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A Toolkit for Senior Living Communities (SPARK Kit)
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This toolkit equips senior living staff with resources to promote mental health, suicide prevention, and encourages active participation among residents. It includes guidelines for integrating suicide prevention into ongoing programs, hands-on tools, and training manuals.

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SMA10-4515
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June 2010
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