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SUMMARY:Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Silver Lining invites you to register for a virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. \nThese free\, grant-funded trainings are open to Vermonters and those who serve and support Vermonters through generous support from Vermont Care Partners (VCP). Each class has limited space (30 participants). \nIn many communities\, MHFA certification costs $100–$200. Through VCP funding\, you can earn your three-year certification at no cost. \nThe goal of MHFA is to build empowered\, connected communities by helping people recognize signs of mental health challenges and respond effectively. You’ll learn a five-step action plan to offer support\, encourage professional help\, and connect individuals to community resources. \nThis training is brought to you by generous funding through Vermont Care Partners (VCP) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) grant funds. Current grants include The Vermont Department of Health’s Garrett Lee Smith grant\, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Mental Health Awareness Training grant\, and the Vermont Department of Mental Health AWARE grant.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/virtual-youth-mental-health-first-aid/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Silver Lining":MAILTO:sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com
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SUMMARY:The Critical Intersection between Substance Misuse and Suicide Risk
DESCRIPTION:  \nFor years\, research has shown that mental health-related conditions increase the risk of suicide. There is a strong correlation between substance use disorders and suicide risk. This workshop will look at critical components that should be part of suicide prevention efforts in working with substance abuse prevention/treatment providers and cultural adaptations in working within the field of substance abuse and addictions. \nLearning Objectives: \nList prevalence rates of suicide attempts by people who misuse substances;\nList prevalence rates of suicide for specific drugs;\nDescribe contributing bio-psycho-social factors that lead to substance misuse and suicide\, including the role of cultural\, racial\, gender\, and spiritual diversity; and\nSummarize cutting-edge prevention and intervention approaches to be used by mental health and substance abuse professionals. \nThis webinar has been pre-approved by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation for 1.5 CEUS for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors\, Allied Mental Health Practitioners\, and Social Work. Additionally\, it has been approved for 1.5 CEUs for Vermont Recovery Coaches by the Vermont Recovery Education Committee (VREC).
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/the-critical-intersection-between-substance-misuse-and-suicide-risk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="ADEPT Educational Institute of New%C2%A0England":MAILTO:EScherer@neias.org
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