Update: Medication Rating Rule Withdrawn, Prior Standard Restored

Aug 6, 2026Chris ChirdonNews

We published an earlier article while the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was changing the rules for disability ratings. This update explains what happened next. Thanks to a reader […]

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

Jun 30, 2026Chris ChirdonGatekeeper Training, Intervention Strategies, Mental Health, QPR, Substance Use Disorder, Suicide Prevention

Training Details Duration2 hours CostFree ApprovalsThis activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, APA, ASWB, and AAPA Category 1 CME. Quantity2 hours CE ProviderPitt […]

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM)

Jun 30, 2026Chris ChirdonCALM, Counseling on Access to Lethal Means, Lethal Means Counseling, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention

Training Details Duration1 hour CostFree ApprovalsThis activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, APA, ASWB, and AAPA Category 1 CME. Quantity1 hour CE ProviderPitt […]

Suicide Prevention: Links to Substance Use Disorder Care (SUD)

Jun 30, 2026Chris ChirdonCo-Occurring Disorders, Harm Reduction, Mental Health, Overdose Prevention, Substance Use Disorder, SUD, Suicide Prevention, Veterans, Warm Handoff

Training Details Duration1 hour CostFree ApprovalsThis activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, APA, ASWB, AAPA Category 1 CME, and ACPE. Quantity1 hour CE […]

Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response (ITIC)

Jun 30, 2026Chris ChirdonCrisis Response, Mental Health, SAMHSA Principles, Suicide Prevention, Trauma-Informed Care

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

Jun 24, 2026Chris ChirdonGatekeeper Training, Intervention Strategies, Mental Health, QPR, Substance Use Disorder, Suicide Prevention

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM)

Jun 24, 2026Chris ChirdonCALM, Counseling on Access to Lethal Means, Lethal Means Counseling, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention: Links to Substance Use Disorder Care (SUD)

Jun 24, 2026Chris ChirdonCo-Occurring Disorders, Harm Reduction, Mental Health, Overdose Prevention, Substance Use Disorder, SUD, Suicide Prevention, Veterans, Warm Handoff

Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response (ITIC)

Jun 24, 2026Chris ChirdonCrisis Response, Mental Health, SAMHSA Principles, Suicide Prevention, Trauma-Informed Care

You Are the Superhero of Your Mental Health: Mental Health Awareness Fair (Indiana County)

May 6, 2026Chris Chirdon

Featured Partner Event :: In-Person :: Free The Indiana County Community Support Program will host its annual You Are the Superhero of Your Mental Health Mental Health Awareness Fair on […]

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Update: Medication Rating Rule Withdrawn, Prior Standard Restored

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM)

Suicide Prevention: Links to Substance Use Disorder Care (SUD)

Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response (ITIC)

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM)

Suicide Prevention: Links to Substance Use Disorder Care (SUD)

Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response (ITIC)

You Are the Superhero of Your Mental Health: Mental Health Awareness Fair (Indiana County)

Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response (ITIC)

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM)