The Resilient Veteran

Centering Equity, Engaging Communities, Transforming Systems
2022-03-10 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
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

Therapists, PTSD, and the Military
2022-01-19 13:00 - 14:30
Therapists, PTSD, and the Military: The challenges & pitfalls associated with developing a strong therapeutic relationship
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST
Location:
Virtual Presentation
Presented By:
Tony Dice, Ph.D., CSAC
This presentation provides an overview of the issues to consider when treating PTSD in active-duty military and veterans. Research that highlights the divergence in prevalence rates of PTSD and other post-deployment mental health problems across nations, and potential causes and implications will be explored.
Register at: https://summitbhc.com/events/

An Introduction to Zero Suicide: Getting Started in Your Agency
2022-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
An Introduction to Zero Suicide: Getting Started in Your Agency
Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at 12pm to 1pm EST
Ready to ring in the new year by launching—or relaunching—Zero Suicide in your healthcare organization?
Zero Suicide Institute Director Julie Goldstein Grumet will teach you how to lay the foundations for a stronger, more impactful Zero Suicide journey. Join other healthcare administrators, supervisors, clinicians, quality improvement specialists, and more on a free, one-hour webinar Thursday, January 13th, 2022 at 12pm EST.
Dive into the fundamentals of the seven elements of Zero Suicide, hear examples of implementation efforts in different settings, and get your questions about Zero Suicide answered in real-time. Registration closes on January 10th, so reserve your spot today!
RSPV: https://www.eventsquid.com/contestant-reg.cfm?event_id=15582

Women Veterans Empowerment Workshop
2021-12-19 13:00 - 15:00
About the Event

This is a workshop that utilizes free writing, breathing techniques, and community agreements.
Free writing is allowing the freedom of thoughts and ideas to flow unto the paper without judgment or expectation of what it will become.
Previous writing experience is not required.
This workshop is free and open to all women veterans, all eras, all separation statuses, and service members.
Be supported by healthy camaraderie, clear communication, and community empowerment.
Time & Location

Dec 19, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Zoom
Register online.

Veterans Justice Outreach
2021-12-16 14:00 - 15:30
On December 16, 2021, at 2 p.m. ET, the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program Resource Center as well as the Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities will host a webinar on Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO).
This webinar will provide an overview of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Justice Programs (VJP), specifically Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO).
Although the work that Veterans Justice Outreach Specialists do as members of Veterans Treatment Court teams is by far the best-known part of the program, this webinar will review the ways in which VJO partnership with local law enforcement and other community agencies can ensure pathways into needed treatment for veterans in crisis, or simply in need of services.
The presenter will examine available information about veterans engaged with the criminal justice system, orient audience members to VJP’s mission, vision, current outreach landscape, and new and emerging areas of work. Lastly, the presenter will educate deflection sites on how to best identify veterans with whom they may interact and link to VA services via their local VJO Specialist.

Event Date
December 16, 2021, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern

Online

Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
2021-12-15 13:00 - 14:00
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are pleased to announce the creation of three communities of practice, one for each priority area of the Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges:

Identifying SMVF and Screening for Suicide Risk;
Promoting Connectedness and Improving Care Transitions; and
Increasing Lethal Means Safety and Safety Planning.

Priority Group 3: Lethal Means Safety & Safety Planning

Upcoming Calls (Third Wednesday of the Month):

December 15, 2021, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET

The practice groups meet monthly. Each 1-hour Zoom meeting will feature a Team Spotlight highlighting the work of one team or small group discussion centered on a topical theme. All priority area workgroup leaders and members are invited to register for one or more of the practice groups. Once registered, calendar invitations will be sent on a reoccurring monthly basis.

Objectives

Strengthen technical assistance support for workgroup leaders and members
Increase knowledge about suicide prevention best practices related to each specific priority area
Facilitate team-to-team sharing of insights and suicide prevention strategies
Inspire practice improvement ideas and innovations across teams

Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
2021-12-08 13:00 - 14:00
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are pleased to announce the creation of three communities of practice, one for each priority area of the Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges:

Identifying SMVF and Screening for Suicide Risk;
Promoting Connectedness and Improving Care Transitions; and
Increasing Lethal Means Safety and Safety Planning.

Priority Group 2: Connectedness & Care Transitions

Upcoming Calls (Second Wednesday of the Month):

December 8, 2021, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET

The practice groups meet monthly. Each 1-hour Zoom meeting will feature a Team Spotlight highlighting the work of one team or small group discussion centered on a topical theme. All priority area workgroup leaders and members are invited to register for one or more of the practice groups. Once registered, calendar invitations will be sent on a reoccurring monthly basis.

Objectives

Strengthen technical assistance support for workgroup leaders and members
Increase knowledge about suicide prevention best practices related to each specific priority area
Facilitate team-to-team sharing of insights and suicide prevention strategies
Inspire practice improvement ideas and innovations across teams

Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
2021-12-01 13:00 - 14:00
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are pleased to announce the creation of three communities of practice, one for each priority area of the Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges:

Identifying SMVF and Screening for Suicide Risk;
Promoting Connectedness and Improving Care Transitions; and
Increasing Lethal Means Safety and Safety Planning.

Priority Group 1: Identify & Screen

Upcoming Calls (First Wednesday of the Month):

December 1, 2021, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET

The practice groups meet monthly. Each 1-hour Zoom meeting will feature a Team Spotlight highlighting the work of one team or small group discussion centered on a topical theme. All priority area workgroup leaders and members are invited to register for one or more of the practice groups. Once registered, calendar invitations will be sent on a reoccurring monthly basis.

Objectives

Strengthen technical assistance support for workgroup leaders and members
Increase knowledge about suicide prevention best practices related to each specific priority area
Facilitate team-to-team sharing of insights and suicide prevention strategies
Inspire practice improvement ideas and innovations across teams

Black Youth and Suicide Risk
2021-11-30 12:00 - 13:00
Tami Benton, MD is the Frederick Allen Professor of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She is the Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chair of Psychiatry at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and Chief of the Division of Child Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Time Noon to 1 PM
About the presentation:
This presentation will be a discussion focused on suicide and Black youth. Suicide and suicide-related behaviors have been steadily increasing among Black youths. In this presentation, we will describe trends in suicidal behaviors among Black youths as well as risk and protective factors unique to this population. The presenter will discuss screening and interventions and the need for culturally and developmentally appropriate approaches to suicide prevention.
By the end of this session, participants should be able to:

Identify shifting trends for suicide among minority populations, specifically for Black youths
Describe risk factors for suicide among Black youth
Identify and describe existing evidence about suicide risks and interventions for Black youths

Target Audience:
Sponsored by Community Care Behavioral Health, the target audience for this training includes all behavioral health providers, counselors, social workers, nurses, PCB including CRS and CPS, CPRP, Psychologists, NCC, Community Care members, and staff.
Training is free to attend, CEU’s also provided free of charge
Complete details regarding our speaker and continued education can be found on the registration page below.
Click here to register!

Women Veterans Empowerment Workshop
2021-11-21 13:00 - 15:00
About the Event

This is a workshop that utilizes free writing, breathing techniques and community agreements.
Free writing is allowing the freedom of thoughts and ideas to flow unto the paper without judgment or expectation of what it will become.
Previous writing experience not required.
This workshop is free and open to all women veterans, all eras, all separation statuses and service members.
Be supported by healthy camaraderie, clear communication and community empowerment.
Time & Location

Nov 21, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Zoom
Register online at https://www.womenveteransempowered.org/event-info/women-veterans-empowerment-workshop-4

Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
2021-11-17 13:00 - 14:00
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are pleased to announce the creation of three communities of practice, one for each priority area of the Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges:

Identifying SMVF and Screening for Suicide Risk;
Promoting Connectedness and Improving Care Transitions; and
Increasing Lethal Means Safety and Safety Planning.

Priority Group 3: Lethal Means Safety & Safety Planning

Upcoming Calls (Third Wednesday of the Month):

November 17, 2021, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
December 15, 2021, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET

The practice groups meet monthly. Each 1-hour Zoom meeting will feature a Team Spotlight highlighting the work of one team or small group discussion centered on a topical theme. All priority area workgroup leaders and members are invited to register for one or more of the practice groups. Once registered, calendar invitations will be sent on a reoccurring monthly basis.

Objectives

Strengthen technical assistance support for workgroup leaders and members
Increase knowledge about suicide prevention best practices related to each specific priority area
Facilitate team-to-team sharing of insights and suicide prevention strategies
Inspire practice improvement ideas and innovations across teams

Social Determinants of Health Call Series
2021-11-16 14:00 - 15:00
SAMHSA’s Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center (SMVF TA Center) is pleased to present the TA Call Series “Social Determinants of Health” (SDOH), taking place November 2, 9, and 16, 2021. This series will provide a unique opportunity to discuss challenges and ask questions about the SDOH.

According to a 2020 analysis of Electronic Healthcare Record data between 2015 and 2016, of nearly 300,000 inpatient or outpatient visits from the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, adverse SDOH are strong predictors of suicide risk.

In this series, we will explore how state and local suicide prevention efforts can positively impact the SMVF community. Each session will build on the previous session.
We are pleased to invite you to register for one or more calls in the series! Recordings of past training sessions are available on the SMVF TA website.

Social Determinants of Health: 301

Date: November 16, 2021
Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET

Register at: https://prainc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-yhqz4pG9J-OpHVbpqwmsq_FutQAh27
The 301 session will provide examples of interventions and programs currently being implemented by Governor’s Challenge and Mayor’s Challenge Teams focusing on the practical application of SDOH interventions, facilitate state-to-state sharing, and generate dialogue related to SDOH interventions in a wide range of communities.

Supporting Our Military and Veteran Caregivers
2021-11-16 13:30 - 15:00
Caregiving for men and women who served in our military is a critical component of a Veteran’s healthcare plan. Being a military or Veteran family caregiver can be one of the most important and challenging roles family members and loved ones will ever have. Challenges for caregivers include behavioral health risks, risk of social isolation, effective communication between caregivers and their children, financial stability, and taking time off from one’s job. Despite where one is in the journey, establishing an effective road map can bridge some of those challenges.

This 1.5-hour webinar will provide a framework for understanding systems of care and support and the impact a Veteran’s illness or challenges can have on a family. We will discuss strategies for helping Veterans obtain the care they deserve as well as strategies for caregiver self-care. Participants will discover tools and resources available to promote wellness for our service members, Veterans, and their caregivers.
Date: November 16, 2021Time: 1:30–3:00 p.m. ET

Learning Objectives

Describe the military and Veteran family experience and share insights on their behavioral health needs
Illustrate how military and Veteran family life may be impacted by trauma and secondary/vicarious trauma
Demonstrate concrete strategies for supporting caregivers and preventing burnout
Connect with caregivers through hearing their story
Provide examples of peer-based support and services to connect the caregivers of service members, Veterans, and their families (SMVF) with access points to behavioral health resources.

Target Audience

State agencies, policymakers, business leaders, community partners, behavioral health specialists, SMVF, and peer support leaders.

Presenters

Stacey Owens, MSW, LCSW-C, Military and Veterans Affairs Liaison, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Moderator)
Melissa Comeau, Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, American Red Cross
Shawn Moore, LMSW, Executive Director, Founder, Caregivers on the Homefront
Kathleen LeRoy, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver

Women Veterans Empowerment Workshop
2021-11-14 13:00 - 15:00
About the Event

This is a workshop that utilizes free writing, breathing techniques and community agreements.
Free writing is allowing the freedom of thoughts and ideas to flow unto the paper without judgment or expectation of what it will become.
Previous writing experience not required.
This workshop is free and open to all women veterans, all eras, all separation statuses and service members.
Be supported by healthy camaraderie, clear communication and community empowerment.
Time & Location

Nov 14, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Zoom
Register online at https://www.womenveteransempowered.org/event-info/women-veterans-empowerment-workshop-3

Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
2021-11-10 13:00 - 14:00
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are pleased to announce the creation of three communities of practice, one for each priority area of the Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenges:

Identifying SMVF and Screening for Suicide Risk;
Promoting Connectedness and Improving Care Transitions; and
Increasing Lethal Means Safety and Safety Planning.

Priority Group 2: Connectedness & Care Transitions

Upcoming Calls (Second Wednesday of the Month):

November 10, 2021, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
December 8, 2021, 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET

The practice groups meet monthly. Each 1-hour Zoom meeting will feature a Team Spotlight highlighting the work of one team or small group discussion centered on a topical theme. All priority area workgroup leaders and members are invited to register for one or more of the practice groups. Once registered, calendar invitations will be sent on a reoccurring monthly basis.

Objectives

Strengthen technical assistance support for workgroup leaders and members
Increase knowledge about suicide prevention best practices related to each specific priority area
Facilitate team-to-team sharing of insights and suicide prevention strategies
Inspire practice improvement ideas and innovations across teams

Social Determinants of Health Call Series
2021-11-09 14:00 - 15:00
SAMHSA’s Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center (SMVF TA Center) is pleased to present the TA Call Series “Social Determinants of Health” (SDOH), taking place November 2, 9, and 16, 2021. This series will provide a unique opportunity to discuss challenges and ask questions about the SDOH.

According to a 2020 analysis of Electronic Healthcare Record data between 2015 and 2016, of nearly 300,000 inpatient or outpatient visits from the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, adverse SDOH are strong predictors of suicide risk.

In this series, we will explore how state and local suicide prevention efforts can positively impact the SMVF community. Each session will build on the previous session.
We are pleased to invite you to register for one or more calls in the series! Recordings of past training sessions are available on the SMVF TA website.

Social Determinants of Health: 201

Date: November 9, 2021
Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
Register at: https://prainc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtf-yhqz4pG9J-OpHVbpqwmsq_FutQAh27
The 201 session will dive deeper into how SDOH are applied to the SMVF population and include a subject-matter expert presentation on meeting SDOH needs, including examples of best and promising practices.

Social Determinants of Health Call Series
2021-11-02 14:00 - 15:00
SAMHSA’s Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center (SMVF TA Center) is pleased to present the TA Call Series “Social Determinants of Health” (SDOH), taking place November 2, 9, and 16, 2021. This series will provide a unique opportunity to discuss challenges and ask questions about the SDOH.

According to a 2020 analysis of Electronic Healthcare Record data between 2015 and 2016, of nearly 300,000 inpatient or outpatient visits from the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, adverse SDOH are strong predictors of suicide risk.

In this series, we will explore how state and local suicide prevention efforts can positively impact the SMVF community. Each session will build on the previous session.

The 101 session will provide attendees with foundational information on how SDOH, as identified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), can be applied to the military-affiliated population in your community.
We are pleased to invite you to register for one or more calls in the series!

Social Determinants of Health: 101

Date: November 2, 2021
Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
Register: https://prainc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOmrpzsvHtXHlPn6Ow463G1kjPRK6Gch

In this session, participants will learn about social determinants of health (SDOH) and how they affect healthy living. This session will include a specific focus on SMVF, interventions that can reduce the impact of adverse SDOH, and how to improve outcomes in mental health and wellbeing for vulnerable populations. Participants will learn the basics of the SDOH and have the opportunity to discuss and share what their communities are doing to impact SDOH for the military-affiliated population. Engagement and information sharing will be highly encouraged.
Presenters

Chantel Boudreau, M.A., Project Associate, SAMHSA’s SMVF TA Center, Policy Research Associates, Inc. (PRA)
Tish McCullough, M.P.A., Project Associate, SAMHSA’s SMVF TA Center, PRA

Learning Objectives

Learn basic information related to SDOH
Define how SDOH relate to the health and well-being of SMVF
Discuss CDC, VA, and SAMHSA SDOH programs and interventions

Women Veterans Empowerment Workshop
2021-10-24 13:00 - 15:00
About the Event

This is a workshop that utilizes free writing, breathing techniques and community agreements.
Free writing is allowing the freedom of thoughts and ideas to flow unto the paper without judgment or expectation of what it will become.
Previous writing experience not required.
This workshop is free and open to all women veterans, all eras, all separation statuses and service members.
Be supported by healthy camaraderie, clear communication and community empowerment.
Time & Location

Oct 24, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Zoom
Register at https://www.womenveteransempowered.org/event-info/women-veterans-empowerment-workshop-2

Media Portrayals of Addiction, Treatment & Recovery
2021-10-13 14:00 - 15:00
A Conversation with Dr. Nora Volkow: Media Portrayals of Addiction, Treatment & Recovery

Oct 13, 2:00 PM
Webinar

Join the Entertainment Industries Council on October 13th, as we continue the discussion on media portrayals of addiction, treatment & recovery and various topics surrounding the overdose epidemic, with the Director of The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Dr. Nora Volkow.

NIH Pathways to Prevention Workshop: Improving Rural Health
2021-10-12 - 2021-10-14
NIH Pathways to Prevention Workshop: Improving Rural Health Through Telehealth-Guided Provider-to-Provider Communication October 12–14, 2021 Online Only Register to Attend: https://prevention.nih.gov/P2P-RuralHealth

About one-fifth of all the people in the United States live in rural areas, which have higher mortality rates, a higher prevalence of diseases, and lower life expectancy than urban areas. Telehealth-guided collaboration between care providers has the potential to increase access to services and improve health outcomes in rural communities. However, more research is needed to better understand how provider-to-provider telehealth affects rural patients, populations, health care providers, and payers. Workshop speakers will identify those research gaps and explore barriers to and facilitators of successful and sustainable implementation of provider-to-provider telehealth in rural settings.

Attendees will have opportunities to submit questions and comments during discussion periods. After weighing the evidence, an independent panel will prepare a report that summarizes the workshop and identifies future research priorities.

The workshop is co-sponsored by the NIH Office of Disease Prevention (ODP); National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; Health Resources & Services Administration; and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

REGISTER ONLINE:

The workshop is free and open to the public. Please help us share this information widely.

Registration is required. You must register separately for each day you plan to attend in order to receive a unique meeting link for that specific day. To register, visit https://prevention.nih.gov/P2P-RuralHealth.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

This workshop will be captioned in real-time. Individuals who require reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact the ODP at NIHP2P@mail.nih.gov, and/or the Federal Relay (1-800-877-8339).

Employing Treatment and Environmental Interventions to Support Rural Populations
2021-10-05 11:00 - 17:00
Employing Treatment and Environmental Interventions to Support Rural Populations

Hosted By: Mountain Plains MHTTC
Living in rural and remote settings is often a conscious choice made by people for a variety of reasons. However, difficulties can arise when persons living in rural settings begin experiencing mental health challenges. These challenges can be compounded by limited social supports or difficulty engaging in social interactions. Join Ken Flanagan, PhD, to learn how treatment and environmental interventions can support the mental health and wellness of persons in rural and remote settings. This session will provide a framework for increasing social connections and interactions for persons in rural communities and supporting treatment interventions.
Addressing Rural Co-Morbidities of Mental Health and Social Conditions
Individuals living in rural communities face unique challenges when attempting to access care for mental health concerns. The “three A’s” of rural treatment barriers often reference the difficulty of finding accessible, affordable, and acceptable care for persons in remote and rural settings. Co-morbid mental health and social conditions increase the complexity of treatment and make delivering evidence-based care challenging for mental health providers of all professions. This series will review practices that providers can utilize to support rural populations presenting with a variety of co-morbid conditions.
Part One: Employing Treatment and Environmental Interventions to Support Rural Populations
October 5, 2021
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Part Two: Supporting Rural Aging Populations
October 12, 2021
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Part Three: Using Faith Supports to Increase Mental Health in Rural Communities
October 19, 2021
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Epistemic Injustice, Harm/Risk Reduction, & Peer Support
2021-09-30 15:00 - 17:00
Hosted By:
New England MHTTC

The Cognitive Liberty Project is hosting free panels with sponsorship from: Yale Program for Recovery and Community Health: Lived Experience Transformational Leadership Academy, New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, and Yale School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. The first of three panels will be held on September 30th at 03:00 pm EST.
Panelists are Jason Young, Vincenzo Passante, and Wilda White
Register at https://mhttcnetwork.org/centers/new-england-mhttc/event/epistemic-injustice-harmrisk-reduction-peer-support

Job Fair: PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
2021-09-29 10:00 - 19:00 | PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home 560 East St., Erie, PA 16507, 560 East Street, Eris, PA, 16507, United States
JOB FAIR
PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home
560 East St., Erie, PA 16507
Wednesday September 29, 2021, 10AM – 1PM & 4PM – 7PM
Come in and apply for a rewarding career providing services and assistance to our senior and disabled military Veterans. The PA Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home is seeking to fill various career opportunities that will enhance the lives of people who fought for our freedom. As a Pennsylvania State Employee, you will embark on a rewarding career that will make a difference caring for America’s Veterans.
Immediate Openings for:
Registered Nurse $36.71/hr (Part-time & Full-time)
*Must possess a current license to practice as an RN or a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the PA State Board of Nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse $23.10/hr (Part-time & Full-time)
*Must possess a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a non-renewable temporary practice permit issued by the PA State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Aide $17.72/hr (Part-time & Full-time)
*Must hold active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
Aide Trainee $14.25/hr (Full-time)
We offer an excellent salary and competitive state benefits package including comprehensive family health insurance; dental; vision; hearing aid benefits; life insurance coverage; excellent vacation, sick, and holiday leave package; and generous retirement plan.
Please be certain to bring a copy of your resume and certification or licensure with you to assist in the application process. On-the-spot interviews will be conducted! Masks are required!!
Unable to attend, apply online: www.employment.pa.gov
Join us in caring for America’s Veterans!
PENNSYLVANIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
