The Resilient Veteran

Facilitating the Integration of Firearm Injury Prevention into Healthcare
2022-04-25 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine will host a free, virtual workshop on April 25, 2022, 12:00 PM-5:15 PM ET exploring how firearm injury and mortality prevention can be integrated into routine care in health systems. The workshop will include discussion about the current evidence on strategies for prevention. It will also explore what we have learned about facilitators and barriers to implementation of strategies, and how health systems might work to overcome those barriers to improve the health of patients and communities.
Topics covered will be:

Framing of the issue: Firearm Injuries and Healthcare’s Role in Depolarizing A Public Health Crisis
Healthcare Strategies to Reduce Firearm Injury and Mortality
Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Hospital-Based Firearm Injury Prevention Strategies in Urban and Rural Communities
Collaborating with Community to Improve Healthcare System Implementation Success and Destigmatize Gun Violence Prevention
Defining a Firearms Violence Prevention Roadmap for Hospitals and Health Systems

This free workshop is sponsored by Northwell Health. To view the draft agenda and more information about this event, please visit their website.
Register for the workshop on Eventbrite.

VA Women’s Health Reengagement Training (heaRT)
2022-04-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-19 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-04-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-12 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-04-08 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-01 16:00 - 20:00, 2022-03-29 09:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date
If you are a woman with military service experience and are not enrolled in VA health care, this program is for you. VA’s Office of Women’s Health (OWH) is bringing the nation’s Veteran women unenrolled in VA services a training program to give you the opportunity to connect with fellow Veteran women in your community. Learn how to determine VA care eligibility and enroll in VA, what Veteran- and women- centered VA health care services are available to you, and connect with fellow Veteran women in your community.
Through the VA Women’s Health Reengagement Training (heaRT), you will connect with fellow Veteran women in your community and learn what Veteran- and women- centered VA health care services are available to you:
· Preventive care and wellness
· Women’s health services
· Whole health & mental health services
· How to determine VA care eligibility and enroll in VA
The virtual training will be a women-only, one-time, 4-hour session. If you need to change or cancel your registration, please visit https://calendly.com/WomensheaRT. Please contact with info@WomensheaRT.info any questions.

Psychological Impacts of Transition for Military Service Members
2022-04-21 14:00 - 15:30
Date: April 21, 2022Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET
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Around 200,000 service members transition to civilian life each year, according to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). As we have seen after the military drawdown in Afghanistan and Iraq in recent years, reintegration is currently affecting thousands of military families. Reintegration is an important process to understand in terms of its effects on families, couple relationships, parenting roles, mental and emotional health, and impacts on the larger civilian and military communities. Transitioning military service members who could benefit from mental health treatment may not seek treatment voluntarily. To completely address the needs of transitioning military service members, treatments and services must consider the wide array of challenges that service members may face when reintegrating into civilian life. Most Veterans experience high levels of stress in their transition back to civilian life. This webinar will shed light on factors contributing to transition stress, issues with role changes, lack of purpose and shared experience, and stigma surrounding mental health diagnoses.

This 1.5-hour webinar will provide a framework for transitioning service members and their families to better navigate the behavioral health resources and services they are eligible to receive. We will discuss strategies for improving access and best practices in treatment and services. Participants will discover tools and resources available to promote these strategies and make an impact in their local communities.
Presenters

Stacey Owens, M.S.W., LCSW-C, Military and Veterans Affairs Liaison, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Colonel Carl Andrew Castro, Ph.D., USA, Ret., Professor of Social Work and Psychology, Director, Military and Veteran Programs, Suzanne Sworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California
George A. Bonanno, Ph.D., Professor of Clinical Psychology, Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University
Colonel Denise “Deno” Cooper, Ph.D., USAF, Ret.

Learning Objectives

Define the issue by providing relevant and timely data on the reintegration of service members and the psychological and behavioral impacts of military service
Highlight key factors contributing to transition stress among service members, their families, and the broader civilian and military communities
Illustrate the effects of mental health stigma on transitioning service members seeking treatment and support, and provide key approaches and best practices to address mental and emotional health
Demonstrate concrete strategies for supporting our service members as they navigate the behavioral health system and employment opportunities, and reestablish family roles
Provide examples of best practices and systems of support and services in place for the behavioral health needs of transitioning service members, focused on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and beyond
Discuss strategies for community providers to improve access and sustained engagement in behavioral health services

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2022-04-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-08 11:00 - 13:00
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!

Supporting the Behavioral Health Needs of Our Service Members, Veterans and their Families Through Coalitions and Task Forces
2022-04-19 14:00 - 15:00
Supporting the Behavioral Health Needs of Our Service Members, Veterans and their Families Through Coalitions and Task Forces

Taking place on April 19, 2022, at 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. Register online.

This session participants will have the opportunity to hear from two different successful leaders who have established successful community-based coalitions and networks to support the SMVF Community. Participants can also ask clarifying questions and learn how to avoid common obstacles.

Presenters

Christa Page, Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinators, Central Ohio VA Healthcare System
Nathan Graeser, D.S.W., M.Div., LCSW, Director, Veteran Initiatives, SoCal Grantmakers; Army Chaplain, California National Guard

Serving Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders
2022-04-13 09:00 - 11:00
Serving Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders
Older Adults with SUD

This two-hour event is co-sponsored by:

The Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU)
The Pitt Social Work Coalition for Opioid and Addictions Leadership (COAL)
The Hartford Partnership Program on Aging Education (HPPAE)

Registration is now open for “Serving Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders” on April 13th from 9:00-11:00 AM (On Zoom).
Click the link to register: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5BIwpNMm10VP1EW

Supporting the Behavioral Health Needs of Our Service Members, Veterans and their Families Through Coalitions and Task Forces
2022-04-12 14:00 - 15:00
Supporting the Behavioral Health Needs of Our Service Members, Veterans and their Families Through Coalitions and Task Forces

Taking place on April 12, 2022, at 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. Register online.

This interactive session is designed to ensure your coalition has a solid foundation to achieve success. Expanding partnerships and achieving outcomes will be highlighted in this workshop. Presenters will discuss prioritizing membership, refining your vision and mission, marketing your coalition, and linking your efforts to data to illustrate impact. Participants will have opportunities for discussion and will be provided with practical tools to maximize community impact.

Learning Objectives

Identify best practices for refining your coalition’s mission and vision
Explore levels of involvement internally and externally
Learn how to expand partnerships in the community through identifying shared priorities
Use data to tell your story
Promote and market your work

Presenters

Dorothy Chaney, Founder, Wisconsin Community Health Alliance
Kristina Clark, President and Founder, KM Consulting Group

Veteran Suicide Prevention for Community Providers: Safety Plans & Lethal Means Safety
2022-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar will discuss the national problem of Veteran suicide, provide clinical resources and tools that can be used to implement lethal means safety counseling and suicide prevention safety plans and provide links to VA resources that can be accessed for consultation. 1 NBCC Credit Hour
April 12th 12 noon EST
Register online for this virtual presentation.

Supporting the Behavioral Health Needs of Our Service Members, Veterans and their Families Through Coalitions and Task Forces
2022-04-05 14:00 - 15:00
Supporting the Behavioral Health Needs of Our Service Members, Veterans and their Families Through Coalitions and Task Forces

Taking place April 5, 2022, at 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. Register online.

Whether you are stakeholders looking to start a coalition or task force, or an established coalition or community group looking to target a specific issue or expand on previous work, this session is for you! Participants will engage in an interactive learning environment, creating dialogue around effective start-up practices, capacity-building efforts and membership-recruitment and retention strategies, with focuses on how to overcome challenges related to COVID-19 and on rural and urban dynamics. Participants will leave equipped with tangible action plans to implement as they move forward.

Learning Objectives

Discuss critical elements of coalition building at the state, territory or community level
Identify components of coalition recruitment, retention and engagement
Develop action plan for recruiting targeted members
Create sector gap analysis and discuss dismantling silo behavior
Develop action plan for recruiting targeted members
Create action-oriented agendas for future coalition meetings

Presenters

Dorothy Chaney, Founder, Wisconsin Community Health Alliance
Kristina Clark, President and Founder, KM Consulting Group

Leveraging SAMHSA SOAR Technical Assistance to Improve Systems
2022-03-24 15:00 - 16:30
Leveraging SAMHSA SOAR Technical Assistance to Improve Systems

March 24, 2022, 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET

The SAMHSA SOAR TA Center has worked to address the barriers to equity in SOAR implementation with the development of resources, tools, and training. For this webinar, SOAR Leaders will discuss how these resources have been used to promote equity and reduce the impact of implicit basis in the implementation of SOAR work within their agencies. SOAR State Leads will discuss the integration of resources in their work and steps they have taken to ensure that diverse groups are equitably accessing services. Panelists will also share how community demographics (race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and justice involvement) impact access to SOAR programs and present strategies for recognizing and reaching individuals that are underserved. SAMHSA SOAR TA Center staff will share a brief summary of the equity-focused SOAR products and tools designed to support SOAR initiatives in their efforts to achieve equity and inclusion in program access and participation. Finally, staff of the SAMHSA-funded Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) will share how equity is integrated into their resources and trainings for housing and health professionals.
Register online.

Aligning the Field Around a 988 Messaging Framework
2022-03-22 14:00 - 15:00
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Register online.
In July 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255) will transition to 988—an easy to remember three-digit dialing, texting, and chat code for anyone experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis. To help public messengers—including state agencies, crisis centers, non-profit organizations, businesses, foundations, and others—in determining when and how to best communicate about 988, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance), is releasing a 988 Messaging Framework next month. Developed in collaboration with a 988 Messaging Task Force co-led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Vibrant Emotional Health (operational home of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline), the 988 Messaging Framework will serve as a roadmap of key elements to consider when planning a messaging strategy around the transition to 988. This resource provides general guidance to the field around when and how to develop public messages about 988 and is not intended to provide tailored, audience-specific, ready-to-use messaging.
Join the Action Alliance on March 22 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a free webinar—Aligning the Field Around a 988 Messaging Framework—to learn more about this new resource and how you can use it to guide your public messaging efforts. During this hour-long webinar, participants will:
· Learn how to utilize the 988 Messaging Framework to inform strategic messaging efforts ahead of and following the nationwide transition to 988 in July 2022.
· Have an opportunity to hear directly from the national leads of 988—SAMHSA and Vibrant Emotional Health—about 988 implementation and communications and the importance of aligned messaging across the field.
Panelists for the webinar include:
· Ms. Kim Torguson, Director of Engagement & Communications, National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Education Development Center (moderator)
· Mr. Mark Custer, Director, Reingold
· Dr. John Draper, Director, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Vibrant Emotional Health
· Ms. Kate Galatas, Public Sector Co-Lead, 988 Messaging Task Force, and Chief 988 Communications & Engagement Officer, SAMHSA
· Dr. John Palmieri, Acting Director of 988, SAMHSA
The Action Alliance thanks Executive Committee (EXCOM) partner Johnson & Johnson—Janssen for providing support for the development of the 988 Messaging Framework.

Leveraging SAMHSA SMVF Technical Assistance to Improve Systems
2022-03-17 15:00 - 16:30
Leveraging SAMHSA SMVF Technical Assistance to Improve Systems

March 17, 2022, 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET

This installment in the Equity in Action webinar series will provide an overview of how SAMHSA’s SMVF TA Center can help ensure equity in state programs by providing education to and increasing awareness among TA recipients around the following topics:

Engaging special populations (American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans, Behavioral Health Supports for Veterans in Rural Areas, Families and Caregivers of Veterans, Women Veterans, Aging Veterans, Black and Hispanic Veterans, and Veterans from LGBTQ Communities)
Applying a health equity lens to identify and address social determinants of health (SDOH), as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles when working with members of the SMVF population
Making use of the SAMHSA SMVF TA Center Special Populations webpage

This webinar will also offer a unique opportunity to discuss challenges and pose questions about the SDOH and DEI issues that may impact wellbeing among the SMVF population. Research suggests adverse SDOH are strong predictors of suicide risk.* In light of this, this installment in the webinar series will explore unique characteristics of special populations, ways to raise awareness to better serve these populations utilizing DEI principles, and innovative strategies to enhance state and local suicide prevention efforts by including a focus on equity to positively impact the SMVF community. Every member of the SMVF community is unique. At the SMVF TA Center the importance of addressing the diverse needs of SMVF is understood, valued, and reflected in the work. A special populations website demonstrating this effort, developed to assist and guide those who are engaged with different populations of the SMVF community, will be explored.
Register online.

Veteran Suicide Prevention: DMVA 2022 Virtual Veteran Town Hall Series
2022-03-16 17:00 - 18:30
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is pleased to announce its 2022 Virtual Veteran Town Hall Series. The Series will provide the commonwealth’s nearly 800,000 veterans with a convenient platform to learn and ask questions about programs and benefits earned through their military service.
The first of the five virtual Town Halls will take place from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, by WebEx. The topic will be veteran suicide prevention, with a focus on the support and resources available to veterans throughout the commonwealth.
Presenters for this first event will be Brig. Gen. (PA) Maureen Weigl, DMVA deputy adjutant general for Veterans Affairs; and Rick Hamp of DMVA, Pennsylvania’s lead for the federal Veterans Administration – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and Their Families.
“Veterans often have questions about the benefits they earned through their service to our nation, and the DMVA wants to make it easy for them to get answers,” said Joel Mutschler, DMVA director of the Bureau of Veterans Programs, Initiatives, Reintegration, and Outreach (PIRO). “This 2022 Town Hall Series will address topics that speak to the challenges many veterans are facing every day, while providing the solutions they are looking for. It’s our intent to host these events to better inform and assist our veterans and their families.”
The following are the dates, times and topics for the 2022 Virtual Veteran Town Hall Series:

March 16, 2022, 5-6:30 p.m. – Veteran Suicide Prevention
May 18, 2022, 5-6:30 p.m. – Serving Older Veterans
July 13, 2022, 5-6:30 p.m. – Resources for Homeless Veterans
Sept. 14, 2022, 5-6:30 p.m. – Transportation Issues Facing Veterans
Nov. 2, 2022, 5-6:30 p.m. – Honoring Veterans for Their Service and Sacrifice

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters live during the WebEx through the chat feature.
Learn more about how to register at the DMVA website.
MEDIA CONTACT: Joseph Butera – jobutera@pa.gov

Centering Equity, Engaging Communities, Transforming Systems
2022-03-10 15:00 - 16:30
MacArthur SJC: Centering Equity, Engaging Communities, Transforming Systems

March 10, 2022, 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET

The goal of the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge’s criminal justice team is to center racial equity in our local justice reform efforts. Through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF) TA Center there is a network for implementing and innovating local sites that collectively play a role in addressing racial and ethnic disparities and build our own capacity to be champions of racial equity.

As the Safety and Justice Challenge invests in local justice systems that advance racial equity and justice through the pursuit of anti-racist jail reduction policies and practices, this webinar will feature several jurisdictions that have made great strides in centering racial equity in their work.

The Safety and Justice Challenge Network fosters an inclusive and restorative definition of safety that prioritizes the dignity of all those involved, honors the expertise of directly impacted communities, and believes together, across sectors and communities, we can achieve transformational change so that all people have what they need to thrive.

Our panelists will show how their respective jurisdictions have engaged in this pursuit of transformational change from an intersectional perspective, to achieve equitable outcomes for all people, thereby prioritizing a focus on people of color.
Register online.

Supporting Morally Injured Female Veterans
2022-03-10 13:00 - 16:00
Thursday, March 10, 2022
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Location:
Virtual Presentation
Presented By:
Dr. Daniel Roberts
This workshop will explain moral injury and describe how MI manifests in women veterans; review life aspects that MI can affect; and lead a discussion on how helping professionals, community help organizations, and family members can work together to support morally injured women veterans.
Dr. Daniel Roberts is the President and CEO of the Moral Injury Support Network for Servicewomen, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that conducts world-class, women-centered education and research in spiritual leadership and spiritual support. Daniel has over 18 years of experience in providing emotional and spiritual support to men and women in the armed forces. He also provides training and mentorship to thousands of military, VA, and civilian chaplains through conferences, classroom instruction, and one-on-one coaching. Dr. Roberts created the Comprehensive Female Soldier Support Model, a framework of spiritual care for women service members. Daniel currently leads two multi-organizational research projects on moral injury.
Register at https://summitbhc.com/events/.

Grief Talks: Caring Place Webinars
2022-03-02 14:00 - 15:30
“GRIEF TALKS” is a series of educational webinars hosted by Caring Place staff members — experts with many years of experience working with grieving children and families.
These seminars focus on a wide range of topics around grief and support. They provide audiences a deep understanding of the experiences of grieving children and adults, and offer family-tested ways of moving on into life in the midst of grief.
Follow the link for information about, and to register for, the next webinar in the series.
Little Matches: Finding Strength in the Dark
Wednesday, March 2
2-3:30 pm
Registration deadline, Tuesday, March 1.
Register online.

Veteran Mental Health & Suicide Risk During the Covid 19 Pandemic: Findings & Future Directions
2022-02-23 12:00 - 13:00
This talk presents data regarding Veterans’ social support networks and assesses the short-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on these networks, their health, and their social determinants of health (SDH) needs. 1 NBCC Credit Hour
Register online.

Centering Equity, Engaging Communities, Transforming Systems
2022-02-17 08:00 - 17:00
This installment in the Equity in Action webinar series will provide an overview of how SAMHSA’s SMVF TA Center and the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge’s criminal justice team is working to center racial equity in our local justice reform efforts. Through our technical assistance with a network of implementing and innovating local sites, we aim to collectively play a role in addressing racial and ethnic disparities and build our own capacity to be champions of racial equity.

As the Safety and Justice Challenge invests in local justice systems that advance racial equity and justice through the pursuit of anti-racist jail reduction policies and practices, this webinar will feature several jurisdictions that have made great strides in centering racial equity in their work.

The Safety and Justice Challenge Network fosters an inclusive and restorative definition of safety that prioritizes the dignity of all those involved, honors the expertise of directly impacted communities, and believes together, across sectors and communities, we can achieve transformational change so that all people have what they need to thrive.

Our panelists will show how their respective jurisdictions have engaged in this pursuit of transformational change from an intersectional perspective, to achieve equitable outcomes for all people, thereby prioritizing a focus on people of color.

ECTIC 2022 Community Resilience Conference
2022-02-17 08:00 - 17:00
Thanks to funding from Erie County Department of Human Services, ECTIC will be supporting the 2022 Erie County Community Resilience Conference.
Save the date for this FREE, virtual event on
Thursday February 17th, 2022.
Download the Conference Brochure for a full listing of breakout sessions and presenters or view the Preliminary Conference Agenda here.
The following is an overview of topics and breakout-sessions offered during the conference. Session descriptions and speaker bios and be viewed via the conference brochure.

Welcome & ECTIC Opening Remarks by Cassie Dundon, LPC & Steve Minick, LPC – ECTIC Co–Chairs
Keynote Address by Dr. Monique Morris
Morning Break-out Sessions:1. Overcoming Unconscious Bias to Have Inclusive Conversations2. Settling the Score – A Body-Based Approach to Trauma Recovery3. Awareness of Classism that BIPOC Experience and Acknowledging Resiliency Factors4. The Big Five Personality Traits – How to Use These to Foster Your Resilience and Hope in an Icky World
Afternoon 1 Break-out Sessions:1. A Tapestry of Change – How to Recognize and Implement Organizational Change2. Ethics and Trauma–Informed Care3. Implementing Trauma–Informed Practice of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in Schools at Universal Level and its Impact on Student Behavior
Afternoon 2 Break-out Sessions:1. Integrating Trauma–Informed Care into Response to Suicide2. Racially Conscious Trauma–Informed Care3. Project Mentorship: Making Connections and Improving SEL at the High School Level Amid a Pandemic
“The System Breaks Me Daily” – How to Recognize, Dismantle, and Heal Systemic Racial Trauma Panel Discussion & Closing Remarks

Continuing education credits may be available. Please contact the ECTIC for more information.

Get Registered!

Treating Veteran w/Chronic Pain Co-Occurring With Substance Use Disorders: Getting Beyond Opioids
2022-01-27 12:00 - 13:00
Hosted by St Joseph Institute & Summit BHC Tactical Recovery
Register online for this virtual presentation.
January 27, 12 noon EST.

Partnering with Firearm Retailers to Promote Temporary Out-of-Home Firearm Storage
2022-01-25 12:00 - 13:00
Partnering with Firearm Retailers to Promote Temporary Out-of-Home Firearm Storage
January 25, 2022 12:00PM ET
Given that a majority of suicides involve a firearm, suicide prevention efforts include strategies to create “time and distance” between a person and a loaded firearm. Several state-based coalitions have created online “storage maps” of firearm retailers and law enforcement agencies willing to consider requests for temporary, voluntary gun storage; however, little is known about the lasting outcomes of these initiatives. This presentation describes preliminary findings from The Armory Project, a VA community partnership with 3 firearm retailers to promote lethal means safety messaging and temporary storage options for suicide prevention. The presenters will discuss lessons learned, including successful strategies for building VA-community collaboration and facilitators discussing mental health and suicide prevention in gun shops.
Gala True, Ph.D., is an Investigator with the South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System and Associate Professor in the Section on Community and Population Medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine. Dr. True’s research focuses on improving access to care and the health of individuals and communities through patient-centered and community-engaged research approaches.
Caleb Morse is an 11-year Army combat veteran with multiple deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Louisiana native, Caleb is the owner and operator of the Rustic Renegade, a firearms retail shop in Lafayette that also offers coffee, gifts, and a gathering place for veterans and firearms enthusiasts. Caleb is also part of The Armory Project offering out-of-home storage options in his gun shop.
Joseph Constans, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Program Manager for Suicide Prevention in the Office of Research and Development, VHA). He has had a 28-year career in VA. For the past 10-years, his research has concerned suicide and homicide prevention with a particular interest in studying firearm attitudes in vulnerable populations. His research program has been supported with funding from VA CSRD, VA HSRD, CDC, and DoD.
Register online for this virtual event.
Presenters: Gala True, Ph.D.Mr. Caleb Morse and Joseph Constans, Ph.D.
Questions?
Christie Machan, LCSW VA Rocky Mountain MIRECCChristie.Machan@va.gov
