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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T150000
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SUMMARY:Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response (ITIC)
DESCRIPTION:Training Details \nDuration2 hours \nCostFree \nApprovalsThis activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™\, ANCC\, ASWB\, and AAPA Category 1 CME. \nQuantity2 hours CE \nProviderPitt PERU and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor \nAudience \nOpen to all community members\, Veterans and their families\, and practitioners across healthcare\, behavioral health\, social services\, education\, first response\, and peer support. \nDescription \nQPR teaches practical skills that help you become an effective “gatekeeper” who notices warning signs\, starts a caring conversation\, and connects someone to help. You will learn the three core actions: \n\nQuestion: Initiate a compassionate conversation to explore the individual’s thoughts and feelings about suicide.\nPersuade: Encourage the person to seek and accept professional help.\nRefer: Connect the individual with the proper resources and support services.\n\nConcepts are reinforced with clear examples that fit daily life at home\, in clinics\, and in community settings. The training aligns with best practices\, including asking directly about suicide\, using non-stigmatizing language\, and linking to 988 and local resources. Because suicide affects many groups\, including Veterans and their families\, QPR builds confidence to act early\, reduce risk\, and support safety while professional care is arranged. \nOutcomes\nParticipants grow comfortable asking directly about suicide\, increase accuracy recognizing clues and warning signs\, and improve the speed and quality of referrals to crisis and community care\, including 988 and local providers. \nLearning Objectives \n\nRecognize common verbal\, behavioral\, and situational warning signs of suicide\nDifferentiate helpful from unhelpful language when asking about suicide.\nDemonstrate the QPR steps to encourage help-seeking and hope.\nApply a brief referral plan that links to 988 and local resources.\nCollaborate with family\, peers\, and providers to support short-term safety.\n\nRegister Now \nQuestions? Contact Chris at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu \nFunded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2025-10-27-300p/integrating-trauma-informed-care-into-suicide-response-itic-20251027-1500/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T150000
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CREATED:20251010T204222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T143623Z
UID:4092-1761663600-1761667200@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention: Links to Substance Use Disorder Care (SUD)
DESCRIPTION:Training Details \nDuration1 hour \nCostFree \nApprovalsThis activity is approved for the following credit: ACPE CPE\, AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™\, ANCC\, ASWB\, ACPE and AAPA Category 1 CME. \nQuantity1 hour CE \nProviderPitt PERU and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor \nAudience \nOpen to all community members\, Veterans and their families\, and practitioners across healthcare\, behavioral health\, social services\, education\, first response\, and peer support. \nDescription \nThis session connects substance use and suicide risk in clear\, actionable ways. Participants will review key facts\, treatment gaps\, including some Veteran-specific considerations\, then focus on “what to do next.” Learn to spot early warning signs\, reduce stigma in conversation and care\, and plan for safety that fits a person’s readiness and resources. We cover warm referral to treatment\, coordination with recovery supports\, and when to consider lethal-means steps within a broader safety plan. Participants leave with practical tools to act early\, improve continuity of care\, and support recovery in community and clinical settings. \nOutcomes\nParticipants identify early risk\, use stigma-reducing language\, plan for safety\, and complete warm referrals that connect people to timely SUD and mental health care. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe early warning signs\, risk factors\, and protective factors across settings.\nRecall connections between SUD prevelance\, treatment gaps\, and links to suicide risk.\nDemonstrate brief\, stigma-reducing conversations that invite help-seeking.\nApply a safety plan that may include lethal-means steps where indicated.\nCoordinate warm referrals and follow-up with treatment andf recovery supports.\n\nRegister Now \nQuestions? Contact Chris at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu \nFunded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2025-10-28-300p/suicide-prevention-links-to-substance-use-disorder-care-sud-20251028-1500/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T174313
CREATED:20251010T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T192120Z
UID:4093-1761742800-1761750000@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Question\, Persuade\, Refer (QPR)
DESCRIPTION:Training Details \nDuration2 hours \nCostFree \nApprovalsThis activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™\, ANCC\, ASWB\, and AAPA Category 1 CME. \nQuantity2 hours CE \nProviderPitt PERU and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor \nAudience \nOpen to all community members\, Veterans and their families\, and practitioners across healthcare\, behavioral health\, social services\, education\, first response\, and peer support. \nDescription \nNote: Consider registering for the CALM training offered immediately after this session\, as it complements QPR. \nQPR teaches practical skills that help you become an effective “gatekeeper” who notices warning signs\, starts a caring conversation\, and connects someone to help. You will learn the three core actions:  \n\nQuestion: Initiate a compassionate conversation to explore the individual’s thoughts and feelings about suicide.\nPersuade: Encourage the person to seek and accept professional help.\nRefer: Connect the individual with the proper resources and support services.\n\nConcepts are reinforced with clear examples that fit daily life at home\, in clinics\, and in community settings. The training aligns with best practices\, including asking directly about suicide\, using non-stigmatizing language\, and linking to 988 and local resources. Because suicide affects many groups\, including Veterans and their families\, QPR builds confidence to act early\, reduce risk\, and support safety while professional care is arranged. \nOutcomesParticipants grow comfortable asking directly about suicide\, increase accuracy recognizing clues and warning signs\, and improve the speed and quality of referrals to crisis and community care\, including 988 and local providers. \nLearning Objectives \n\nRecognize common verbal\, behavioral\, and situational warning signs of suicide\nDifferentiate helpful from unhelpful language when asking about suicide.\nDemonstrate the QPR steps to encourage help-seeking and hope.\nApply a brief referral plan that links to 988 and local resources.\nCollaborate with family\, peers\, and providers to support short-term safety.\n\nRegister Now \nQuestions? Contact Chris at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu \nFunded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2025-10-29-100p/question-persuade-refer-qpr-20251029-1300/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
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CREATED:20251010T204111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T192034Z
UID:4094-1761750000-1761753600@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM)
DESCRIPTION:Training Details \nDuration1 hour \nCostFree \nApprovalsThis activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™\, ANCC\, ASWB\, and AAPA Category 1 CME. \nQuantity1 hour CE \nProviderPitt PERU and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor \nAudience \nOpen to all community members\, Veterans and their families\, and practitioners across healthcare\, behavioral health\, social services\, education\, first response\, and peer support. \nDescription \nNote: Consider registering for the QPR training offered immediately before this session\, as it complements CALM. \nCALM teaches respectful\, practical ways to reduce access to lethal means\, especially firearms and medications\, during periods of suicide risk. The session covers when lethal-means counseling is indicated\, how to introduce the topic\, and how to plan safe storage options that fit a person’s values and daily reality. \nParticipants practice language for collaborative problem-solving and learn how to coordinate with families and care teams. The goal is simple\, safer environments for Veterans and all community members while risk is elevated\, with clear next steps for follow-up and return to usual storage when the crisis has passed. Proposed firearm safety solutions respect individuals’ dignity and their second amendment rights. \nOutcomes\nParticipants gain confidence initiating lethal-means conversations\, identify feasible storage options\, and coordinate follow-up with families and care teams to sustain safety. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify when lethal-means counseling is indicated.\nExplain storage options for firearms and medications during elevated risk.\nDemonstrate respectful language that aligns with personal values and legal considerations.\nApply a short safety plan that includes storage\, monitoring\, and follow-up.\nCollaborate with families and providers to review and adjust the plan over time.\n\nRegister Now \nQuestions? Contact Chris at 412-383-3926 or chirdon@pitt.edu \nFunded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2025-10-29-300p/counseling-on-access-to-lethal-means-training-calm-20251029-1500/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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