When: Tue. Sep 27, 2022, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm ET Where: This is an online event. Cost: Free Join Erie VA Medical Center, along with representatives from the Pittsburgh VAMC-UD, VA Butler Healthcare System, and the Erie County Office of Drug and Alcohol Abuse as they present crisis management and suicide prevention education to […]
Coaching Into Care – Role of Veterans Family Members and Friends in Mental Health Care Wednesday, October 5, 2022 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Where Virtual Webinar Start Time by Time Zones: 8:00 am - Pacific / Arizona 9:00 am - Mountain 10:00 am - Central 11:00 am - Eastern Contact Katie E. Civiletto […]
The Annual National LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Team Conference is a multi-dimensional, multi-day event that actively explores the public health crisis of suicide. It includes community engagement, nationally recognized subject experts, and strategic conference topics, creating a unique opportunity for mental health professionals, first responders, school counselors, faith leaders, funeral directors, suicide loss […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Presented by Tony Klein, MPA, NCACII, & Katie Gassner, CTTS Despite significant progress made in reducing smoking in the general population, individuals with mental and substance use disorders bear a disproportionate burden of tobacco-related illness, disability, and premature death. This training explores the basis for widespread smoking in the recovering community and the bio-psycho-social aspects […]
Three-part Series: December 13, 2022; January 12, 2023; February 9, 2023Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET Register Online Part 3: February 9, 2023 Session 3 – Strengthening Community Supports and Promoting Financial Wellness for Military and Veteran Caregivers Thursday, February 9, 2023, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET Learning Objectives Illustrate how states and communities can come together to support […]
Presented by Lisa May, Ph.D. This presentation will review common differential diagnoses and symptom presentation for attention/focus patient complaints. Learning Objectives – Participants will be able to: ·Identify common differential diagnoses when presented with patient complaint of attention problems. ·Identify some common screening tools that could be used to assist with diagnosis. ·Identify when referral […]
Tuesday, Feb 21 • 12 pm to 1 pm FREE. Register online. Presented by Tony Klein, MPA, NCACII, & Katie Gassner, CTTS Pennsylvanians who enter recovery from mental and substance use disorders deserve the best care possible. Over the years, we’ve learned that people who are offered evidenced-based tobacco interventions while in treatment for other […]
FIRST RESPONDER SUMMIT Caring for Veterans in Crisis Wednesday, February 22, 2023 8:30 a.m. - Noon | Registration 8:00 a.m. Blasco Library Hirt Auditorium 160 East Front Street, Erie, PA 16507 Erie VA Medical Center Behavioral Health Clinic and the Erie County Department of Veterans Affairs invite front line workers, police, fire and rescue, and […]
