Recovery is Community Virtual Narcan Training

Virtual Training Series This is a Recovery is Community NWPA grant project through UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor. We hope you can join us for our Recovery is Beautiful NWPA Naloxone Training Series every third Thursday at 12-1pm. These talks will feature Susan Huffman, Senior Program Specialist for Venango County SCA and Julia […]

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 […]

Equine Event for Veterans and Their Families

Join us for a fun morning of FREE activities for the whole family! Horsemanship & Groundwork Emotions & Body Language Snowshoeing & Archery Free Childcare (on-site) Physical Health & Riding Wellness Resources Butler VA is offering FREE (limited) transportation to/from this event. JANUARY 28, 2023 · TWO SESSIONS! 10AM-12PM and 1-3PM Storm Harbor Equestrian Center […]

QPR 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. Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, […]

Mindfulness Meditation Classes for Veterans

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.

Opioids and Benzodiazepines on All-Cause Mortality in Veterans

This is a virtual meeting for the Committee on Evaluating the Effects of Opioids and Benzodiazepines on All-Cause Mortality in Veterans. Fri, February 3, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will convene a committee of experts to conduct a study to evaluate the effects of opioids […]

Recovery is Community: Tobacco Use in Behavioral Health

Presented by Tony Klein, MPA, NCACII, & Katie Gassner, CTTS Despite significant progress made in reducing smoking in the general population, individuals with mental and substance use disorders bear a disproportionate burden of tobacco-related illness, disability, and premature death. This training explores the basis for widespread smoking in the recovering community and the bio-psycho-social aspects […]

How States and Communities Can Better Support Military and Veteran Caregivers

Three-part Series: December 13, 2022; January 12, 2023; February 9, 2023Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET Register Online Part 3: February 9, 2023 Session 3 – Strengthening Community Supports and Promoting Financial Wellness for Military and Veteran Caregivers Thursday, February 9, 2023, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET Learning Objectives Illustrate how states and communities can come together to support […]

Recovery is Community: Differential Diagnosis with Complaints of Attention Problems

Presented by Lisa May, Ph.D. This presentation will review common differential diagnoses and symptom presentation for attention/focus patient complaints. Learning Objectives – Participants will be able to: ·Identify common differential diagnoses when presented with patient complaint of attention problems. ·Identify some common screening tools that could be used to assist with diagnosis. ·Identify when referral […]

PAUSE Community Circle

PAUSE (People Addressing and Understanding Suicide Experiences) is a global movement founded on a growing awareness that the current state of suicide prevention science has been inadequate in addressing and understanding the complexity of suicide. PAUSE is grounded in compassion, social & economic justice, and health equity for all, valuing lived experiences with suicide. PAUSE […]

All Veterans Empowerment Workshop

All Veterans Empowerment Workshop Feb 16, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST Register online for Zoom link. About the event All Veterans. Any and all veterans are welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment ~Schedule […]

Women Veterans Empowerment Workshop

Women Veterans Empowerment Workshop Feb 19, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST Register online for the Zoom link. About the event Women Veterans. Any and all women veteran welcome regardless of discharge status or time in service. Discover the Artistry of Empowerment with WVE&T Here at WVE&T we facilitate workshops to practice skills of Empowerment […]