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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
