Wednesday, September 18 at 2:00pm ET The prevalence of nightmare disorder in the general population is 5%. Nightmares are typically characterized as idiopathic (i.e., from an unknown cause) or trauma-related (i.e., beginning or changing in frequency, severity, or content after a traumatic event). Nightmares are reported by 30% of trauma-exposed civilians, 50% of trauma-exposed veterans, […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this September The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out September's schedule below. Setting Boundaries Join September’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Good Grief: Finding Hope in the Necessary Losses of Being a […]
The Butler County Suicide Coalition, Butler VA Health Care System, and The Penn Theater are hosting a free viewing of the Kevin Hines documentary: The Ripple Effect In 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge and lived. He made The Ripple Effect as a way to share his […]
Date/Time: September 19, 2024, 1:00–3:00 p.m. ET Location: Virtual Learn more and register online Therapeutic interventions are now being applied in ways that may enhance timely and tailored strategies to address suicide risk. This approach requires ready access to end-user data that informs proactive intervention strategies. This webinar from the National Institute of Mental Health will […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this September The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out September's schedule below. Setting Boundaries Join September’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Good Grief: Finding Hope in the Necessary Losses of Being a […]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month The Butler County Suicide Coalition is holding an event each week in September to remember those we have lost while raising awareness and sharing prevention resources. September 24: Game Night at Your Parent's Basement from 6:00-8:00pm Location: Your Parent's Basement, Main St Butler PA Admission is on us! Join […]
8th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 Call for Proposals This year’s conference will be held at the Ambassador Conference Center in Erie on Wednesday, 9/25/24. The annual conference typically draws around 200 participants from all over Erie County and beyond and hosts breakout sessions focusing on the area of suicide prevention, intervention, […]
The way a veteran's service is characterized through the formal military discharge process can significantly impact their life. Most are discharged as “honorable,” which entitles them to veterans benefits and services due to their satisfactory service to the country. Yet in the past two decades, those leaving service with an “other than honorable” (OTH) designation […]
REGISTER TODAY Lawrence County Out of the Darkness Walk Saturday, October, 5, 2024 Register at afsp.org/NEWCASTLE On-Site Registration Starts: 9:30 am Program Starts: 11:00 am Location: Riverwalk Memorial Park - 250 E. Washington St., New Castle, PA 16101 Contact: Michele Kelly-Thompson Contact Phone: 724-510-3271 Contact Email: mkthompson@humanservicescenter.net
Veterans experiencing criminal-legal difficulties are at significantly elevated risk for suicide (~150 per 100,000) compared to their non-legally involved peers (~40 per 100,000). Addressing criminal-legal involvement is therefore key to effective Veteran suicide prevention. Through this live virtual, knowledge-based webinar, attendees will learn about a recently developed psychotherapy program specifically designed to decrease risk of […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this October The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out October's schedule below. Join October’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Extinguishing the Fire: Managing Anger’s Destructive Potential. Caregiving has its challenges and managing […]
14th Annual Veteran Stand Down Friday, October 11, 2024 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Cascade Park, 1928 E. Washington Street, New Castle, PA Free for Vets and Service Members: Medical screenings, haircuts, hygiene products, boxed meals, and organization with resource information and referrals. For more info contact Missy Russell 724.658.7258 ext. 1414 Jess Putnam […]
