On this week’s episode, we’re talking with Jordan Brooks about reducing the stigma associated with suicide, starting meaningful conversations, and the noteworthy resources available in our state. 

Jordan Brooks serves as the Regional Suicide Prevention Program Manager for DBHDS Region 1, as well as the Lock and Talk Virginia Coordinator— a comprehensive suicide prevention initiative provided across the Commonwealth. Jordan has served in the Prevention field for 4 years, with a passion for mental health education/awareness and suicide prevention. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor within the Commonwealth of Virginia and has over 12 years of experience working as a crisis clinician for both youth and adults. Jordan is a certified Instructor for training programs to include: Mental Health First Aid for Youth, Adult, Public Safety and Fire/EMS Curricula, safeTALK, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), REVIVE!, and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) for law enforcement and first responders. Jordan currently co-chairs the Suicide Prevention Awareness and Resource Council (SPARC) in Charlottesville, VA. 

TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide loss and suicidal ideation are discussed throughout this conversation.

Jordan’s Contact Information: [email protected]

Lock and Talk VA: https://lockandtalk.org

Mental Health First Aid: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/

SafeTALK: https://www.livingworks.net/safetalk

QPR Institute: https://qprinstitute.com/

The views and opinions expressed on Awareness 2 Action are those of the guests and host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Prevention Department or Northwestern Community Services.