The Resilient Veteran

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM)
2025-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
1 hour
This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, ASWB, and AAPA Category 1 CME.
Audience
This training is appropriate for mental health professionals, health care providers, social service professionals, and general public community members.
Presented by Pitt PERU and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor.
Description
Reducing access to lethal means (e.g., firearms and medications) is a proven strategy that can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. The CALM (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means) course focuses on providing participants with the tools and knowledge to reduce access to lethal methods. Designed primarily for mental health professionals, this one‑hour virtual training is also beneficial for health care providers, social service professionals, and anyone working with individuals at risk for suicide. The curriculum covers how to identify those who may benefit from lethal means counseling and offers practical guidance on collaborating with individuals and their families to create safer environments.
Participants will gain practical strategies to reduce access to lethal means, improve their ability to identify at‑risk individuals, and learn how to collaborate with families and communities to enhance safety.
Learning Objectives

Identify who needs lethal means counseling
Collaborate with individuals at risk and their families to reduce access to lethal methods.

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Questions? Contact Chris at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu
Funded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov

Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response (ITIC)
2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
1 hour
This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, ASWB, and AAPA Category 1 CME.
Audience
This training is appropriate for mental health professionals, health care providers, social service professionals, and general public community members.
Presented by Pitt PERU and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor.
Description
The Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response course describes the role of trauma in both risk for suicidal behaviors and in coping with suicide loss. The curriculum covers the SAMHSA principles of trauma-informed care and provides specific trauma-informed strategies to use with individuals at risk for suicide and survivors of suicide loss.
Participants will understand the role of trauma in suicide risk and coping with loss, be able to apply trauma-informed care principles, and use specific strategies to support survivors of suicide loss.
Learning Objectives

Understand the role of trauma in suicide risk
Learn the SAMHSA principles of trauma-informed care
Apply trauma-informed strategies when supporting survivors of suicide loss.

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Questions? Contact Chris at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu
Funded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov

Join Team USO at the Pittsburgh Marathon!
2025-05-04
Make your miles matter by running with Team USO in the 2025 Pittsburgh Marathon! Join Team USO to guarantee your spot at a discounted entry fee while helping to raise critical support for active-duty service members, Veterans, and their families.
As a Team USO participant, you’ll receive exclusive perks, including:

A Team USO singlet to show your pride.
Mentorship from past Team USO Boston Marathon runners.
A chance to connect with a community of runners committed to making a difference.

Whether you’re tackling the half marathon, full marathon, relay, or 4-mile event, you’ll be part of something bigger than just crossing the finish line. Limited spots are available!
What’s it about?
Supporting Team USO isn’t just about running; it’s about helping to bridge the gap for those who serve. Funds raised through this event provide resources and programs that foster connection, resilience, and mental wellness for service members and their families. While this event is not affiliated with the Department of Defense, your participation directly supports the USO’s mission of creating a home away from home for those who sacrifice so much.
How to Join:
Interested in participating? Apply now by visiting our website and completing the application form by Friday, January 17, 2025.
bit.ly/PittMarathon2025
More information: https://pa.uso.org
Run with purpose, run for those who serve, and run with Team USO!

2025 Winter Wonderland: Clarion County Resource Fair
2025-12-02 16:30 - 18:30
In-Person :: 2-hour :: Free Family Event
A countywide resource fair at the Clarion Mall with family activities and giveaways: SANTA, dinner, bounce houses, free raffle, and balloon animals. Registration opens at mall entrances at 4:15 p.m. No income guidelines.
Many families of Veterans look for supportive community events heading into the holidays; this fair can help connect households with local resources and lighthearted stress relief.
Location:Clarion Mall
Schedule:

4:15 PM – Registration opens (mall entrances)
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Resource fair open
6:00 PM – Raffle drawing

More information:Email: heather.beshaw@uhsinc.com, dthorpe@family-psych.org, jbowser@anrinfo.org
Heads up: we’re sharing this as a courtesy for Veterans and their families who may find it useful. Details come from the organizer and can change; this listing isn’t managed by The Resilient Veteran.

Veterans Christmas Party
2025-12-14 14:00 - 18:00
In-Person :: 4-hour :: Free Event
Join us for an afternoon of camaraderie, food, desserts, and prizes at the West Middlesex VFW Post 6233. This event is hosted by the Community Action Partnership of Mercer County and the West Middlesex VFW.
All Veterans, spouses, and families are welcome to attend and celebrate the holiday season together in a spirit of community and appreciation.
Why It Matters:
Holidays can be difficult for many, especially Veterans and their families. This gathering offers connection, shared joy, and a reminder that no one celebrates alone. Events like these strengthen community ties and honor those who have served.
RSVP by December 5, 2025: Contact Lori Johnson, Director of Planning & Development, Community Action Partnership of Mercer County, at ljohnson@capmercer.org or call 724-979-2276.
Location: West Middlesex VFW Post 6233, 3747 New Castle Road, West Middlesex, PA 16159.
