ASIST Training in Pittsburgh

ASIST Training: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training January 30-31, 2024 8 AM - 4 PM (both days) Hosted by: Veterans Leadership Program 2934 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA Cost: FREE Learn the skills. Suicide is Preventable. Help save a life. ** Free CEUs will be provided in EMS/LSW/LPC/LMFT from UPMC. Questions? Call 878-208-8186 or email pag109@pitt.edu […]

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 […]

Butler County Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ketamine for Depression and Suicide Prevention in VA

Ketamine for Depression and Suicide Prevention in VA February 14 2024 2:00 ET Eric Hermes, MD Visit https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/cpg/webinar.asp for information and to register. Treatment-resistant depression and suicidality are common and interrelated problems for Veterans. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic drug that has recently been investigated as a treatment option. Eric Hermes, MD, will review the […]

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 […]

Community Resilience Conference

Building Domains of Resilience: Purpose. Perspective. Relationship. Wellness.  3rd Annual Erie County Community Resilience Conference Building Domains of Resilience: Purpose. Perspective. Relationship. Wellness. Friday, March 1st, 2024 CONFERENCE DETAILS • This conference will be a virtual event. o General Admission is FREE, but you MUST register to receive the Zoom links. o If you require […]

ASIST Workshop in Warren, PA

ASIST Training: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training March 5 & 6, 2024 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (both days) Hosted by: Beacon Light 1885 Market Street, Warren, PA 16365 Cost: FREE Learn the skills. Suicide is Preventable. Help save a life. ** Free CEUs will be provided in EMS/LSW/LPC/LMFT from UPMC. Questions? Call 878-208-8186 or […]

QPR at Slippery Rock University, Butler, PA

QPR at Slippery Rock University, Butler, PA Learn How To... Identify myths & facts about suicide Recognize the signs that someone may be contemplating suicide Persuade the person to stay alive long enough to get help Refer to a professional for help to get them through the crisis Ask Questions to assess the situation March […]