The Resilient Veteran

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2022-05-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-07 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-06-29 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-08-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-31 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates
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.
Click on the image to download or print the flyer and access the registration QR code. You can also access the registration form directly. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!

Family & Caretakers of Veterans Empowerment Workshop
2022-06-14 18:30 - 20:30
About the event

Family members and caretakers of veterans welcome!
Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment
~Schedule time for yourself without apologizes
~Practice speaking, writing and living without taking things personally
~Learn to empower yourself from within
~Practice observing without judgment
Invest in a compassionate, cooperative community of Empowerment for YOU!
Previous artistic experience not necessary

Time & Location

June 14, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Zoom
Register Online

Google VetNet Career Week
2022-06-21 - 2022-06-23
The Google Veterans Network (VetNet) is proud to present the 2nd annual Google VetNet Career Week, a virtual three-day event offering veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses/partners the tools, support, and advice needed to establish and advance your career. This year, VetNet has also partnered with Welcome.US to extend Career Week to those seeking refuge here.

The three day program will include panels providing an overview of specific job functions and industries found in corporate society today, exclusive fireside chats between executive leaders from Google and partner companies, free skill building sessions, and the opportunity for a 1:1 personal resume review with a Googler.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have been in the corporate workforce for years, Google’s VetNet Career Week aims to provide useful networking, learning lessons, and tactical career advice for all.

Visit the VetNet website to see the full schedule of events for each day and register to attend.

Tuesday, June 21: Find the Right Job for You
Are you curious about what role is right for you given your interests, experience, and skills? Watch these panels to receive insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of different functions directly from those who are in the roles. Feel free to hop around to different sessions to hear the various experiences of the panelists.

Wednesday, June 22: Find the Right Industry For You
Are you wondering about which industry is best for you or are you thinking of making a switch? Listen to panelists from different companies speak about their experience in a specific industry, how they broke in, and what it’s like to work in the space. There are three Industry Deep Dive Panels occurring in each hour – attend the one that appeals to you, or feel free to hop around to different tracks to hear the various journeys of the panelists.

Thursday, June 23: Applying What You Learned
Free Training Sessions Available
Apply what you have learned throughout the week with learning sessions below, focused on Transitioning Programs, Networking + Interviewing, and Job Specific Skills. Please select one of the below session per time block to attend & click the sign up link. Please note that we have a maximum of 500 attendees in each session so if you sign up, we expect you to attend.

Mindfulness Meditation Class for Veterans
2022-07-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-14 11:00 - 12:00
Join VA’s free, phone-based class called “Mindfulness Meditation.” Designed for Veterans of all eras, this class will help you manage the challenges and stressors of everyday life. Each class covers a topic related to mindfulness, followed by a guided meditation practice. Classes are available from 11a.m. to noon ET on these upcoming days: July 8, August 12, September 9, and October 14. Join any or all classes.

Erie Clean Up Day!
2022-08-13 08:30 - 12:30
In partnership with PERU’s Northwest Pennsylvania Veteran Suicide Prevention Program, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards are hosting a clean up on Ore Dock Road on Saturday August 13 at 8:30am.
Register before August 10 to get details on location. Gloves and bags will be provides. Snacks and water will be available. There are opportunities for all comfort levels!
Registration is limited so reserve your place today! We’ll see you there!
Register by scanning the QR code or by reaching out to Lee Wagner directly: LEW146@pitt.edu
A pdf of the image is available to download.

QPR Training: Bob's Gun Shop & Indoor Range
2022-08-14 13:00 - 15:00
Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. QPR is a two–hour educational program designed to train people as “gatekeepers” about the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. 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. We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!
A pdf of the flyer is available to download or print.
Date, Time and Location of Training:
Sunday, August 14, 20221:00–3:00 PM
Hosted by:Bob’s Gun Shop & Indoor Shooting Range8470 Edinboro Road
McKean, PA 16426
To register for this session, please call 412.383.3931 or email nwpaveteran@pitt.edu. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.

Reach Out: You Are Not Alone Symposium
2022-09-08 13:00 - 14:30
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED)
Welcomes you to Join the
Virtual Veteran Suicide Prevention Symposium: Reach out, You Are Not Alone
September 8 1:00 – 2:30pm EDT
Select the Link to Join:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/ j.php?MTID=mdbd132dc80ebf2b387e595e3045b983b
Join by Phone: 1-404-397-1596
Webinar Password: [REDACTED] (96763978 from phones)
Access Code: 276 177 23283

Breaking Bread With Heroes
2022-09-17 12:00 - 14:00
Join us to raise awareness for suicide prevention and enjoy a meal from a menu designed by celebrity chef Robert Irvine!
A pdf of the flyer is available to download or print.
Date, Time, and Location:
Sat, September 17, 2022
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Fort LeBoeuf American Legion Post 285
120 West 4th Street
Waterford, PA 16441
Register online to reserve your seat! You can also email Patti Tanner at pag109@pitt.edu to register or receive additional information.

TAPS: Choosing Wellness Webinar
2022-09-20 12:00 - 13:00
This session will present the evidence on how we can navigate difficulty and still flourish as human beings and become the CEO of our own lives. Eileen O’Grady, a nurse practitioner and wellness expert, will present ideas on how to practice self-leadership, form habits that serve us, and practice extreme self-care, no matter your circumstances. Register online.
This webinar is presented by the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®.
Presenter

Eileen O’Grady, PhD, RN, NP, PCC
Dr. O’Grady is a certified nurse practitioner and wellness coach, is founder of The School of Wellness, a group of practitioners dedicated to inspiring and providing practical tools to organizations and individuals to enable them to choose, practice and promote wellbeing. Dr. O’Grady has worked (virtually) across the United States in dozens of organizations leading discussions on wellbeing and resilience. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health (George Washington University), a Master’s degree in Nursing and a PhD in Nursing (George Mason University). She is an author and editor of two textbooks, Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach (7th ed., 2022) and Intentional Therapeutic Relationships: Advancing Caring in Health Care a how-to book on placing relationships at the center of health care (DesTEch, 2022). Her most recent book, Choosing Wellness: Unconventional Wisdom for the Overwhelmed, the Discouraged, the Addicted, the Fearful or the Stuck, (2021) is her most personal.

Program Details
This webinar is free and open to the public. Continuing education credit is not available.

About the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®
The TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® is positioned to be the national and worldwide leader in training and education for bereavement professionals, bereaved individuals, and grieving military and civilian families.
Through an alliance with the Hospice Foundation of America, the foremost leader in professional grief and loss education, the Institute will serve as a resource and training center, providing a hub for high-quality collaboration between professionals working in the field of grief and loss.
The Institute is where practical information on coping with loss will be accessible for all who seek current strategies, the most effective tools, and best practices for supporting those who are grieving and those who serve the grieving.
TAPS has teamed with the Hospice Foundation of America to educate caregivers, mental health professionals, clergy, funeral directors, casualty officers, the bereaved themselves, and so many others on the best ways to travel the grief journey. Together at the Institute, the two organizations will provide workshops, seminars, panel discussions, and more to train professionals and help individuals and families thrive after loss.
TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® is located at TAPS Headquarters, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
Email us at Institute@taps.org or give us a call at 800-959-8277 (TAPS) with any questions.

Out of the Darkness Elk County Walk
2022-09-25 13:30 - 17:00
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
Walk Date: 09/25/2022
Walk Location: Downtown Event Park on Depot Street, St. Mary’s
Walk Start Time: 1:30 pm
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Jesse Putkoski
Contact Phone: 412-510-9514
Contact Email: jputkoski@afsp.org
If you’re looking for support and/or resources, please visit www.afsp.org/get-help and www.afsp.org/resources.
Register!
Returning participant? Thank you for being a Walk Alumni! When you click the register button be sure to click the blue Login link under “Been Here Before?”
Having trouble registering? Click here to view a step-by-step guide. See FAQs below if you have any questions.
If you’ve already registered and would like to either create a new team or join an existing one, log into your account and click on the “change team membership” option on the right hand side of your dashboard tab (on mobile you’ll need to click “dashboard” first). View this video tutorial for more help.

QPR + CALM Training
2022-10-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-26 10:00 - 13:30, 2022-10-31 12:00 - 15:30, 2022-11-07 09:00 - 12:30, 2022-12-09 09:00 - 12:30
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.
Click on the image to download or print the flyer and access the registration QR code. You can also access the registration form directly. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!

DMVA to Host Virtual Town Hall Honoring Veterans
2022-11-02 18:00 - 19:30
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will host the fifth and final virtual Veteran Town Hall of the year on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, from 6-7:30 p.m. The town hall will focus on honoring Veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Please join Brig. Gen. (PA) Maureen Weigl, DMVA deputy adjutant general for Veterans Affairs; Kory Auch, Governor’s Office of Administration special advisor for Veteran Programs; Bridget Slagan, Camp Freedom development coordinator; and Debbie Goral, VA Veteran Community Partnership.
Attendees can participate by using this Microsoft Teams Link. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters live during the program through the chat feature.
“As Veterans Day approaches, it is only appropriate that our final town hall of the year honors Pennsylvania’s more than 700,000 veterans for all they have done to protect our nation and preserve our freedom,” said Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general and head of the DMVA. “It will be a pleasure to express our admiration for veterans and their families, while overviewing the various community organizations that honor veterans with free programs and services.”
The 2022 town hall series has provided the commonwealth’s veterans with a convenient platform to learn and ask questions about programs and services earned through their military service.
For anyone who would like to view recordings of the previous 2022 Virtual Veteran Town Hall sessions, please use this link.
To learn more about the DMVA, visit us online at www.dmva.pa.gov or follow us at www.facebook.com/padmva or www.twitter.com/padmva.

Veterans' Discussion at Passavant Community
2022-11-16 13:00 - 15:00
Join us for a Veterans’ discussion at Passavant Community on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 1 pm – 3 pm.
Enjoy light refreshments and take part in a discussion about the impact of moral injury on Veterans. Sponsored by Lutheran Senior Life, Aspire Wellness, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU).
Featuring Marine Corps Veteran Lee Wagner. Topics include creating awareness on Veterans’ issues highlighting supportive environments to encourage social connectedness.
Please RSVP by Friday, November 9th by calling 724-452-3456 or email Brian.Damaska@lutheranseniorlife.org.

QPR Training
2022-12-07 19:00 - 20:00
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 session will be held in-person at:
Ft. LeBeouf American Legion Post 285
120 W. 4th Street, Waterford, PA
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.
Click on the image to download or print the flyer and access registration information. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!
