QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2022-06-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-07 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-06-29 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-08-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-31 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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.
Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. 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 an individual who can recognize a crisis and the warning signs of someone possibly contemplating suicide. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents. friends, neighbors, teachers, athletic coaches, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education.
Click on the image to download or print the flyer and access the registration QR code. You can also access the registration form directly. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.
We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!

2022 Comprehensive Moral Injury Conference
2022-06-07 08:00 - 2022-06-09 17:00
Moral Injury Support Network for Servicewomen, Inc. 2022 Comprehensive Moral Injury Conference
Are you in the related fields of a psychologist, social worker, family therapists, or chaplain? The 2022 Comprehensive Moral Injury Conference will help bridge the gap in knowledge by presenting introductory and intermediate level instruction on MI research, assessment tools, and interventions being used by thought leaders and practitioners in the fields of psychology, social work, chaplaincy, and other healthcare fields. This conference takes a holistic, collaborative approach to MI. Regardless of where clinicians, chaplains, and therapists work, they are likely to encounter a person with MI and should understand how to identify it, as well as help the person or get them the care they need.
This year’s conference takes place June 7-9 via Zoom and offers a chance for care providers to learn more about moral injury research, assessment, and treatment from thought leaders and practitioners in the field.
Conference registration is available online. Registration fee is $100.
For your registration, you will receive:

Admission to all conference events.
Access to all conference recordings.
Copies of video transcripts.
Free copies of all handouts and brochures.
Free membership to Dialogue, the online network for survivors, researchers and support providers of servicewomen and families affected by military moral injury.

So even if you cannot attend all the live events, you’ll be able to watch the videos and read the transcripts after the event.

Family & Caretakers of Veterans Empowerment Workshop
2022-06-14 18:30 - 20:30
About the event

Family members and caretakers of veterans welcome!
Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment
~Schedule time for yourself without apologizes
~Practice speaking, writing and living without taking things personally
~Learn to empower yourself from within
~Practice observing without judgment
Invest in a compassionate, cooperative community of Empowerment for YOU!
Previous artistic experience not necessary

Time & Location

June 14, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Zoom
Register Online

Suicide Research Symposium
2022-06-16 - 2022-06-17
The inaugural Suicide Research Symposium (SRS) will take place on June 16–17, 2022. The SRS will be free and take place virtually.
We envision this being a place where you have the opportunity to:

Present recent research findings

Stay informed on recent developments in suicide research

Network, connect, and find a community with other suicide researchers

Sessions take place between 11 am and 6 pm EST. The full schedule of speakers can be found online on the SRS 2022 website.

Google VetNet Career Week
2022-06-21 - 2022-06-23
The Google Veterans Network (VetNet) is proud to present the 2nd annual Google VetNet Career Week, a virtual three-day event offering veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses/partners the tools, support, and advice needed to establish and advance your career. This year, VetNet has also partnered with Welcome.US to extend Career Week to those seeking refuge here.

The three day program will include panels providing an overview of specific job functions and industries found in corporate society today, exclusive fireside chats between executive leaders from Google and partner companies, free skill building sessions, and the opportunity for a 1:1 personal resume review with a Googler.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have been in the corporate workforce for years, Google’s VetNet Career Week aims to provide useful networking, learning lessons, and tactical career advice for all.

Visit the VetNet website to see the full schedule of events for each day and register to attend.

Tuesday, June 21: Find the Right Job for You
Are you curious about what role is right for you given your interests, experience, and skills? Watch these panels to receive insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of different functions directly from those who are in the roles. Feel free to hop around to different sessions to hear the various experiences of the panelists.

Wednesday, June 22: Find the Right Industry For You
Are you wondering about which industry is best for you or are you thinking of making a switch? Listen to panelists from different companies speak about their experience in a specific industry, how they broke in, and what it’s like to work in the space. There are three Industry Deep Dive Panels occurring in each hour – attend the one that appeals to you, or feel free to hop around to different tracks to hear the various journeys of the panelists.

Thursday, June 23: Applying What You Learned
Free Training Sessions Available
Apply what you have learned throughout the week with learning sessions below, focused on Transitioning Programs, Networking + Interviewing, and Job Specific Skills. Please select one of the below session per time block to attend & click the sign up link. Please note that we have a maximum of 500 attendees in each session so if you sign up, we expect you to attend.

Increasing Awareness of Suicide Among Women Veterans
2022-06-23 12:00 - 15:00
Increasing Awareness of Suicide among Women Veterans: Coming Together to Make a Difference
Thursday, June 23rd 2022 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm MST (Virtual)
Women Veterans are an underserved and often overlooked population. Suicide among Women Veterans is a growing problem, and suicide by firearm has increased substantially in this population. Join us to learn about suicide risk and prevention among women Veterans. Various organizations within the community will be present.
Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain MIRECC and the University of Colorado

National PTSD Awareness Day
2022-06-27
Help Raise PTSD Awareness
There are currently about 8 million people in the United States with PTSD.
Even though PTSD treatments work, most people who have PTSD don’t get the help they need. June is PTSD Awareness Month and June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. Help us spread the word that effective PTSD treatments are available. Everyone with PTSD—whether they are Veterans or civilian survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic events—needs to know that treatments really do work and can lead to a better quality of life.
Learn more by visiting the US Department of Veterans Affairs PTSD website or the American Red Cross.
During PTSD Awareness Month, and throughout the entire year, help raise awareness about the many different PTSD treatment options.
Share on social media.

Change your profile picture.
Share our video about PTSD symptoms.
For more inspiration, check out our pre-written posts for Facebook and Twitter.

Email, Text, Mail a Letter.

Send an email to friends and family letting them know about PTSD Awareness Month and encourage them to visit our website for tips and resources.
Text a Veteran in your life, just to check in.
Share our printed materials with someone. You can order brochures, posters, postcards, and other print materials for free online — see what’s available here.

An important first step to spreading awareness about PTSD is to make the pledge. Show your support during PTSD awareness month and join us in spreading the word about PTSD and effective treatment.

Ending Veteran Homelessness: The Landscape Today
2022-06-28 08:00 - 17:00
Registration Deadline: July 1, 2022*

Since 2010, the number of Veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States has been cut almost in half, from 74,087 in 2010 to 37,252 in 2020. Despite the overall decrease in Veteran homelessness, data shows that progress has stalled since 2016. This learning community will explore lessons from the past and center on policy and practice solutions that work. Participants will deepen their understanding of risk and protective factors for Veteran homelessness and of innovative solutions for our most underserved communities. And finally, participants will discover resources available to prevent and end Veteran homelessness.

*Registration is limited to the first 100 registrants. Register online to attend.

Session 1: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future

Date: July 14, 2022, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET

Objectives

Explore national trends in Veteran homelessness
Describe risk and protective factors unique to the Veteran population
Identify federal homeless programs and resources available
Review national priorities for ending Veteran homelessness

Presenters

Jack Tsai, PhD, Director of Research, National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
John Kuhn, MPH, LCSW, National Director, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, VA

Session 2: Policy Solutions for Underserved Communities

Date: July 28, 2022, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET

Objectives

Illustrate the needs of underserved Veterans experiencing homelessness
Describe the implementation of racial equity in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) homeless programs
Highlight plans for a pilot of enhanced services to enable Veterans to age in place

Presenters
Implementing Racial Equity in VHA Homeless Programs

Shawn Liu, LCSW, VHA-CM, Community Engagement Coordinator, Homeless Programs Office, VHA, VA
Anthony Love, MA, Senior Advisor and Director of Community Engagement Homeless Programs Office, VHA, VA

Aging in Place: Veteran Support to Self-Reliance Pilot Program

Amy Fairweather, JD, Director of Policy, Swords to Plowshares

Session 3: Innovative Solutions: How to Engage, How to House, How to Sustain

Date: August 11, 2022, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET

Objectives

Explore innovative housing solutions for Veterans experiencing homelessness
Identify effective strategies for engaging and housing Veterans
Describe how a holistic approach can provide a sustainable model for housing Veterans and increasing their overall health and well-being

Presenters
VCP Village: Built by Veterans for Veterans

Vincent Morales, Co-founder, Veterans Community Project

A Holistic Approach to Community Integration

Dylan Tête, Executive Director and Founder, Bastion Community of Resilience

Mindfulness Meditation Class for Veterans
2022-07-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-09 11:00 - 12:00
Join VA’s free, phone-based class called “Mindfulness Meditation.” Designed for Veterans of all eras, this class will help you manage the challenges and stressors of everyday life. Each class covers a topic related to mindfulness, followed by a guided meditation practice. Classes are available from 11a.m. to noon ET on these upcoming days: July 8, August 12, September 9, and October 14. Join any or all classes.

Advance Cultural Competence for Clinical Work with Service Members & Veterans: Panel Discussion
2022-07-19 13:00 - 15:00
This virtual panel discussion includes multidisciplinary behavioral health clinicians, who are also Veterans, and aims to provide an opportunity to discuss advanced topics regarding key cultural factors central to clinical work with Veterans and Service Members.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PDT

How to Access, Collect, and Use Data to Support Suicide Prevention Efforts
2022-07-19 14:00 - 15:00
How to Access, Collect, and Use Data to Support Suicide Prevention Efforts

Date: July 19, 2022Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET

The purpose of this session is to provide real-time walkthroughs that address the two key series topics to support your suicide prevention efforts: 1) accessing and using datasets and 2) building measurement into your strategies. Presenters will demonstrate how to access and best utilize a few highly versatile public datasets. They will also describe the components needed when applying for data that is proprietary or only available upon request. Then, presenters will give examples of what a measurement plan could look like when applied to an actual Governor’s Challenge strategy. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions to ensure they receive the practical tools needed to take the next step in finding and using data in their work.

Presenters

Rosalinda Maury, Director of Applied Research and Analytics, D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University
Gilly Cantor, Director of Evaluation and Capacity Building, D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University

Objectives

Instruct on where and how to get to a few commonly used public datasets
Explore methods for using those datasets
Provide instructions for putting together successful requests for data
Share an approach that can be adapted for your own Governor’s Challenge strategies
Open a dialogue for questions and problem-solving

Visit the registration page to sign-up and get the meeting link.

How to Access, Collect, and Use Data to Support Suicide Prevention Efforts
2022-07-26 14:00 - 15:00
How to Access, Collect, and Use Data to Support Suicide Prevention Efforts

Date: July 26, 2022Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET

During this session, participants will have the opportunity to hear from two states participating in the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among SMVF. Representatives from Governor’s Challenge teams will describe how they used data in their respective strategies, including what worked and what they would do differently. Participants will be able to ask questions to help with their own efforts.

Presenters

Jason Hughes, Program Manager, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
Amy M. Cook, Administrator, Division of Community Based Military Programs, New Hampshire Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services

Objectives

Review how the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) and the Ohio Governor’s Challenge team tracks Veteran-related suicide prevention data directly associated with Strategy 4 of the Suicide Prevention Plan for Ohio (2020-2022). Explore methods for using those datasets
Discuss New Hampshire’s data collection efforts
Discuss how New Hampshire is intentionally changing the approach based on lessons learned
Open a dialogue for questions and problem-solving

Visit the registration page to sign-up and get the meeting link.

Suicide Prevention in Veterans With Substance Use Disorders
2022-08-10 14:00 - 17:00
This live, knowledge-based webinar will address challenges in assessing individuals with concurrent substance use and suicide risk, and it will offer treatment recommendations.

Date: Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. ET
Location: VHA TRAIN
Access Links: Non-VA employees click here. VA employees click here.
Audience: Physicians, nurses, counselors, psychologists, social workers and pharmacists
Modality: Virtual conference (webinar)
Credit/hours: 1
Accreditations: ACCME, ACCME-NP, ACPE, ANCC, APA, ASWB, JAIPCE, NBCC, NYSED-P, NYSED SW
Questions?: If you require assistance, please contact the VHA TRAIN Help Desk by email at VHATRAIN@va.gov.

Erie Clean Up Day!
2022-08-13 08:30 - 12:30
In partnership with PERU’s Northwest Pennsylvania Veteran Suicide Prevention Program, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards are hosting a clean up on Ore Dock Road on Saturday August 13 at 8:30am.
Register before August 10 to get details on location. Gloves and bags will be provides. Snacks and water will be available. There are opportunities for all comfort levels!
Registration is limited so reserve your place today! We’ll see you there!
Register by scanning the QR code or by reaching out to Lee Wagner directly: LEW146@pitt.edu
A pdf of the image is available to download.

QPR Training: Bob's Gun Shop & Indoor Range
2022-08-14 13:00 - 15:00
Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. QPR is a two–hour educational program designed to train people as “gatekeepers” about the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, athletic coaches, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, foremen, police officers, advisors, caseworkers, firefighters, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education. We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!
A pdf of the flyer is available to download or print.
Date, Time and Location of Training:
Sunday, August 14, 20221:00–3:00 PM
Hosted by:Bob’s Gun Shop & Indoor Shooting Range8470 Edinboro Road
McKean, PA 16426
To register for this session, please call 412.383.3931 or email nwpaveteran@pitt.edu. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration.

2022 Suicide Prevention Summit | Mental Health Academy
2022-08-19 - 2022-08-21
Mental Health Academy’s 2022 Suicide Prevention Summit | Mental Health Academy

Mental Health Academy (MHA) are collaborating with the American Counseling Association (ACA), American Association of Suicidology (AAS), National Board for Certified Counselors & Associates (NBCC) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) to bring you the 2022 Suicide Prevention Summit.
The purpose of this Summit is to equip practicing mental health professionals with the most up-to-date, advanced knowledge and treatment options on suicide prevention. To achieve that, we’ve assembled 13 highly respected experts on suicide into one online specialized Summit.

Over 3 days, August 19-21, you’ll have free access to all Summit sessions, live (via webinar). You will then have on-demand streaming access to video recordings (see registration form below for further details).
One of the most powerful resources we have to reduce suicide is our frontline mental health workforce. We believe that by providing mental health practitioners with global best-practice know-how and skills, we can tangibly reduce suicide rates in North America and the world.
We see our role as bringing global best-practice education to practitioners. Your role is taking the time to learn and apply. As we endeavor to save valuable lives, we look forward to seeing you at the online 2022 Suicide Prevention Summit.
Registration is FREE.

Reach Out: You Are Not Alone Symposium
2022-09-08 13:00 - 14:30
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED)
Welcomes you to Join the
Virtual Veteran Suicide Prevention Symposium: Reach out, You Are Not Alone
September 8 1:00 – 2:30pm EDT
Select the Link to Join:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/ j.php?MTID=mdbd132dc80ebf2b387e595e3045b983b
Join by Phone: 1-404-397-1596
Webinar Password: [REDACTED] (96763978 from phones)
Access Code: 276 177 23283

Hell or High Seas Screening & Panel Discussion
2022-09-08 18:00 - 21:00
Screening and panel discussion in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month. A moving portrait of a Veteran using his own painful journey with PTSD to find healing. Panel discussion moderated by program implementation specialist, Lee Wagner.

Thursday, September 8, 6 PM – 9 PM
William Pitt Union
3959 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Screening is free and open to the public. Register online to attend.
A virtual screening will also be available.

Breaking Bread With Heroes
2022-09-17 12:00 - 14:00
Join us to raise awareness for suicide prevention and enjoy a meal from a menu designed by celebrity chef Robert Irvine!
A pdf of the flyer is available to download or print.
Date, Time, and Location:
Sat, September 17, 2022
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Fort LeBoeuf American Legion Post 285
120 West 4th Street
Waterford, PA 16441
Register online to reserve your seat! You can also email Patti Tanner at pag109@pitt.edu to register or receive additional information.

Integrating Public and Ecosystem Health Systems to Foster Resilience
2022-09-19 11:00 - 15:00
Integrating Public and Ecosystem Health Systems to Foster Resilience: A Workshop to Identify Research to Bridge the Knowledge-To-Action Gap

About this event

September 19, 11:00 am-3:30 pm EDT virtual

This workshop will bring together research, practitioner, and policy communities along with other stakeholders to explore opportunities to advance understanding of the interconnections between public health and Nature and discuss how to move from knowledge to action through better integration of knowledge, policy, and practice.
This workshop will consider the strengths and lessons learned from existing activities focused on the integration of public health and Nature research. It will also explore how we can advance integration through new and emerging cross-cutting research areas and develop solutions that inform policy and practice while promoting equity, justice, and resilience. Building on these discussions, workshop participants will consider how to develop a new research agenda that harnesses existing knowledge and new advancements and more effectively promotes the translation of this information into policy and practice.
Learn more and register online.

TAPS: Choosing Wellness Webinar
2022-09-20 12:00 - 13:00
This session will present the evidence on how we can navigate difficulty and still flourish as human beings and become the CEO of our own lives. Eileen O’Grady, a nurse practitioner and wellness expert, will present ideas on how to practice self-leadership, form habits that serve us, and practice extreme self-care, no matter your circumstances. Register online.
This webinar is presented by the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®.
Presenter

Eileen O’Grady, PhD, RN, NP, PCC
Dr. O’Grady is a certified nurse practitioner and wellness coach, is founder of The School of Wellness, a group of practitioners dedicated to inspiring and providing practical tools to organizations and individuals to enable them to choose, practice and promote wellbeing. Dr. O’Grady has worked (virtually) across the United States in dozens of organizations leading discussions on wellbeing and resilience. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health (George Washington University), a Master’s degree in Nursing and a PhD in Nursing (George Mason University). She is an author and editor of two textbooks, Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach (7th ed., 2022) and Intentional Therapeutic Relationships: Advancing Caring in Health Care a how-to book on placing relationships at the center of health care (DesTEch, 2022). Her most recent book, Choosing Wellness: Unconventional Wisdom for the Overwhelmed, the Discouraged, the Addicted, the Fearful or the Stuck, (2021) is her most personal.

Program Details
This webinar is free and open to the public. Continuing education credit is not available.

About the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®
The TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® is positioned to be the national and worldwide leader in training and education for bereavement professionals, bereaved individuals, and grieving military and civilian families.
Through an alliance with the Hospice Foundation of America, the foremost leader in professional grief and loss education, the Institute will serve as a resource and training center, providing a hub for high-quality collaboration between professionals working in the field of grief and loss.
The Institute is where practical information on coping with loss will be accessible for all who seek current strategies, the most effective tools, and best practices for supporting those who are grieving and those who serve the grieving.
TAPS has teamed with the Hospice Foundation of America to educate caregivers, mental health professionals, clergy, funeral directors, casualty officers, the bereaved themselves, and so many others on the best ways to travel the grief journey. Together at the Institute, the two organizations will provide workshops, seminars, panel discussions, and more to train professionals and help individuals and families thrive after loss.
TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® is located at TAPS Headquarters, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
Email us at Institute@taps.org or give us a call at 800-959-8277 (TAPS) with any questions.

Involving Significant Others in Suicide Prevention
2022-09-22 12:00 - 13:30
CDP Presents: Dyadic Interventions – Involving Significant Others in Suicide Prevention via Zoom
22 September 2022, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern
Description: The Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Dyadic interventions: Involving Significant Others in Suicide Prevention.” Additional information, including an expanded event description, learning objectives and CE details, will be added as the event date nears.
Please note: Space in this event is limited and registration will close once capacity has been reached, even if this is before the final registration date.
Target Audience: For behavioral health/healthcare providers who treat military personnel, veterans, and their families.
Continuing Education Details:
Final CE approval is pending. This section will be updated in advance of the event.
The Center for Deployment Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Deployment Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
