FARMINGTON, N.M. — Eve’s Fund for Native American
Health Initiatives, in partnership with Four Corners Regional Health Center and
Utah Navajo Health System, will sponsor a suicide prevention workshop on October
30-31 at Whitehorse High School in Montezuma Creek, Utah.
Utah Navajo Health System, will sponsor a suicide prevention workshop on October
30-31 at Whitehorse High School in Montezuma Creek, Utah.
Dr. Clayton Small, a clinical psychologist and internationally known trainer in the areas of suicide prevention, team-trust building and youth leadership development, will conduct the educational program known as Native H.O.P.E. (Helping our People Endure) for 95 students in grades 9-10.
Native H.O.P.E. is a culturally based peer-counseling program that addresses suicide prevention and related risk factors such as substance abuse, violence, trauma/stress and depression. The curriculum is based on the theory that Native youth can break the “Code of Silence” and learn to help and support each other. The program supports the inclusion of Native culture, traditions, spirituality, ceremonies and humor.
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| Clayton Small, Ph.D.
Dr. Small will also hold a “Train the Trainers” session on Oct. 29 for adult volunteer facilitators so they have the tools to reinforce the program throughout the year. This reinforcement and the ongoing peer
support groups are two of the reasons for the program’s success. |
“Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death for American Indians ages 10-34,” said Barbara Crowell Roy, president of Eve’s Fund. “This Native H.O.P.E. workshop will give students at Whitehorse High School the skills, support and resources needed to help prevent suicide in their community.”
About Eve’s Fund:
Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives is a community based, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes hope and wellness among Native Americans, primarily in the Four Corners area of the United States. Dr. Robert M. Crowell and Barbara Crowell Roy founded Eve’s Fund in 2005 in memory of their daughter, Eve Erin Crowell. Over the past seven years, the organization has developed strong community partnerships and created prevention and education programs impacting thousands of Native children and young adults. For more information, go to https://evecrowellsfund.org or contact Barbara at: barbaracrowellroy@evecrowellsfund.org.
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