The National Council on Aging is proud to host the 6th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. This event is co-sponsored with the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Registration is free and includes a full day of sessions on […]
On May 15-16, a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine planning committee will organize and host a public workshop to explore the current state of mental health care for older adults in the United States and potential strategies to address the mental health needs and challenges of our aging population. Invited presentations and discussions […]
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in mental health challenges affecting people of all ages. This has made it more important than ever to increase mental health literacy and decrease the stigma surrounding treatment. During this workshop, you will learn to identify signs that someone is experiencing a mental health challenge, then […]
Support Our VeteransTake a S.A.V.E. suicide prevention training to learn how you can support a Veteran in a crisis. WHAT IS VA S.A.V.E. TRAINING?The acronym S.A.V.E. helps you remember theimportant steps involved in suicide prevention:S: Signs of suicidal thinking should be recognizedA: Ask the most important question of all — “Are you thinking of killing […]
AFSP Western PA Research Connection Event with Tina R. Goldstein, Ph.D. and Peter Franzen, Ph.D. Join us for our Sleeping Our Way to Preventing Suicide: How sleep impacts suicide risk...and what we can do about it research connection event with Dr. Tina Goldstein and Dr. Peter Franzen. Hear firsthand what researchers are exploring in the […]
CALM is a practical intervention to increase the time and distance between individuals at risk of suicide and the most common methods of suicide, particularly firearms. The oldest and most widely-used training on lethal means safety, CALM teaches why means matter and provides tools to intervene effectively with those at risk both upstream – before […]
10th Annual PA Cares Training Summit June 7, 2023, 8AM – ½ day virtual program Targeted audiences include, but are not limited to community mental health and substance abuse agencies, social workers, professional counselors, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, clergy/pastoral or spiritual practitioners, and the staff of PA Veteran Centers. For questions or to register for this […]
The Landscape of LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare in Erie: A Panel Discussion June 14, 2023 11:30 AM - 1 PM Blasco Library: 160 E Front St, Erie, PA 16507 Contact us at (814) 454-0843 or sfrigon@eriecommunityfoundation.org Register online This is a free event provided by UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor, The LGBT Funds of The […]
CALM is a practical intervention to increase the time and distance between individuals at risk of suicide and the most common methods of suicide, particularly firearms. The oldest and most widely-used training on lethal means safety, CALM teaches why means matter and provides tools to intervene effectively with those at risk both upstream – before […]
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 […]
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 […]
QPR Training is a central focus of the NW PA Veteran Suicide Prevention Program. While our program focuses exclusively on the 15 counties in our region, we are sharing this QPR training opportunity occurring in South Central Pennsylvania. Location: Coyle Free Library 102 North Main Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 July 13, 4-6pm. Visit the event […]
