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 […]
Pittsburgh is home to many things- great sports, great food, our beautiful skyline. Did you know that Pittsburgh is home to one of the LARGEST and LONGEST running Veterans Days Parades in the Country? The Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade has run every year since 1919. Pennsylvania is home to the 4th largest population of Veterans- […]
Webinar Date: Nov. 13, 2023, 7 p.m. Questions? Contact Adeline Hatfield, at 330-571-1348 or email adeline@militaryvetsofamerica.org Join Military Veterans of America for our webinar with health specialist Dr. Shenika Vilton, MD. She will discuss the latest advancements in the treatment of chronic pain, offering insights into both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. We will also shed […]
QPR for Clearfield and Jefferson Counties HELP PREVENT SUICIDE Suicide prevention training webinars aim to save lives. Learn steps you can take to save a life and reduce suicidal behaviors in your community. Question, Persuade and Refer is an emergency health intervention program designed to give you practical tools and techniques to address and prevent […]
INTEGRATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INTO SUICIDE RESPONSE (ITIC) Suicide Prevention Training The Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response course will describe the role of trauma in both risk for suicide behaviors and in coping with suicide loss. It is a one-hour virtual training primarily designed for those who work with people at risk for […]
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 […]
QPR for Clearfield and Jefferson Counties HELP PREVENT SUICIDE Suicide prevention training webinars aim to save lives. Learn steps you can take to save a life and reduce suicidal behaviors in your community. Question, Persuade and Refer is an emergency health intervention program designed to give you practical tools and techniques to address and prevent […]
Tech Into Care – VA’s Newest App: Safety Plan for Suicide Prevention Program Description: This lecture will focus on describing the efforts to develop and test digital interventions for PTSD that integrate elements of exposure therapy. Also, this activity will address findings from three clinical trials that will be shared on web-based and mobile app […]
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 […]
Focus on Health Equity and Action Cyberseminar Series Upcoming Session: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 12PM - 1PM (ET) Learn More About the Session Register Title: Assessing Circumstances and Offering Resources for Needs (ACORN): An Overview of a VHA Social Risk Screening and Social Needs Referral Initiative Description: Hospitals and health systems, including the Veterans Health […]
January 10, 2024 @ 2:00PM ET Presenters: Jennifer L. Sullivan, PhD and Kelly O’Malley, PhD Previous research has identified the critical role of primary care in suicide prevention. Although several suicide prevention resources for primary care already exist, it is unclear how many have been created specifically for older Veterans. This environmental scan sought to […]
INTEGRATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INTO SUICIDE RESPONSE (ITIC) Suicide Prevention Training The Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response course will describe the role of trauma in both risk for suicide behaviors and in coping with suicide loss. It is a one-hour virtual training primarily designed for those who work with people at risk for […]
