REGISTER TODAY Lawrence County Out of the Darkness Walk Saturday, October, 5, 2024 Register at afsp.org/NEWCASTLE On-Site Registration Starts: 9:30 am Program Starts: 11:00 am Location: Riverwalk Memorial Park - 250 E. Washington St., New Castle, PA 16101 Contact: Michele Kelly-Thompson Contact Phone: 724-510-3271 Contact Email: mkthompson@humanservicescenter.net
Veterans experiencing criminal-legal difficulties are at significantly elevated risk for suicide (~150 per 100,000) compared to their non-legally involved peers (~40 per 100,000). Addressing criminal-legal involvement is therefore key to effective Veteran suicide prevention. Through this live virtual, knowledge-based webinar, attendees will learn about a recently developed psychotherapy program specifically designed to decrease risk of […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this October The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out October's schedule below. Join October’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Extinguishing the Fire: Managing Anger’s Destructive Potential. Caregiving has its challenges and managing […]
14th Annual Veteran Stand Down Friday, October 11, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Cascade Park, 1928 E. Washington Street, New Castle, PA Free for Vets and Service Members: Medical screenings, haircuts, hygiene products, boxed meals, and organization with resource information and referrals. For more info contact Missy Russell 724.658.7258 ext. 1414 Jess Putnam […]
Substance misuse is the second most frequent risk factor for suicide. The SP/SUD course is about how to recognize the warning signs of SUD and suicide, the intersection of SUD and suicide, and how stigma can affect help seekers and help givers. It is a one-hour virtual training designed for mental health professionals, health care […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this October The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out October's schedule below. Join October’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Extinguishing the Fire: Managing Anger’s Destructive Potential. Caregiving has its challenges and managing […]
The Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) is offering a three and a half-hour workshop on Moral Injury in Service Members. The workshop will be held online via Zoom, 17 October 2024, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern. Space in this event is limited and registration will close when capacity is reached, even if this is before the final registration deadline. […]
QPR – Suicide Prevention October 22, 2024 | 10:00AM–noon | Approved for 2 CE: UPITT | Session is Limited to 35 attendees White Deer Run proudly offers free and accredited learning opportunities for licensed clinicians who are providing behavioral healthcare services. New sessions are scheduled each month to support continued learning. These sessions are facilitated […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this October The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out October's schedule below. Join October’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Extinguishing the Fire: Managing Anger’s Destructive Potential. Caregiving has its challenges and managing […]
QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to teach professionals as well as lay “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide. This date also offers a 1-hour Counseling […]
Friday, November 1, 2024 Veterans Only 11 am - 12 pm, All Others 12 pm - 1:30 pm American Legion Post 778 150 Legion Memorial Lane Butler, PA 16001 A day offering free services, support, and resources for Veterans, their families, and those in need. For more information contact Allyson Rose 724-284-5114 Ashlee Hershberger 724-431-3643 […]
CALM: COUNSELING ON ACCESS TO LETHAL MEANS Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. The CALM course is about how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. It is a one-hour virtual training primarily designed for […]
