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The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the […]
United Way of Northwest Vermont is presenting a series of Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults Certification trainings sponsored by MVP Health Care. Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults is an 8-hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adults over […]
Would you give 90 minutes to learn the steps to save a life? Learn the 3-step method during a suicide prevention awareness virtual QPR training. Anyone can make a difference. QPR is an emergency response to someone in a suicide crisis just as CPR is an emergency response to a physical health crisis. See the […]
Zero Suicide is a set of evidence-based principles and practices for preventing suicide within health and mental health systems. The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under care are preventable. Zero Suicide requires a system-wide approach to improve outcomes and close gaps. This webinar described how systematic suicide care closes […]
In this engaging webinar, the Pathways Vermont Training Institute will provide a 1.5 hour overview of their Conversations About Suicide training. This training takes a relationship-first approach to supporting people who are considering suicide. Facilitated and developed by people with their own experiences surrounding suicide, this training addresses: - The power of compassion and connection […]
Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training - Gun Shop Owners and Range Operators and Staff About this Training: During a Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training participants learn basic knowledge and skills of suicide prevention including societal myths and attitudes, use of sensitive language, risk factors and warning signs, protective factors, considerations […]
Reducing Suicide, Reducing Workloads, and Reducing Liability 60 – minute webinar 15 minutes will be a refresher on the CSSRS tool 45 minutes will be spent as a Q & A CSSRS Q & A is an opportunity to ask questions and have a discussion with Adam Lesser, Columbia Lighthouse Project trainer for CSSRS in […]
About this Training: Umatter for Schools aims to help teams build comprehensive suicide prevention awareness, strong and thoughtful conversation facilitation, understanding of roles and responsibilities, protocols for prevention and postvention situations, and be positioned to teach and train other school employees awareness basics in the effort to fortify a solid suicide prevention foundation and culture. […]
About this Training: Umatter for Schools aims to help teams build comprehensive suicide prevention awareness, strong and thoughtful conversation facilitation, understanding of roles and responsibilities, protocols for prevention and postvention situations, and be positioned to teach and train other school employees awareness basics in the effort to fortify a solid suicide prevention foundation and culture. […]
“Like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in a suicide crisis. Also, like CPR in the Chain of Survival from a life-threatening medical crisis, early recognition of warning signs, early intervention and early professional assessment and care can save lives.” - QPR Institute NKHS offers QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) introduction to suicide training […]
About this Training: Umatter for Schools aims to help teams build comprehensive suicide prevention awareness, strong and thoughtful conversation facilitation, understanding of roles and responsibilities, protocols for prevention and postvention situations, and be positioned to teach and train other school employees awareness basics in the effort to fortify a solid suicide prevention foundation and culture. […]
Sunshine Silver Lining invites you to sign up for a *virtual* Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course in the winter of 2025. These trainings are open to Vermonters and those that serve and support Vermonters and there are 30 spots in each class, grant-funded by Vermont Care Partners. Before the events in the winter, […]
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