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 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 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 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 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 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 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 […]
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 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 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 […]
This live, knowledge-based webinar, for interprofessional healthcare teams, will cover suicidality at end of life. This webinar will discuss the unique issues of desire for hastened death and suicidality at end of life. Participants will learn the differences between desire for hastened death and suicidality. Contributing and risk factors for both suicidality and desire for […]
1st Annual Veterans Chow Hall An event presented by Bodhi Garden Initiative and the Robert Irvine Foundation Veterans Chow Hall at Voodoo Brewery 716 State St Erie PA 16501 Saturday, March 9, 2024 11 AM – 2:00 PM EDT Register online to attend! Register today to attend the “1st Annual Veteran Chow Hall” at Voodoo […]
