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UID:2643-1709280000-1709312400@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Community Resilience Conference
DESCRIPTION:Building Domains of Resilience: Purpose. Perspective. Relationship. Wellness. \n3rd Annual Erie County Community Resilience Conference\nBuilding Domains of Resilience: Purpose. Perspective. Relationship. Wellness.\nFriday\, March 1st\, 2024 \nCONFERENCE DETAILS\n• This conference will be a virtual event.\no General Admission is FREE\, but you MUST register to receive the Zoom links.\no If you require Continuing Education Credits\, fees may apply.\n• If you cannot join us on March 1st\, but would like to view the sessions\, all sessions will be recorded and made available via our website for 60 days after the conference.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-01-800a/community-resilience-conference/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
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UID:2504-1709627400-1709742600@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:ASIST Workshop in Warren\, PA
DESCRIPTION:ASIST Training: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training \nMarch 5 & 6\, 2024 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (both days) \nHosted by: Beacon Light\n1885 Market Street\, Warren\, PA 16365 \nCost: FREE \nLearn the skills. Suicide is Preventable. Help save a life. \n** Free CEUs will be provided in EMS/LSW/LPC/LMFT from UPMC. \nQuestions? Call 878-208-8186 or email pag109@pitt.edu \nRegister using the QR code or https://rb.gy/j4oea \nASIST is a two-day\, highly participatory workshop in which participants learn to use a suicide intervention model to identify individuals with thoughts of suicide\, seek a shared understanding of reasons for dying and living\, develop a safety plan based upon a review of risk\, and learn how to provide active follow-up. \n\nRecognize that caregivers and persons at risk are affected by personal and societal attitudes about suicide.\nDiscuss suicide in a direct manner with someone at risk.\nIdentify risk alerts and develop related safety plans.\nDemonstrate the skills required to intervene with a person at risk of suicide.\nList the types of resources available to a person at risk\, including themselves.\nMake a commitment to improving community resources.\nRecognize that suicide prevention is broader than suicide first-aid and includes life promotion and self-care for caregivers.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-05-830a/asist-workshop-in-warren-pa/
CATEGORIES:In-person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
CREATED:20240202T164248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T164248Z
UID:2612-1709802000-1709809200@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:QPR at Slippery Rock University\, Butler\, PA
DESCRIPTION:QPR at Slippery Rock University\, Butler\, PA \nLearn How To…\nIdentify myths & facts about suicide\nRecognize the signs that someone may be contemplating suicide\nPersuade the person to stay alive long enough to get help\nRefer to a professional for help to get them through the crisis\nAsk Questions to assess the situation \nMarch 7\, 2024 9:00am\nButler SUCCEED\n150 N Main St\, Butler \nRegister online at http://tiny.cc/BCQPR \nFor more information contact Amy Cirelli at 724-284-5114
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-07-900a/qpr-at-slippery-rock-university-butler-pa/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,In-person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
CREATED:20240130T190659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T190659Z
UID:2597-1709823600-1709829000@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention and End of Life
DESCRIPTION:This live\, knowledge-based webinar\, for interprofessional healthcare teams\, will cover suicidality at end of life. This webinar will discuss the unique issues of desire for hastened death and suicidality at end of life. Participants will learn the differences between desire for hastened death and suicidality. Contributing and risk factors for both suicidality and desire for hastened death will be discussed. Participants will discuss practical approaches to risk assessment and interventions in the context of end of life. There are many physical and psychological symptoms common at the end of life. Symptoms will vary depending on disease\, treatments (past and current)\, and past history\, as well as many other factors. Optimum treatment of symptoms involves comprehensive assessment and use of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Clinical teams must work collaboratively in symptom management which will improve the quality of life for Veterans and their families. This module explores several common symptoms that Veterans with life-threatening diseases and serious illness experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: VHA TRAIN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccess Links: Non-VA employees click here. VA employees click here. \nAudience: Social workers\, physicians\, nurses\, pharmacists and psychologists \nModality: Virtual conference (webinar) \nCredit/hours: 1 \nAccreditations: ACCME\, ACCME-NP\, ACPE\, ANCC\, APA\, ASWB\, JAIPCE\, NYSED-P\, NYSED-SW \nQuestions?: If you require assistance\, please contact the VHA TRAIN Help Desk by email at vhatrain@va.gov.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-07-300p/suicide-prevention-and-end-of-life/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
CREATED:20240206T161628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T134009Z
UID:2616-1709980200-1709992800@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:1st Annual Veterans Chow Hall in Erie\, PA
DESCRIPTION:1st Annual Veterans Chow Hall \nAn event presented by Bodhi Garden Initiative and the Robert Irvine Foundation \nVeterans Chow Hall at Voodoo Brewery\n716 State St\nErie PA 16501 \nSaturday\, March 9\, 2024\n11 AM – 2:00 PM EDT \nRegister online to attend! \nRegister today to attend the “1st Annual Veteran Chow Hall” at Voodoo Brewery located in the historic Boston Store in downtown Erie\, PA. The event aims to raise awareness for Veteran suicide prevention and will feature a menu designed by celebrity chef Robert Irvine and prepared by U.S. Marine Veteran and chef Shane Cash. \nSuicide is a public health concern and a leading cause of death in the United States. More investment in suicide prevention\, education\, and research will prevent the untimely deaths of thousands of Americans each year. In Pennsylvania\, suicide ranks among the top 10 causes of death for ages 64 and younger. Veterans may be more susceptible to suicide due to the physical and mental stresses that are common among former and active military. \nThroughout the 15-county region of Northwest Pennsylvania\, Pitt’s Veteran Suicide Prevention Program collaborates with healthcare partners\, community organizations\, Veterans\, and their families to eliminate suicide deaths. By focusing on resiliency and protective factors\, the program aims to improve access to treatment and support services\, increase awareness of suicide risk\, and provide targeted suicide prevention activities and training opportunities. The program’s public-facing materials\, resources\, and events can be found at TheResilientVeteran.org \nVeterans and their families are invited to attend the luncheon. You can also email Michael Shannon at Bodhi@Bodhigardeninitiative.com to register or receive additional information.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-09-1030a/1st-annual-veterans-chow-hall-in-erie-pa/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
CREATED:20240118T193610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T193734Z
UID:2535-1710318600-1710329400@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:QPR + CALM Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis date also offers a 1-hour Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM) directly after the QPR sessions. You can opt-in to one or both trainings. \nPennsylvania suicide rates\, especially in rural counties\, are higher than the national average. 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 an individual who can recognize a crisis and the warning signs of someone possibly contemplating suicide. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents. friends\, neighbors\, teachers\, athletic coaches\, ministers\, doctors\, nurses\, office supervisors\, squad leaders\, foremen\, police officers\, advisors\, caseworkers\, firefighters\, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education. \nClick on the image to download. You can access the registration online. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration. \nWe look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-13-830a/qpr-calm-training-19/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
CREATED:20240227T155900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T155900Z
UID:2681-1710338400-1710342000@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Suicide among Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:This live\, knowledge-based virtual presentation for interprofessional healthcare teams will review that suicide among Veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness is substantially greater than rates among Veterans with no history of housing instability. To further understand the complex and unique needs of these Veterans\, we will review research examining drivers of risk and protective factors. We will further offer methods of conceptualizing social determinants of health\, such as housing instability\, and mental health in the context of empirically-supported\, holistic frameworks. We will then review clinical considerations to enhancing practice and tailoring suicide prevention care. \nThis program will help bridge the gap for providers working with Veterans experiencing homelessness by discussing important and novel approaches for understanding the needs of homeless Veterans as well as resources and tools that providers can access to enhance their discharge and treatment planning. \nMar 13\, 2024 2:00 PM EDT  –  3:00 PM EDT\nRegister online.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-13-200p/preventing-suicide-among-veterans-experiencing-homelessness/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
CREATED:20231109T141846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T141846Z
UID:2383-1710837000-1710865800@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Butler County Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Free youth and adult in-person mental health first aid training courses available to those living/working in Butler County. \nThe in-person training is an 8-hour program held at the UL Conference Room at the Butler County Human Services Building (directions to be sent out once registration is closed).\nTo register for training\, please email Lena Southworth at lsouthworth@ccrinfo.org and Samantha Hite at shite@ccrinfo.org \nIn Person Adult Mental Health First Aid Class Options: \nTuesday\, March 19th\, 2024\, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm\nRegistration deadline: Friday\, March 8\, 2024 \nIn Person Youth Mental Health First Aid:\nTuesday February 6\, 2024\, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm\nRegistration deadline: Friday\, January 26\, 2024 \nAFTER THE COURSE\, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:\n• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.\n• Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.\n• Understand how to interact with a person in crisis.\n• Know how to connect a person with help.\n• Use self-care tools and techniques
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-19-830a/butler-county-mental-health-first-aid-training-2/
CATEGORIES:In-person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
CREATED:20240125T154905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T154905Z
UID:2580-1710856800-1710860400@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:INTEGRATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INTO SUICIDE RESPONSE (ITIC)
DESCRIPTION:INTEGRATING TRAUMA INFORMED CARE INTO SUICIDE RESPONSE (ITIC) \nSuicide Prevention Training \nThe 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 suicide\, such as health care providers and social service professionals. \nThe curriculum covers the role of trauma in suicide risk\, the SAMHSA principles of trauma informed care\, as well as specific trauma informed strategies to utilize with survivors of suicide. \nTrainings are open to anyone and will be delivered virtually\, via Zoom. \nFunded by the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention\nCall: 878-208-8186\nEmail: pag109@pitt.edu\nSIGN-UP TODAY!\nhttps://tinyurl.com/4p6kamf7 \nUpcoming ITIC Training Sessions:\n• Tuesday\, March 19th \, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 PM\n• Monday\, April 15th \, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 PM\n• Friday\, May 10th \, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 PM
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-19-200p/integrating-trauma-informed-care-into-suicide-response-itic-3/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
CREATED:20240118T193925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T194021Z
UID:2543-1711548000-1711558800@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:QPR + CALM Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis date also offers a 1-hour Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training (CALM) directly after the QPR sessions. You can opt-in to one or both trainings. \nPennsylvania suicide rates\, especially in rural counties\, are higher than the national average. 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 an individual who can recognize a crisis and the warning signs of someone possibly contemplating suicide. Anyone can become a gatekeeper: parents. friends\, neighbors\, teachers\, athletic coaches\, ministers\, doctors\, nurses\, office supervisors\, squad leaders\, foremen\, police officers\, advisors\, caseworkers\, firefighters\, etc. Gatekeepers come from all walks of life and do not require any prior training or education. \nClick on the image to download. You can access the registration online. Please contact us if you experience challenges with registration. \nWe look forward to meeting you at an upcoming training session!
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-27-200p/qpr-calm-training-20/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
CREATED:20240307T143224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T143224Z
UID:2698-1711566000-1711571400@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Crisis Planning: How to Develop a Proactive Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024\, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm ET \nRegister Now \nCaregivers often find themselves hoping for the best\, while preparing for the worst. When your loved one is facing a mental health crisis\, they may not be able to communicate their preferences for care. For caregivers to be effective\, they need to have the right resources and support. This is when having a crisis plan – which may include a Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD) – becomes crucial. \nIn this webinar offered by Families for Depression Awareness\, you will hear firsthand experiences of people with mental health challenges who used a Psychiatric Advance Directive to support their journey in recovery. \nYou will learn about the key components of a crisis plan and practical strategies for caregiver involvement in the crisis planning process. Join us for this informative webinar and gain the knowledge and tools you need to navigate mental health crises with confidence.
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-27-700p/mental-health-crisis-planning-how-to-develop-a-proactive-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
CREATED:20240226T173422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T173422Z
UID:2668-1711612800-1711645200@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:QPR Train the Trainer Session
DESCRIPTION:The Armstrong County Suicide Prevention Task Force will offer a QPR train the trainer session. This is the evidenced-based certified QPR instructor program that qualifies a trainer for 3 years.\nDate: March 28\, 8 am to 4:30 pm \nLocation: 120 S Grant Ave\, Suite 3\, Kittanning\, PA 16201 \nCost: $750.00 / PP \nRegistration deadline is March 22.\nRegister by calling 814-731-8335 or completing the online form.\nhttps://forms.gle/4WK9ynbXQV8w4uMk8
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-28-800a/qpr-train-the-trainer-session/
CATEGORIES:In-person,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T052340
CREATED:20240312T134232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T134232Z
UID:2716-1711634400-1711639800@www.theresilientveteran.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Substance Use Disorders Among Military Youth
DESCRIPTION:Risk and Protective Factors Unique to Military Youth\nDate: March 28\, 2024Time: 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET\nLearning Objectives\n\nUnderstand potential risk and protective factors for substance use among military-affiliated youth\nIdentify national resources that are available to mitigate substance use risk among military-affiliated youth\nIllustrate the importance of a trauma-informed approach in responding to the needs of military-affiliated youth\n\nPresenter\n\nGregory Leskin\, Ph.D.\, Director\, National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Military and Veteran Families\, UCLA National Center for Child Traumatic Stress\n\nRegister online
URL:https://www.theresilientveteran.org/event/2024-03-28-200p/preventing-substance-use-disorders-among-military-youth/
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Professional Development,Virtual
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