SAFE Project | SAFE Veterans Date: May 16, 2024Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET Learning Objectives Discover workshops geared toward supporting military families and caregivers Learn how the Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic (SAFE) Project is working with civilian and Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals to educate on opioids and discuss alternatives Understand how the SAFE Project […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. A call will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at 3 p.m. ET To listen to the CSL monthly education calls, dial +1 347-566-4838 Conference ID: 521 546 087#. Caregivers […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this June The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out June's schedule below. Find Time to Take Care of You Join May’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Balance in the Eye of the […]
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 American Red Cross for Reconnection Workshop: Stress Solutions. Stress Solutions is a module designed to help service members, veterans and military families learn the benefits of healthy stress, recognize when stress is unhealthy and know what steps to take to effectively manage stress over the long term. When: June 8th at 10am-11:30am Where: […]
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Zem Zem Shrine Club (2525 W 38th St., Erie, PA 16506) All women Veterans invited! Meet with your Erie VA Women’s Health Program team and community women organizations to learn about the women’s health services available. Please join us to honor our Women Veterans […]
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 […]
June 12 2024 2:00 ET Presenter: Shannon Brown, LPC Learn more and register There is a need for staff to be aware of their own biases when providing care to Veterans, especially those at risk for suicide. As suicide rates remain high, engaging in mental health care can be a protective factor for these Veterans. […]
Join the Caregiver Support Program this June The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) is excited to continue virtual events for caregivers of Veterans. Check out June's schedule below. Find Time to Take Care of You Join May’s VA Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Educational Calls for Balance in the Eye of the […]
Learn about the most widespread standardized suicide assessment tool, the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), a science-driven screening model to accurately assess suicidality, determine the risk level, and offer appropriate support. Learn from the developer of the tool, Dr. Kelly Posner Gerstenhaber, Ph.D., clinical professor of medical psychology at Columbia University. She is the […]
