Recent Innovations in the Assessment and Prediction of Self-Directed Violence

Wednesday, Dec 7 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Agenda This talk will describe recent developments regarding the assessment and prediction of suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injurious thoughts and behaviors among Veterans. Topics covered will include the development and validation of the Durham Risk Score, the Screen for Nonsuicidal Self-Injury, […]

QPR + CALM Training

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 […]

How States and Communities Can Better Support Military and Veteran Caregivers

Date: Three-part series: December 13, 2022; January 12, 2023; February 9, 2023Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET Register Online Session 1 – The Future of Caregiving: A Path for the Way Forward Part 1: Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET Learning Objectives Describe what we know about the caregiver population, which includes not only spouses but […]

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

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, […]

Acupuncture & Pain Management for Veteran Clients with Physical Symptoms of PTSD and Chronic Pain

Acupuncture & Pain Management for Veteran Clients with Physical Symptoms of PTSD and Chronic Pain December 16, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm EST The course will be about introducing alternative options for physical symptoms related to PTSD such as insomnia, nightmares, chronic pain, and fatigue. It will include detailed information on modalities to help manage […]

QPR + CALM Training

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 […]

How States and Communities Can Better Support Military and Veteran Caregivers

Date: Three-part series: December 13, 2022; January 12, 2023; February 9, 2023Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET Register Online Session 2 – Identifying and Engaging Military and Veteran Caregivers Thursday, January 12, 2023, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET Learning Objectives Describe the challenges of self-identification Discover strategies for better outreach and engagement Identify opportunities to empower the caregiver voice […]

Erie VA Medical Center Hybrid Veteran Town Hall

Erie VA Medical Center To Host Hybrid Veteran Town Hall Date: Jan. 12, 2023, 3-4 p.m. Location: Erie VAMC, 135 East 38th St., 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms 2A-2C, Erie, PA (Erie County) Who should attend: Veterans, caregivers and family members are invited to attend this town hall, being held in person and virtually. Participants will […]

Mitigating Crisis And Strengthening Trust For Veterans

Live Webinar On Mitigating Crisis And Strengthening Trust For Veterans Date: Jan. 18, 2023, 1 p.m. Register and Learn more: Katie Stenger, at 716-673-5017 or email katie.stenger@summitbhc.com Presented By: Alia Schenck, MA, MSW, LCSW-A Description: A look at service delivery, important principles of relational building among Veterans and family members. This online class will seek […]

Recovery is Community Virtual Narcan Training

Virtual Training Series This is a Recovery is Community NWPA grant project through UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor. We hope you can join us for our Recovery is Beautiful NWPA Naloxone Training Series every third Thursday at 12-1pm. These talks will feature Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia […]

QPR + CALM Training

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 […]

QPR Training

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, […]