The Know the Signs suicide prevention campaign team implemented a variety of activities to facilitate the adaptation of suicide prevention materials for the Vietnamese community in California. The process included a workgroup of statewide stakeholders who guided the development of the materials and offered insights on the population's cultural perspectives on suicide prevention efforts and effective approaches to reach potential helpers in the Vietnamese community. This report also includes demographic information, notes from the focus group that tested the materials as well as information about the partnership with the Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) for the distribution of customized materials in San Diego County. The Appendix includes a translation of the materials. One report is provided: Full Workgroup Report: KTS Materials for the Vietnamese Community.
Cultural Handout: KTS Materials for the Vietnamese Community
The handout provides a brief overview of the language adaptation and design process, as well as information about the community partners, including the Union of Pan Asian Communities, that were part of the process.
Suicide Prevention Outreach Materials for the Vietnamese Community*
Poster reaching helpers of older adults (In Vietnamese) This poster has been designed to reach helpers of older adults.
The poster can be downloaded in two sizes (8.5 by 11 and 11 by 17) and two versions are provided: a low resolution version suitable for electronic distribution and a print ready version. Poster reaching helpers of youth and young adults (In Vietnamese) This poster has been designed to reach helpers of youth and young adults. The poster can be downloaded in two sizes (8.5 by 11 and 11 by 17) and two versions are provided: a low resolution version suitable for electronic distribution and a print ready version.
Poster (In English)
This poster has been designed to reach helpers of youth and young adults. The poster can be downloaded in two sizes (8.5 by 11 and 11 by 17) and two versions are provided: a low resolution version suitable for electronic distribution and a print ready version.
Brochure (Bilingual in English and Vietnamese)
This 8-panel brochure provides information about warning signs, how to find the words to offer support to someone and a link to the campaign website for national and local resources. The final size of the printed, folded brochure is 4" x 9". The brochure features the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, but also has room on the Reach Out panels to include a sticker or stamp with local resource information. Two versions are provided: a low resolution version suitable for electronic distribution and a print ready version.
*Customized materials for San Diego and Los Angeles counties also available upon request.
The materials can be downloaded in two formats: print ready files and electronic files. The electronic files can be shared via email and printed on your home or office computer. The print ready files can be submitted to outside printers at your local print shop.
Brochures are also available for purchase through the Each Mind Matters Shop.