Suicide Prevention: The Impact of Peer Support July 10, 2024 • 2:00pm ET The structure of peer support and its impact within the suicide prevention team can influence positive outcomes in the Veteran population, many of whom are high-risk. Crystal Tabor, Lead Peer Specialist, will share the duties/role of peer support specific to the suicide […]
INTEGRATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INTO SUICIDE RESPONSE (ITIC) Suicide Prevention Training The Integrating Trauma Informed Care into Suicide Response course will describe the role of trauma in both risk for suicide behaviors and in coping with suicide loss. It is a one-hour virtual training primarily designed for those who work with people at risk for […]
Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 10am-2pm Abie Abraham VA Clinic, Butler PA Special thanks to the Butler VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement for sponsoring this event. Veterans of all service eras and their families are invited to attend to learn more about Butler VA programs and services, such as the PACT Act and […]
VAPHS Veterans Town Halls on the Move and Resource Fairs 3 p.m. Town Hall Get important updates and hear from VAPHS and VBA leadership and other VA representatives. Our town halls are part of our ongoing effort to use your feedback to improve VA care. 4-6 p.m. Resource Fair Talk to subject matter experts about […]
Safety Resources and Skills for Staff who Provide Clinical Related Care in the Community Wednesday, July 16, 2024: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST Presented by VA’s Homeless Programs Office, National Center on Homelessness among Veterans, in collaboration with VHA's Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD) Add webinar to your calendar Presenters: Dina Hooshyar, […]
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide? Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Group Held the THIRD Tuesday of the month 5:00PM-6:00PM Mercer Area Library 110 E Venango St, Mercer, PA 16137 Must be at least 18 years old to attend Facilitators are peers who have been trained to help those with […]
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 the Caregiver Support Program this July The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out July's schedule below. Roles in Relationships Join July’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Dual Caregivers: Surviving and Conquering the Challenges. Caregivers doing the […]
The RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute and the RAND Drug Policy Research Center Invite You to Attend Considering Alternatives to Prohibiting Psychedelic Drugs Thursday, July 18, 2024 4 to 5 p.m. EDT / 1 to 2 p.m. PDT Zoom Webinar Please register in advance Register now » About the Program Psychedelic substances, such […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this July The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out July's schedule below. Roles in Relationships Join July’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Dual Caregivers: Surviving and Conquering the Challenges. Caregivers doing the […]
VAPHS Veterans Town Halls on the Move and Resource Fairs 3 p.m. Town Hall Get important updates and hear from VAPHS and VBA leadership and other VA representatives. Our town halls are part of our ongoing effort to use your feedback to improve VA care. 4-6 p.m. Resource Fair Talk to subject matter experts about […]
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, […]
