Are you interested in joining the Alliance?
There are many ways you can engage in the work the Alliance is doing depending on your capacity.
Would you like to stay updated with the work we are doing but can’t attend meetings at this time? Join our listserv to receive regular updates about what we’re up to and suicide prevention events from across the state.
Would you like to attend a meeting once every three months? Register for our full Alliance Quarterly meeting.
Is there a specific area of suicide prevention work that you are drawn to and want to do more in? Look at our monthly Committees and Advisory Groups to see which one you would like to get more involved with.
Would you like to learn more about policy and legislative work? Join use for our advocacy efforts.
Do you want to hear about work being done across the state? Join us for one of our quarterly Coalition Webinars.
Are you a youth or young adult who would like to give input on a specific issue that is important to you? Sign-up for a focus group and receive a stipend for your attendance.
If you are interested in the work of suicide prevention, the Alliance is a place for you. Please let us know how we can best support you to connect more to our work. Email Jenn at jfraga@aocmhp.org for more.
Sign up for the Alliance Listserv
Email Jenn to get on our email Listserv. Alliance emails are sent out at least every other week. Listserv emails include Alliance updates, community resources, job announcements, and other great information. Folks on the listserv also receive outlook meeting invites for Alliance Quarterly Webinars.
Attend Alliance Quarterly Meetings
These meetings take place the second Friday of March, June, September, and December and follow a Review, Preview, and Big View format when discussing Alliance business.
Join a Committee or Advisory Group
The Alliance has a variety of committees and advisory groups comprised of a variety of stakeholders working together on a focused critical area related to implementation of YSIPP.
Join our Advocacy Efforts
Participate in our policy advocacy through testifying, working with legislators, providing feedback on Oregon Administrative Rules through Rules Advisory Committees, or providing input and recommendations for upcoming legislative sessions.
Quarterly Webinars
Alliance Staff hold Webinars for suicide prevention advocates from across the state to connect and allow space for Regional Suicide Prevention Coalitions to share the work that is being done.
Youth Engagement
After hearing feedback from youth and young adults engaged in the Alliance, we have started holding one-time focus groups to hear from youth and young adults on specific topics relating to suicide prevention and mental health.