Date: Three-part series: December 13, 2022; January 12, 2023; February 9, 2023Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET Register Online Session 2 – Identifying and Engaging Military and Veteran Caregivers Thursday, January 12, 2023, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET Learning Objectives Describe the challenges of self-identification Discover strategies for better outreach and engagement Identify opportunities to empower the caregiver voice […]
Erie VA Medical Center To Host Hybrid Veteran Town Hall Date: Jan. 12, 2023, 3-4 p.m. Location: Erie VAMC, 135 East 38th St., 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms 2A-2C, Erie, PA (Erie County) Who should attend: Veterans, caregivers and family members are invited to attend this town hall, being held in person and virtually. Participants will […]
Live Webinar On Mitigating Crisis And Strengthening Trust For Veterans Date: Jan. 18, 2023, 1 p.m. Register and Learn more: Katie Stenger, at 716-673-5017 or email katie.stenger@summitbhc.com Presented By: Alia Schenck, MA, MSW, LCSW-A Description: A look at service delivery, important principles of relational building among Veterans and family members. This online class will seek […]
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 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 […]
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 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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
