The Resilient Veteran

QPR Training
2024-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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.
Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. 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 an individual who can recognize a crisis and the warning signs of someone possibly contemplating suicide. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents. friends, neighbors, teachers, athletic coaches, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education.
You can access the registration online. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!
QPR Training Sessions
• Friday, August 23, 2024, 2:00-4:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 11 :00 AM-1:00 PM
• Monday, September 16, 2024, 12:00-2:00 PM

Butler County, PA Suicide Awareness Remembrance Rally
2024-09-04 17:00 - 19:00
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The Butler County Suicide Coalition is holding an event each week in September to remember those we have lost while raising awareness and sharing prevention resources.
September 4, 2024: Suicide Awareness Remembrance Rally 5:00pm Diamond Park, Main St Butler PA. A time of support and remembrance for our community.
For more info contact Amy Cirelli at 724-284-5114.

Butler County, PA Warrior Walk
2024-09-08 14:00 - 17:00
Sunday, September 8th at 2pm
Karns City Athletic Field
In memory of Tyler J. Barger
#beheretomorrow
All money raised from the walk goes to iRise to Save Lives for suicide prevention, education, and awareness.

Butler, PA Community Mental Health Summit
2024-09-10 08:00 - 17:00
SAVE THE DATE for the annual Butler VA Health Care System’s Mental Health Summit to be held on September 10. This year’s theme is “Stop the Stigma!” In-person attendance will be limited, but there will be an option to participate virtually. The event will be held at the Abie Abraham VA Health Care Center, Auditorium, located at 353 North Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001. Please call 878-271-6172 to register or for more information.

QPR Training
2024-09-10 11:00 - 13:00
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.
Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. 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 an individual who can recognize a crisis and the warning signs of someone possibly contemplating suicide. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents. friends, neighbors, teachers, athletic coaches, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education.
You can access the registration online. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!
QPR Training Sessions
• Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 11 :00 AM-1:00 PM
• Monday, September 16, 2024, 12:00-2:00 PM

Nurturing Hope: Supporting Loved Ones Who Have Passive Suicidal Thoughts
2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:00
Nurturing Hope: Supporting Loved Ones Who Have Passive Suicidal Thoughts, sponsored by Families for Depression Awareness.
Airing Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm ET
Learn more online
Watch live on Facebook or YouTube
Dealing with chronic passive suicidal thoughts can feel like being stuck in a dark tunnel with no end in sight, both for the individual going through them and for their caregivers. It’s an experience that can feel isolating and overwhelming, but it’s not something you have to face alone.
Join us for “Nurturing Hope: Supporting Loved Ones Who Have Passive Suicidal Thoughts”, a livestream panel discussion that aims to illuminate the difficult nature of passive suicidality. We’ll explore ways to navigate these delicate situations, offering resources and strategies for caregivers. Together, we can foster open conversations, encourage understanding, and provide crucial support for our loved ones.

Presenters

Kiara Alvarez, PhD

Kiara Alvarez, PhD is a Bloomberg Assistant Professor of American Health in the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is a licensed psychologist and holds a joint appointment at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her research focuses on youth mental health equity, suicide prevention, and the well-being of Latinx and immigrant youth, including family-centered approaches to integrating mental health into primary care and community settings. She is on the Board of Directors for the Society for Prevention Research and steering committee for the Youth Suicide Research Consortium.

Johanna Louie, LCSW

Johanna Louie is a licensed clinical social worker passionate about caring for caregivers. In 10+ years of working in suicide prevention, she has served in roles like crisis line manager and psychotherapist, as well as directed clinical training programs. In 2018, she co-founded Suicide Is Different (SID) with Daniela Zanich. To this day, SID continues to provide support services for both professional and family caregivers caring for someone thinking about suicide. Johanna holds Master’s Degrees in Social Work from Columbia University and Human Behavior from the University of Southern California.

Imadé Nibokun

Imadé (ee-MAH-day) is a writer, mental health advocate, and founder of Depressed While Black®. She is a suicide attempt survivor who lives with clinical depression and borderline personality disorder. Imadé first developed Depressed While Black as her 2015 Columbia University Non-Fiction Creative Writing MFA thesis. Depressed While Black has grown into an online community and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that donates Black-affirming personal care items to psychiatric patients and connects people to Black therapists.

Lisa Mecham, MSW, Moderator

Lisa Mecham, MSW, is a writer and freelance editor based in California. Her work has been featured in The New York Times: Tiny Modern Love and Roxane Gay’s bestselling anthology Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture. Lisa’s writing about redefining her family and staying legally married to her husband, despite their separation, has been published in The On Being Project and HuffPost. Lisa’s interests center around resiliency, agency, and hope, with a particular focus on empowering women. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

Caregiver Support Program: Setting Boundaries
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:00
Join the Caregiver Support Program this September
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out September’s schedule below.

Setting Boundaries
Join September’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Good Grief: Finding Hope in the Necessary Losses of Being a Caregiver. Calls will be held on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. ET (Presented in Spanish)

To listen to the CSL monthly education calls, dial +1 347-566-4838 Conference ID: 521 546 087#. Caregivers who are unable to listen to the calls can access presentations on the CSL webpage.
Reach Out to Your Caregiver Support Team!
Every VA facility has a Caregiver Support Team (CST). CST’s provide support and service referrals, and valuable information about resources to help you stay informed and supported as you care for your Veteran. Contact your local CST to learn about more events happening in your area.

Butler County, PA QPR Training Sessions
2024-09-13 09:00 - 15:00
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The Butler County Suicide Coalition is holding an event each week in September to remember those we have lost while raising awareness and sharing prevention resources.
September 13: QPR Suicide Prevention Trainings. Learn how to save a life. Trainings are at BCHS at 9am and 1pm.
For more info or to register to attend either class session, contact Amy Cirelli at 724-284-5114.

Butler County Suicide Healing and Remembrance Mass
2024-09-15 14:00 - 15:00
Suicide Healing and Remembrance Mass
September is Suicide Prevention Month. There were 35 suicides in Butler County last year. Suicide remains a serious public threat that touches the lives of many Americans. Please join us for a Suicide Healing and Remembrance Mass on Sunday, September 15 at 2:00 at St. John the Evangelist Church (668 Clearfield Road, Fenelton, PA).
This Mass will be a time to remember our loved ones lost to suicide and to pray for people who have struggled with suicide ideation. The Mass will also acknowledge the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. If you choose, you will have an opportunity to place your loved one’s name in the church as a memorial for the month of September. Please join us to pray for those suffering with mental illness and those who have been affected by suicide.

QPR + CALM Training
2024-09-16 12:00 - 14:00
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 on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM) directly after the QPR sessions. You can opt-in to one or both trainings.
Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. 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 an individual who can recognize a crisis and the warning signs of someone possibly contemplating suicide. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents. friends, neighbors, teachers, athletic coaches, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education.
You can access the registration online. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!
QPR Training Sessions
• Monday, September 16, 2024, 12:00-2:00 PM

Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Group
2024-09-17 17:00 - 18:00
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide?
Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Group
Held the THIRD Tuesday of the month
5:00PM-6:00PM
Mercer Area Library
110 E Venango St, Mercer, PA 16137
Must be at least 18 years old to attend
Facilitators are peers who have been trained to help those with a loss by suicide and want to help others cope with the loss of loved ones.
For more information contact Anna @ Mercer County Behavioral Health 724-662-1550 EXT. 190

Caregiver Support Program: Setting Boundaries
2024-09-18 15:00 - 16:00
Join the Caregiver Support Program this September
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out September’s schedule below.

Setting Boundaries
Join September’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Good Grief: Finding Hope in the Necessary Losses of Being a Caregiver. Calls will be held on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. ET (Presented in Spanish)

To listen to the CSL monthly education calls, dial +1 347-566-4838 Conference ID: 521 546 087#. Caregivers who are unable to listen to the calls can access presentations on the CSL webpage.
Reach Out to Your Caregiver Support Team!
Every VA facility has a Caregiver Support Team (CST). CST’s provide support and service referrals, and valuable information about resources to help you stay informed and supported as you care for your Veteran. Contact your local CST to learn about more events happening in your area.

The Ripple Effect in Butler, PA
2024-09-18 17:30 - 20:00
The Butler County Suicide Coalition, Butler VA Health Care System, and The Penn Theater are hosting a free viewing of the Kevin Hines documentary: The Ripple Effect
In 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge and lived. He made The Ripple Effect as a way to share his story of hope, healing, and recovery.
Where: The Penn Theater
149 N Main Street, Butler, PA
When: September 18, 2024
Doors open: 5:30pm
Movie starts: 6:00pm
Need more information about this event or the Butler County Suicide Coalition? Contact Amy Cirelli at BCHS (724-284-5114)

Caregiver Support Program: Setting Boundaries
2024-09-24 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Caregiver Support Program this September
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out September’s schedule below.

Setting Boundaries
Join September’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Good Grief: Finding Hope in the Necessary Losses of Being a Caregiver. Calls will be held on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. ET (Presented in Spanish)

To listen to the CSL monthly education calls, dial +1 347-566-4838 Conference ID: 521 546 087#. Caregivers who are unable to listen to the calls can access presentations on the CSL webpage.
Reach Out to Your Caregiver Support Team!
Every VA facility has a Caregiver Support Team (CST). CST’s provide support and service referrals, and valuable information about resources to help you stay informed and supported as you care for your Veteran. Contact your local CST to learn about more events happening in your area.

Butler County, PA Game Night
2024-09-24 18:00 - 20:00
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The Butler County Suicide Coalition is holding an event each week in September to remember those we have lost while raising awareness and sharing prevention resources.
September 24: Game Night at Your Parent’s Basement from 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Your Parent’s Basement, Main St Butler PA
Admission is on us! Join us for an evening of fellowship and sharing of resources!
For more info, contact Amy Cirelli at 724-284-5114.

8th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference
2024-09-25 08:00 - 17:00
8th Annual
Suicide Prevention Conference
Wednesday, September 25th, 2024
Call for Proposals
This year’s conference will be held at the Ambassador Conference Center in Erie on Wednesday, 9/25/24. The annual conference typically draws around 200 participants from all over Erie County and beyond and hosts breakout sessions focusing on the area of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
This year’s theme is: Forging Ahead with Hope: Innovation in Prevention
The conference planning committee requests that all proposals for breakout sessions meet one of the following conference goals:
1). Building upon existing partnerships and expanding the reach of suicide prevention in our community.
2). Integration of suicide prevention into conversations and training initiatives in work, school, and other community settings.
3). Advancements in suicide prevention screening and assessment.
4). Improvement of access to emergency mental health care including crisis and suicide intervention in all communities.
5). Usage of research and data for improvement of outcomes relating to suicide prevention and intervention.
6). Development and implementation of resilience and hope in suicide prevention and intervention.
Breakout sessions will be 75-90 minutes in duration and are training opportunities in which the presenter(s) lead participants through lecture, exercises and/or skill development in a given domain as the material relates to one of the above stated conference goals.
· You may submit more than one proposal but each proposal must be a complete and separate submission.
· The deadline for proposals is 8/1/2024.
· Proposals will be reviewed for completeness and stated criteria, connection and relevance to the audience and conference goals, and qualifications of the presenter(s).
· You will be notified on or before August 15th, 2024 whether your proposal has been accepted
Step 1: Complete the online proposal form that requests the following information here: https://lnkd.in/eEHx5NHH (https://lnkd.in/eEHx5NHH)

Lawrence County Out of the Darkness Walk
2024-10-05 09:00 - 11:30
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

Caregiver Support: Managing Anger
2024-10-09 19:00 - 20:00
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 your anger is vital for your well-being as a caregiver. Please note, calls will be held on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. ET
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. ET (Presented in Spanish)

To listen to the CSL monthly education calls, dial +1 347-566-4838 Conference ID: 521 546 087#. Caregivers who are unable to listen to the calls can access presentations on the CSL webpage.
Reach Out to Your Caregiver Support Team!
Every VA facility has a Caregiver Support Team (CST). CST’s provide support and service referrals, and valuable information about resources to help you stay informed and supported as you care for your Veteran. Find your local Caregiver Support Team to learn about more events happening in your area.

14th Annual Veteran Stand Down: New Castle, PA
2024-10-11 12:00 - 15:00
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 724.656.2172
Holly Vete 724.657.0226
www.va.gov/butler-health-care

Suicide Prevention and SUD
2024-10-16 13:00 - 14:00
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 providers, and social service professionals.
The SP/SUD curriculum covers the facts, warning signs, protective factors, and stigma associated with SUD and suicide, as well as proactive care strategies to consider. Trainings are open to anyone and will be delivered virtually, via Zoom.
SP/SUD Trainings (virtual):
• Wednesday, October 16, 2024 1:00-2:00 PM
• Tuesday, November 19, 2024 1:00 -2:00 PM
Free CEUs will be provided in EMS/LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT from UPMC.

Caregiver Support: Managing Anger
2024-10-16 15:00 - 16:30
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 your anger is vital for your well-being as a caregiver. Please note, calls will be held on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. ET (Presented in Spanish)

To listen to the CSL monthly education calls, dial +1 347-566-4838 Conference ID: 521 546 087#. Caregivers who are unable to listen to the calls can access presentations on the CSL webpage.
Reach Out to Your Caregiver Support Team!
Every VA facility has a Caregiver Support Team (CST). CST’s provide support and service referrals, and valuable information about resources to help you stay informed and supported as you care for your Veteran. Find your local Caregiver Support Team to learn about more events happening in your area.

Caregiver Support: Managing Anger
2024-10-22 13:00 - 14:30
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 your anger is vital for your well-being as a caregiver. Please note, calls will be held on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. ET (Presented in Spanish)

To listen to the CSL monthly education calls, dial +1 347-566-4838 Conference ID: 521 546 087#. Caregivers who are unable to listen to the calls can access presentations on the CSL webpage.
Reach Out to Your Caregiver Support Team!
Every VA facility has a Caregiver Support Team (CST). CST’s provide support and service referrals, and valuable information about resources to help you stay informed and supported as you care for your Veteran. Find your local Caregiver Support Team to learn about more events happening in your area.

QPR Training
2024-10-28 11:00 - 13:00
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 on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM) directly after the QPR sessions. You can opt-in to one or both trainings.
Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. 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 an individual who can recognize a crisis and the warning signs of someone possibly contemplating suicide. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents. friends, neighbors, teachers, athletic coaches, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education.
You can access the registration online. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!
QPR Training Sessions
Monday, October 28, 2024 11:00 AM -1:00 PM

9th Annual Butler County Stand Down
2024-11-01 11:00 - 14:00
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
Email butlercountystanddown@gmail.com

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM)
2024-11-08 12:00 - 13:00
Virtual :: 1-hour
This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, ASWB, and AAPA Category 1 CME.
Audience: Mental health professionals, health care providers, social service professionals, and general public community members
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 focuses on how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. It is primarily designed for mental health professionals, but others who work with people at risk for suicide—such as health care providers and social service professionals—would also benefit. The curriculum covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to collaborate with individuals at risk and their families to create safer environments by reducing access to lethal means.
Learning Objectives:

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

Register here
For questions related to the training or registration, contact us at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu
Funded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention.

Suicide Prevention and SUDs
2024-11-19 13:00 - 14:00
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 providers, and social service professionals.
The SP/SUD curriculum covers the facts, warning signs, protective factors, and stigma associated with SUD and suicide, as well as proactive care strategies to consider. Trainings are open to anyone and will be delivered virtually, via Zoom.
SP/SUD Trainings (virtual):
• Tuesday, November 19, 2024 1:00 -2:00 PM
Free CEUs will be provided in EMS/LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT from UPMC.

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM)
2025-01-07 12:00 - 13:00
Virtual :: 1-hour :: Free CEUs for EMS, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT (provided by UPMC)
Mental health professionals, health care providers, social service professionals, and general public community members
A virtual training on reducing access to lethal means for individuals at risk of suicide.
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 focuses on how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. It is primarily designed for mental health professionals, but others who work with people at risk for suicide—such as health care providers and social service professionals—would also benefit. The curriculum covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to collaborate with individuals at risk and their families to create safer environments by reducing access to lethal means.
Learning Objectives:

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

Register here
For questions related to the training or registration, contact us at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu
Funded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention.

Art and Music at the Barrow
2025-01-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin, PA, 16323, United States
In-Person :: 1-hour :: Free Event
Join us for an evening of art and music at the historic Barrow-Civic Theatre. This family-friendly event is open to all ages and encourages creativity, connection, and mental wellness.

Enjoy guided art activities suitable for beginners and seasoned artists.
Experience live music to set the tone for an inspiring and relaxing evening.

Why It Matters:
Art and music have the power to heal and connect us, especially during challenging times. This event supports community engagement and mental well-being.
RSVP via email at Faublem2@upmc.edu or complete this online form to secure your spot.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $300,000 with 100% funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.

Suicide Prevention: Links to Substance Use Disorder Care (SUD)
2025-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
Virtual :: 1-hour :: Free CEUs for EMS, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT (provided by UPMC)
Mental health professionals, health care providers, social service professionals, and general public community members
A virtual training on reducing access to lethal means for individuals at risk of suicide who have substance use concerns.
Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. The SP/SUD course focuses on how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. It is primarily designed for mental health professionals, but others who work with people at risk for suicide—such as health care providers and social service professionals—would also benefit. The curriculum covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to collaborate with individuals at risk and their families to create safer environments by reducing access to lethal means.
Learning Objectives:

Identify who needs lethal means counseling.
Understand the intersection of substance use disorder and suicide risk.
Collaborate with individuals at risk and their families to reduce access to lethal methods.

Register here
For questions related to the training or registration, contact us at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu
Funded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention.

Relaxation with Music at the Barrow
2025-01-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Barrow-Civic Theatre, 1223 Liberty St., Franklin, PA, 16323, United States
In-Person :: 1-hour :: Free Event
Unwind and recharge with an evening of relaxation and music at the Barrow-Civic Theatre. This calming event features soothing live music and mindfulness practices designed to help you de-stress and reconnect.

Perfect for individuals and families looking for a peaceful evening.
Relax in a supportive environment that fosters mental wellness.

Why It Matters:
Taking time for self-care is essential to mental health and well-being. This event is part of our commitment to fostering resilience and support within the community.
RSVP via email at Faublem2@upmc.edu or complete this online form to secure your spot.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $300,000 with 100% funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.
