Sunday September 20, 2009, 12:27 pm
""They want the tools, they want the language, they want to know what the resources are what the most helpful responses may be to any given situation both based on their past experiences and what they may deal with in the future," said Martha Reisner, the executive director of the CRTC.

"I want them to learn not to miss, dismiss or avoid talking about suicide, helping people with thoughts of suicide," said Melanie Puorto, the director of Suicide Prevention Initiatives for the New York State Department of Mental Health. "And generally be educated about what we can we do to prevent suicide, and to intervene suicide and to provide care for people after suicide."

Puorto has conducted training sessions like this all over the state.

"It's really crucial that people begin the learning process," said Puorto."

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Monday September 21, 2009, 4:14 am
This learning is vital and i think it is wonderful that these people would take the time and effort to counsel those in need

Monday September 21, 2009, 10:52 am
crtc is doing the right thing, as is puoto and anyone else getting or giving training. i am being treated now by wonderful people. for like conditions. all we need is help. get some or give some..a blessing either way. great story