While everything may look merry and bright, the holidays can bring extra stress and pressure and stir up feelings of overwhelming grief and loneliness. We can each make a difference by checking in and reaching out to our friends, family members, coworkers, and neighbors who are showing signs of distress or are in crisis.

The next ABC Suicide Prevention Partner class will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15 in the upstairs classroom at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos. Ask, Be Present, Connect is a 60 minute class that addresses how to prevent suicide. During the class you will learn about the common causes of suicidal behavior, the warning signs of suicide, and how to get help for a person in crisis.

You will receive a one-year certificate as an ABC Suicide Prevention Partner upon completing the class. RSVP to coblentz.kristine@gmail.com or mulan.chanrandel@sfcc.edu.

Our collective community goal is to train as many partners as possible. This class is free and open to the public.