Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This webinar will explore how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. Discover who needs lethal means counseling and how to work with people at risk for suicide—and their families—to reduce access. Learn about what clients and families need to know, firearms laws relevant to mental health counseling, and what clinicians can do to increase safety with suicidal clients who have access to lethal means.

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain at least two reasons why reducing access to lethal means can prevent suicide.
• Identify clients for whom lethal means counseling is appropriate.
• Describe counseling strategies for raising the topic of lethal means and increase confidence and skill in applying these strategies with clients.