Date:  1/9/2024         

Location:  Friends Hospital, 4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia PA 19124                                                                     

Title of presentation:  The Chaos of Suicide

 Goals/Objectives:

1. Discuss Facts and Statistics concerning Suicide

2. Address the Problem of Suicide

3. Think Outside of the Box in Preventing Suicide

Name (s), credentials, title, affiliation, and biographical information of presenters pertaining to their background to address the objectives:

 Govan A. Martin, III

Chair/Executive Director/Founder of Suicide Prevention Alliance

Govan A. Martin, III is the Chair/Executive Director and founder of Suicide Prevention Alliance.  As Chair of Suicide Prevention Alliance, his main goal is to ‘Start the Conversation’ concerning suicide with the community, and those with lived experience (Attempt/Loss Survivors) to bring about a culture of change in how society views suicide by advocating for awareness and training in the prevention of suicide.  Govan realized that if he could ‘Connect through Hope’ with those who are having thoughts of suicide, he could make a difference and save lives. 

A leading advocate in suicide prevention, Govan collaborates with county suicide prevention task forces, legislators, and state/national leaders in the field of suicide prevention to facilitate change.  Govan offers a comprehensive work background in evidenced-based training (Master Trainer in QPR (Question Persuade Refer), a certified instructor for ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), a certified instructor in CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)) in suicide prevention, mental health wellness, and social services to save and improve the lives of the community.

Before starting his nonprofit work in suicide prevention, Govan served in the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) for 29 years as a State Trooper.  While in the PSP, he served as the longest-running Director of the Member Assistance Program (Peer Support Program) for the last 12 years of his career.  After retiring from the PSP in 2012, Govan started his nonprofit work in suicide prevention. Govan is passionate and driven to prevent suicide as he lost his brother to suicide in 1980. 

2.0 Credits: PDH, CAC, APA, SW CEU’s

9:30                 Networking

10:00               Introductions

10:00-12:00    Presentation

12:00               Announcements

12:15-1:00      Board Meeting

Food:              Continental Breakfast provided by host agency

Directions:     Phillyeap.org

Overview of Training:  TO PROVIDE ATTENDEES WITH INFORMATION ON SUICIDE AND STRATEGIES AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT SUICIDE WITHIN THE WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY.

Mailing Address for presenter(s): Govan A. Martin, III, 1690 Britannia Court, Harrisburg, PA 17112