Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (L.O.S.S.): A Vital First Responder Initiative
This content discusses the significance of the L.O.S.S. first responder team in offering support to suicide survivors, reducing time to seek help, and building a community of support. It highlights the history, impact, and key accomplishments of these teams in postvention efforts.
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Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors L.O.S.S. A First Responder Approach To Postvention NAME & DATE
Suicide and Postvention ___________ County Suicide statistics At risk population statistics Define Postvention 2
L.O.S.S. First Responder Team What is it? A team of trained survivors and counselors acting in a volunteer capacity who go to the scene of a suicide to disseminate information about resources and to be an instillation of hope for the newly bereaved. 3
L.O.S.S. First Responder Team Why is it important? Survivors of suicide are more likely to take their life. Reduction in length of time from loss to getting help. There are thousands of survivors across Ohio including many in ________ county. 4
L.O.S.S. First Responder Team What is the history? The first team was launched in 1998 in Baton Rouge, LA. Numerous teams have since launched. Documentary Survivors of Suicide: those left behind on the L.O.S.S. model was aired on the Discovery Channel in 2004. Multiple L.O.S.S. teams exist in Ohio. Key initiative for Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services 5
L.O.S.S. First Responder Team Are there results where teams are currently implemented? Significant reduction in time between loss and getting help. Law enforcement and coroner s offices three-fold impact. Promotes community among suicide loss survivors Those served by a L.O.S.S. team often join a team. *Please reference www.lossteam.com as the original source for specific metrics 6
L.O.S.S. First Responder Team _______ County Key Accomplishments towards Implementation through MM/YY These are just examples: Attended National LOSS Conf and training in MM/YY. L.O.S.S. Planning team established in MM/YY. Rough draft outline of strategy and next steps identified in MM/YY. Logan/Champaign County L.O.S.S. team meeting in MM/YY. Buy in from _______County Coroner received in MM/YY. Partnership with Investigators at Coroner s office established in MM/YY. Approval from _______County Sheriff obtained in MM/YY. 7
L.O.S.S. First Responder Team ______County Upcoming Milestones and Dates These are just examples: Identify/recruit stakeholders/partners and volunteers: March, 2014- September, 2014. Tactical tasks completed: March, 2014-October, 2014. Train team members and key team supporters: June, 2014-October 6, 2014. Launch: November 1, 2014. Implement process around sustaining and growing L.O.S.S. team. 8
L.O.S.S. First Responder Team How will we measure success? These are just examples: Increase in attendance of Survivor of Suicide support group meetings. Fewer follow-up phone calls to Coroner s Office. Fewer follow-up phone calls to Law Enforcement. 9
L.O.S.S. First Responder Team What Would We Like from Stakeholders? These are just examples: Feedback and buy-in of L.O.S.S. First Responder Team model Volunteer and resource support Financial support 10
