Suicide Awareness Remembrance Rally Please join us for a time of support and remembrance for our community When: September 6, 2023 at 5:00pm Where: Diamond Park, Butler PA All ages event Interested in participating in the Butler County Suicide Coalition? Contact Amy Cirelli at 724-284-5114 or email youmatterbutler@gmail.com for more information.
Erie VA Medical Center Wellness Workshop Sept. 8, 2023, 9 a.m.-Noon - 135 East 38th St., 2nd Floor Pavillion, Erie, PA (Erie County) - Point of Contact: Erie VA Medical Center, at 814-860-2322 This workshop is designed for veterans who have experienced trauma during their lifetime and are struggling to manage daily life stressors. Registration […]
Butler County, PA QPR Training Learn to recognize the signs that someone may be contemplating suicide QPR Suicide Prevention Training: Question. Persuade. Refer Identify myths & facts about suicide Ask Questions to assess the situation Persuade the person to stay alive long enough to get help Refer to a professional for help to get them […]
Butler County, PA QPR Training Learn to recognize the signs that someone may be contemplating suicide QPR Suicide Prevention Training: Question. Persuade. Refer Identify myths & facts about suicide Ask Questions to assess the situation Persuade the person to stay alive long enough to get help Refer to a professional for help to get them […]
LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn […]
Join the Clarion County Coalition for Suicide Prevention for their annual Suicide Awareness Walk. Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023. Register at 5pm, speaker at 5:30pm, walk begins at 6pm Location: Clarion Veterans Memorial Park, Clarion, PA Register online at their Facebook page.
Butler County, PA QPR Training Learn to recognize the signs that someone may be contemplating suicide QPR Suicide Prevention Training: Question. Persuade. Refer Identify myths & facts about suicide Ask Questions to assess the situation Persuade the person to stay alive long enough to get help Refer to a professional for help to get them […]
Join us for a viewing of My Ascension followed by a panel discussion. At 16 years old Emma Benoit attempted to end her life. Through navigating the challenges of recovery, she discovers purpose and passion in helping other struggling teens. My Ascension is the story of the day that changed Emma’s life, and everything that’s […]
Vigil of Hope A memorial service to remember and honor those who have died from substance use causes. Drug and alcohol use takes thousands of lives each year. Grieving family members and friends are left not only with a loss, but also with the stigma of how their loved one passed. Wednesday, September 20, 2023 […]
When: Fri. Sep 22, 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET Where: Route 19 & Vernon Place, Meadville, PA The Erie VA Medical Center proudly announces the Ceremonial Groundbreaking of the Crawford County VA Clinic to take place on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Please join Erie VA Medical Center Leadership, Downing Construction, […]
Erie County Suicide Prevention Conference 2023 Date and time: Wednesday, September 27 · 8am - 4:45pm EDT Location: Ambassador Hotel and Conference Center, 7794 Peach St Erie, PA 16509 Register online. About this event "A Public Health Approach to Suicide Prevention: Recognizing and Supporting All Areas of Our Lives (based on the CDC’s Seven Suicide […]
Sleeping our way to preventing suicide: How sleep impacts suicide risk Tina R. Goldstein, Ph.D. and Peter Franzen, Ph.D. September 27, 2023 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Confluence 214 E. Washington Street New Castle, PA 16101 Presented by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Western Pennsylvania, hear firsthand what researchers are exploring in the […]