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Prevent Suicide Greater Milwaukee (PSGM) is a coalition of volunteers representing local agencies and organizations as well as the general community. PSGM is part of the state-wide initiative, Prevent Suicide Wisconsin (PSW). We are a community coalition working together to reduce the number of suicide attempts and deaths from suicide in Greater Milwaukee. We are an open coalition and invite new members who are interested in the cause of suicide prevention. We often refer to ourselves as PSGM for short. We are a no-pressure coalition! To belong can mean you attend a training “here and there” or you run an elaborate workgroup.
PSGM is a program of Jewish Family Services, and utilizes JFS' non-profit status for donations, etc. |
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PSGM Vision:
Community awareness and education regarding suicide will lead to early intervention and prevent suicide attempts and deaths by suicide.
PSGM Mission:
To reduce the impact suicide has on the Greater Milwaukee Community by way of increasing education, providing advocacy and support to those who are affected by suicide through post-vention.
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Coalition Organization
PSGM Steering Committee:
The Steering Committee’s responsibilities include coalition leadership, development and implementation of the PSGM strategic plan, and oversight of all PSGM workgroups, programs, training, and information disseminated by PSGM. The Steering Committee will carry out the mission and vision of PSGM, and will ensure that consideration is given to the perspective of all constituents of the coalition.
The Steering Committee holds monthly meetings.
PSGM Workgroups:
Task-oriented groups responsible for the implementation of specific PSGM programs, training and/or other objectives.
Workgroups hold task driven periodic meetings.
PSGM Coalition Partners:
Greater Milwaukee community organizations and individuals make up this network of coalition partners committed to an integrated and collaborative approach to suicide prevention consistent with the goals/objectives of PSGM and the Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Strategy. Partners provide input into coalition direction, policies, and activities.
PSGM Coalition Partner meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December.
Friends of PSGM:
Friends of PSGM support and attend PSGM activities, volunteer at PSGM events, help disseminate information on PSGM events, mission, etc.
Coalition Affiliation:
PSGM is a program of Jewish Family Services.
The Steering Committee’s responsibilities include coalition leadership, development and implementation of the PSGM strategic plan, and oversight of all PSGM workgroups, programs, training, and information disseminated by PSGM. The Steering Committee will carry out the mission and vision of PSGM, and will ensure that consideration is given to the perspective of all constituents of the coalition.
The Steering Committee holds monthly meetings.
PSGM Workgroups:
Task-oriented groups responsible for the implementation of specific PSGM programs, training and/or other objectives.
Workgroups hold task driven periodic meetings.
PSGM Coalition Partners:
Greater Milwaukee community organizations and individuals make up this network of coalition partners committed to an integrated and collaborative approach to suicide prevention consistent with the goals/objectives of PSGM and the Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Strategy. Partners provide input into coalition direction, policies, and activities.
PSGM Coalition Partner meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December.
Friends of PSGM:
Friends of PSGM support and attend PSGM activities, volunteer at PSGM events, help disseminate information on PSGM events, mission, etc.
Coalition Affiliation:
PSGM is a program of Jewish Family Services.
Coalition Activities
Workgroups
We encourage anyone with time, to join a workgroup or suggest the start of a new workgroup that pertains to our mission. Our coalition is fluid and we exist to meet the needs of our community. If there is an area that needs attention, please speak with a Co-chair and we can help you find others who share your passion.
We encourage anyone with time, to join a workgroup or suggest the start of a new workgroup that pertains to our mission. Our coalition is fluid and we exist to meet the needs of our community. If there is an area that needs attention, please speak with a Co-chair and we can help you find others who share your passion.
Community Involvement
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training
PSGM Certtified QPR trainers present QPR (Question Persuade Refer) Suicide Prevention skills training to many community organizations and groups.
To schedule a training, contact us at info@preventsuicidemke.com.
Community Conferences
PSGM plans, facilitate and host periodic conferences and workshops related to suicide prevention.
Out and About in the Community
PSGM is often asked to have a booth or table at local resource fairs. We attend these events in order to educate the public about suicide prevention. We are also asked to give presentations regarding suicide prevention at schools, churches, and other venues. We use our pool of expert speakers within PSGM to meet this need.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training
PSGM Certtified QPR trainers present QPR (Question Persuade Refer) Suicide Prevention skills training to many community organizations and groups.
- QPR is a 1 ½ hour training
- QPR Instructor Training Certification (Train the Trainer) is an 8-hour course offered periodically
To schedule a training, contact us at info@preventsuicidemke.com.
Community Conferences
PSGM plans, facilitate and host periodic conferences and workshops related to suicide prevention.
Out and About in the Community
PSGM is often asked to have a booth or table at local resource fairs. We attend these events in order to educate the public about suicide prevention. We are also asked to give presentations regarding suicide prevention at schools, churches, and other venues. We use our pool of expert speakers within PSGM to meet this need.
