QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper 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, […]

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper 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, […]

Suicide Prevention in Veterans With Substance Use Disorders

This live, knowledge-based webinar will address challenges in assessing individuals with concurrent substance use and suicide risk, and it will offer treatment recommendations. Date: Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. ET Location: VHA TRAIN Access Links: Non-VA employees click here. VA employees click here. Audience: Physicians, nurses, counselors, psychologists, social workers and pharmacists Modality: Virtual conference (webinar) Credit/hours: 1 Accreditations: ACCME, ACCME-NP, ACPE, […]

Mindfulness Meditation Class 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 on these upcoming days: July 8, […]

Erie Clean Up Day!

In partnership with PERU’s Northwest Pennsylvania Veteran Suicide Prevention Program, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards are hosting a clean up on Ore Dock Road on Saturday August 13 at 8:30am. Register before August 10 to get details on location. Gloves and bags will be provides. Snacks and water will be available. There are […]

QPR Training: Bob’s Gun Shop & Indoor Range

Pennsylvania suicide rates, especially in rural counties, are higher than the national average. QPR is a two-hour educational program designed to train people as “gatekeepers” about the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to respond.  Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, athletic coaches, ministers, doctors, nurses, office supervisors, squad leaders, […]

2022 Suicide Prevention Summit | Mental Health Academy

Mental Health Academy's 2022 Suicide Prevention Summit | Mental Health Academy Mental Health Academy (MHA) are collaborating with the American Counseling Association (ACA), American Association of Suicidology (AAS), National Board for Certified Counselors & Associates (NBCC) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) to bring you the 2022 Suicide Prevention Summit. The purpose of […]

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper 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, […]

Reach Out: You Are Not Alone Symposium

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED) Welcomes you to Join the Virtual Veteran Suicide Prevention Symposium: Reach out, You Are Not Alone September 8 1:00 – 2:30pm EDT Select the Link to Join: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/ j.php?MTID=mdbd132dc80ebf2b387e595e3045b983b Join by Phone: 1-404-397-1596 Webinar Password: YMsM3wpv@33 (96763978 from phones) Access […]

Hell or High Seas Screening & Panel Discussion

Screening and panel discussion in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month. A moving portrait of a Veteran using his own painful journey with PTSD to find healing. Panel discussion moderated by program implementation specialist, Lee Wagner. Thursday, September 8, 6 PM – 9 PM William Pitt Union 3959 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA Screening is free and […]

Mindfulness Meditation Class 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 on these upcoming days: July 8, […]

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper 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, […]