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 […]
Out of the Darkness™ Community Walks Please join us as we walk to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Event Details Date: 10/07/2023 Location: Riverwalk Amphitheatre, New Castle, PA Check-in Time: 9:30 am Walk Start Time: 11:00 am Name: Lawrence County Community Support Program Email: amandaa@lawrencecountycares.com To join our team, […]
Serving those Who Served Us! Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention for Veterans Hybrid Training Friday, October 20, 2023 8am to 8:30am Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:30am to 3pm Training Lunch provided for In-person attendees QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Veteran's Suicide Prevention: Presenter Patti Tanner, MA Senior Program Implementation Specialist, PERU, Veteran. […]
8th Annual Butler County Stand Down Friday, November 3, 2023 Veterans only 11am-12pm (proof of Veteran status required) All others 12pm-1:30pm American Legion Post 778 150 Legion Memorial Lane, Butler, PA A day of free services, supports & resources for all Veterans, homeless veterans, their families and others in need. For more information please email […]
Pittsburgh is home to many things- great sports, great food, our beautiful skyline. Did you know that Pittsburgh is home to one of the LARGEST and LONGEST running Veterans Days Parades in the Country? The Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade has run every year since 1919. Pennsylvania is home to the 4th largest population of Veterans- […]
Free youth and adult in-person mental health first aid training courses available to those living/working in Butler County. The in-person training is an 8-hour program held at the UL Conference Room at the Butler County Human Services Building (directions to be sent out once registration is closed). To register for training, please email Lena Southworth […]