kaweah River Drive
	Three Rivers, CA 93271
Phone: (559) 561-4270Fax: (559) 561-4273lclauney@launeymediation.com

$175.00 per hour
	2 hour minimum

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Kevin Little
Physical Address:
1225 East Divisadero Street
Fresno, California 93721
Mail and Delivery Address:
Post Office Box 8656
Fresno, California 93747
Telephone: (559) 342-5800
Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Suicide Prevention - Talking to Kids (T2K) about Suicide - MIRECC / CoE
Teenagers may benefit from discussing boundaries about disclosing information with friends, classmates and on social media outlets.

What to say to your child

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Examples

Start with her level of awareness and understanding of the situation.

“Last night your brother was having a difficult time. What do you remember?”

Use her level of understanding and questions about the event as a guide when describing what happened.

“As you’ve noticed, Mom has been feeling depressed lately and drinking alcohol to cope. She felt so down last night that she had some suicidal thoughts and feelings.”

Inform your teenager about emotional struggles and healthy problem-solving and coping strategies.

“Grandpa has been very depressed. Sometimes when people feel that way, they can also feel hopeless about the future and they are not able to think of healthy ways to deal with problems. Have you experienced these feelings? How do you cope?”

Address guilt, blame, shame and responsibility.

“I want you to know that this is not your fault, or anyone’s fault.”

Assure your teenager that her family member is getting treatment/care.

“Dad is getting treatment at the hospital to help him deal with depression, and to connect him with other people who understand his situation and support him as he gets well.”

Let her know that her daily routine will stay the same.

“Even though it is different that Mom is not here, you will still go to school tomorrow.”

Encourage her to express her feelings, and her to know that her reactions are expected and normal. Invite her to ask any questions, and share her thoughts about the situation.

“How are you feeling about everything that’s going on? Sometimes it can feel like there was something we could or should have done when something like that happens. Have you felt this way? What do you do when that happens?”

Help create a connection between the teenager and her family member. Tell her when she can expect to see her family member again.

“Would you like to go with me to visit your sister? She is going to stay in the hospital for a few days.
Mental Health Summit - VA News
There is enormous power in reaching out. There is enormous power in bringing the Veterans we serve into contact with a real person. There is enormous power in linking them up with someone who is ready and willing to help them contend with any crisis. So I’ll say it again.
Please, check in with the Veterans in your life who may be going through a rough time, and encourage them to reach out if they need help. Visit VA.gov/REACH for resources, today.
I know you’ll discuss this work in more detail throughout the course of the day, but let me quickly tell you about six of VA’s Veteran-centric, innovative solutions; inspiring work designed to save lives and get Veterans the world-class care they need, wherever and whenever they need it.
First, we are now working with more than 1,000 local community coalitions engaged in ending Veteran suicide. These coalitions—faith-based and community groups, health technology companies, universities, Veteran Service Organizations, and others—now reach more than 7.5 million Veterans. These trusted partners, like so many of you in this room, work with Veterans in their neighborhoods, in their communities, around the country. Because Veterans need and deserve suicide prevention solutions that meet them where they are, rather than expecting them to come to us.
Second, we rolled out 988 Press 1, the brand-new national suicide prevention lifeline that connects Veterans quickly and directly to the Veterans Crisis Line. Since that launch, the hotline has fielded over one million calls, texts, and messages—with an average time to answer of just under 10 seconds. And every second counts in a time of crisis, so Veterans are getting the help they need when they need it most.
Third, we’re significantly expanding VA coverage through the COMPACT Act—opening doors of emergency care for Veterans in crisis, access to any health care facility—VA or not—for free emergency mental health care for any Veteran, whether or not they are enrolled in VA care.
Fourth, we announced a final round of prizes through our Mission Daybreak challenge totaling nearly $20 million across 40 teams to build-out proven new innovative solutions in suicide prevention developed by Americans in communities across the country.
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Announcement: Tulare County Superior Court Introduces Our Virtual Public Counter -

The Tulare County Superior Court is excited to announce our new service, the Virtual Public Counter.  Accessed via mobile device or computer, our virtual public counter offers real-time, face-to-face interactions with our Superior Court support team, potentially alleviating the need for a physical visit to the court. They assist with a variety of services like court records requests, payments, and self-help.  Due to procedural logistics some services may require an in-person visit.  Click here to try it now.

 

 

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Welcome to the Online Orientation for Family Court Services. If you have been mandated by the Court or requested to complete this orientation by Family Court Services staff, you are required to complete Parts One and Two of this orientation.  Part Three of this orientation is required only if you have made current or past allegations of domestic violence against the other party in the case. Before beginning this process, be sure to have your court paperwork with you as you will need to enter your case number, mediation appointment date, and next court date in your Intake form.
NOTE: If you are taking this orientation for information only, please do not complete part two or three below.

Part One: (required) consists of information about what to expect from family court mediation which includes a 30-minute video entitled: Orientation to Family Court Mediation and Child Custody Recommending Counseling here. 

Part Two: (required) consists of completing the Intake Form here. After submitting the Intake Form, you will receive an email confirmation of your Intake Form if an email address was provided. *
Mediator Referral List | Superior Court of California | County of Tulare
Phone: (559) 561-4270Fax: (559) 561-4273lclauney@launeymediation.com

$175.00 per hour
	2 hour minimum

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Kevin Little
Physical Address:
1225 East Divisadero Street
Fresno, California 93721
Mail and Delivery Address:
Post Office Box 8656
Fresno, California 93747
Telephone: (559) 342-5800
Facsimile: (559) 242-2400
Email: kevin@kevinglittle.com
Website: http://www.kevinlittle.com 

Half Day $2,000
	Full Day $4,000

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Douglas E. Noll
	P.O. Box 2336
	Clovis, CA 93613
Phone: (800) 785-4487Fax: (877) 765-1353doug@nollassociates.com

$2,500 per party per day

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Honorable Patrick J. O'Hara (Ret.)300 N. Willis
	Visalia, CA 93291
Phone: (559) 429-4570Fax: (559) 429-4575judgeohara@judgeohara.comWebsite: http://www.judgeohara.com

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Honorable Robert H. Oliver (Ret.)5260 N. Palm Ave, Fourth Floor
	Fresno, CA 93704
Fax: (559)432-5620roliver@bakermanock.com

Half Day $3,000
	Full Day $5,000
$500 per additional hour 

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James M. Phillips8080 N. Palm Ave, Suite 101
	Fresno, CA 93711Phone: (559) 261-9340Fax: (888) 974-4321phillipsgp@aol.com

$2,500 per side (Half Day)