Empowering the Behavioral Health Workforce to Meet the Needs of Service Members, Veterans, and their Families

Empowering the Behavioral Health Workforce to Meet the Needs of Service Members, Veterans, and their Families The behavioral health workforce shortage throughout the United States is well documented. At the same time, there is a growing demand for military culturally responsive services for service members, Veterans, and their families (SMVF). This learning community will examine […]

ACORN: An Overview of a VHA Social Risk Screening and Social Needs Referral Initiative

Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar Series Upcoming Session: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 12PM - 1PM (ET) Learn More About the Session Register Title: Assessing Circumstances and Offering Resources for Needs (ACORN): An Overview of a VHA Social Risk Screening and Social Needs Referral Initiative Description: Hospitals and health systems, including the Veterans Health […]

An Environmental Scan of Suicide Prevention Resources for Older Veterans in Primary Care

January 10, 2024 @ 2:00PM ET Presenters: Jennifer L. Sullivan, PhD and Kelly O’Malley, PhD Previous research has identified the critical role of primary care in suicide prevention. Although several suicide prevention resources for primary care already exist, it is unclear how many have been created specifically for older Veterans. This environmental scan sought to […]

INTEGRATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INTO SUICIDE RESPONSE (ITIC)

INTEGRATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INTO SUICIDE RESPONSE (ITIC) Suicide Prevention Training The Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response course will describe the role of trauma in both risk for suicide behaviors and in coping with suicide loss. It is a one-hour virtual training primarily designed for those who work with people at risk for […]

Supporting Evidence-Based Practice Implementation In Settings Serving Veterans Who Have Experienced Homelessness

Wednesday, January 17, 2024: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST Presented by VA’s Homeless Programs Office, National Center on Homelessness among Veterans, in collaboration with VHA's Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD) Audience: Participants may include but are not limited to physicians, nurses, dentists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, case managers, housing specialists, peer specialists, occupational […]

Empowering the Behavioral Health Workforce to Meet the Needs of Service Members, Veterans, and their Families

Empowering the Behavioral Health Workforce to Meet the Needs of Service Members, Veterans, and their Families The behavioral health workforce shortage throughout the United States is well documented. At the same time, there is a growing demand for military culturally responsive services for service members, Veterans, and their families (SMVF). This learning community will examine […]

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 […]

Mental Health America of Southwestern PA’s Virtual Annual Conference

Mental Health America of Southwestern PA's (MHA-SWPA) Virtual Annual Conference is quickly approaching! Our virtual conference this year is entitled Perspectives: Cultivating a Lifetime of Mental Wellness, and will address current issues across the lifespan, concerning both adult and youth populations. Register online. Through the annual conference, MHA-SWPA continues to provide opportunities for professional growth, […]

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 […]

Treating Comorbid PTSD and Substance Use Disorder

Treating Comorbid PTSD and Substance Use Disorder January 30, 2024 9:00-10:30 am Pacific 10am MT – 11am CT – 12pm ET Location: Virtual location You will receive a confirmation email with a URL. Register online Presented by: Sonya B. Norman, PhD Description: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rarely occurs on its own yet comorbid conditions can […]

Advancing the Science on Peer Support and Suicide Prevention

Advancing the Science on Peer Support and Suicide Prevention 2-Day Workshop This virtual workshop is hosted by the National Institute of Mental Health on Thursday, February 8th and Monday, February 12th. Peer support services specifically intended to contribute to suicide risk reduction are becoming more prominent in healthcare systems and community settings. Such services can […]

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 […]