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SUMMARY:When Conversation Turns to Suicide for the LGBTQIA+ Community
DESCRIPTION:When Conversation Turns to Suicide is a 16-hour training based in the Alternatives to Suicide approach\, and intended as an alternative to ASIST\, QPR\, and similar approaches that remain rooted in conventional medicalized systems. This training is open to providers\, family members\, peer supports\, first responders\, and anyone else who wants to learn how to offer support to someone who is suicidal. \n“Alternatives to Suicide” is a harm reduction approach to suicide that was first articulated in Western Massachusetts in 2008 and has now spread throughout the globe. This overview will provide attendees with the history and philosophy behind this trauma-informed model. This approach has been developed by individuals with personal experience navigating thoughts of suicide and standard systems of care. This training will place particular emphasis on the unique experiences of LGBTQ folks who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. We explore concrete paradigm shifts that we can make in our work that can help us move from control to connection\, from fear to curiosity. We tackle common misconceptions about the best way to engage with suicidal people and common misinterpretations of legal matters as they relate to suicide. There will be role play demonstration\, exercises and conversation about the “Alternatives to Suicide” dialogue model\, VCVC (Validation-Curiosity-Vulnerability Community)
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-for-the-lgbtqia-community/2024-05-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240514T140645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T153352Z
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SUMMARY:When Conversation Turns to Suicide for the LGBTQIA+ Community
DESCRIPTION:When Conversation Turns to Suicide is a 16-hour training based in the Alternatives to Suicide approach\, and intended as an alternative to ASIST\, QPR\, and similar approaches that remain rooted in conventional medicalized systems. This training is open to providers\, family members\, peer supports\, first responders\, and anyone else who wants to learn how to offer support to someone who is suicidal. \n“Alternatives to Suicide” is a harm reduction approach to suicide that was first articulated in Western Massachusetts in 2008 and has now spread throughout the globe. This overview will provide attendees with the history and philosophy behind this trauma-informed model. This approach has been developed by individuals with personal experience navigating thoughts of suicide and standard systems of care. This training will place particular emphasis on the unique experiences of LGBTQ folks who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. We explore concrete paradigm shifts that we can make in our work that can help us move from control to connection\, from fear to curiosity. We tackle common misconceptions about the best way to engage with suicidal people and common misinterpretations of legal matters as they relate to suicide. There will be role play demonstration\, exercises and conversation about the “Alternatives to Suicide” dialogue model\, VCVC (Validation-Curiosity-Vulnerability Community)
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/when-conversation-turns-to-suicide-for-the-lgbtqia-community/2024-05-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240514T141833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T141833Z
UID:10000010-1717578000-1717583400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:The Safety Planning Intervention: A Skill Building Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will focus specifically on helping attendees build understanding and confidence in the use of the Safety Planning Intervention (SPI)\, also known as the Stanley and Brown safety plan. Prior to the training\, supporting evidence for SPI and the SPI form will be provided for review. Key aspects of administration such as client centered collaboration will be reviewed. Attendees will be instructed on the components of process and items on the SPI form. The training will finish with a role play to assist attendees in practicing what they have learned.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/the-safety-planning-intervention-a-skill-building-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240514T143142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T143142Z
UID:10000011-1722587400-1722616200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:CAMS Role-Play Training Days
DESCRIPTION:The CAMS Role Play Training is a full day experiential workshop. CAMS-care consultants will demonstrate CAMS in unscripted role plays and will guide clinicians through role plays designed to foster confidence in applying CAMS interventions. CE credit hours approved by NBCC\, NASW and AAS.\n \nCollaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS) is an evidence-based model designed to support clinicians as they assess\, intervene\, and treat patients experiencing suicidal ideation. CAMS is a therapeutic framework which has been updated and studied for 30 years. CAMS Treatment reduces suicidal ideation\, mental pain\, agitation\, and hopelessness in as few as 6-8 sessions. CAMS trained clinicians report increased confidence in treating clients with suicidal thoughts.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-role-play-training-days-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240514T134658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T125244Z
UID:10000002-1724760000-1724763600@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:CAMS Overview Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A CAMS-care consultant will facilitate a 60 minute webinar providing an overview of the CAMS framework. 1 FREE CE available for Allied Mental Health\, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, and Social Work. CE approval pending for Psychologists.\n \nCollaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS) is an evidence-based model designed to support clinicians as they assess\, intervene\, and treat patients experiencing suicidal ideation. CAMS is a therapeutic framework which has been updated and studied for 30 years. CAMS Treatment reduces suicidal ideation\, mental pain\, agitation\, and hopelessness in as few as 6-8 sessions. CAMS trained clinicians report increased confidence in treating clients with suicidal thoughts.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-overview-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Program for Quality in Healthcare":MAILTO:mail@vpqhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240828T125058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T125059Z
UID:10000012-1725352200-1725381000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:CAMS Role-Play Training Days
DESCRIPTION:The CAMS Role Play Training is a full day experiential workshop. CAMS-care consultants will demonstrate CAMS in unscripted role plays and will guide clinicians through role plays designed to foster confidence in applying CAMS interventions. CE credit hours approved by NBCC\, NASW and AAS.\n \nCollaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS) is an evidence-based model designed to support clinicians as they assess\, intervene\, and treat patients experiencing suicidal ideation. CAMS is a therapeutic framework which has been updated and studied for 30 years. CAMS Treatment reduces suicidal ideation\, mental pain\, agitation\, and hopelessness in as few as 6-8 sessions. CAMS trained clinicians report increased confidence in treating clients with suicidal thoughts.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-role-play-training-days-2-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Program for Quality in Healthcare":MAILTO:mail@vpqhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T170846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T170846Z
UID:10000039-1725440400-1725445800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
DESCRIPTION:CALM Conversations: The effectiveness of CALM is not limited to clinical interactions. Many people at risk for suicide do not ever seek or receive formal mental or physical health care for these issues. Fortunately\, CALM can be implemented by anyone who is concerned about a relative\, friend\, or someone with whom they work. These workshops add specific CALM strategies to typical gatekeeper training and also offer participants the opportunity to observe and practice the techniques.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/conversations-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T170222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T170222Z
UID:10000040-1725526800-1725530400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: Suicide Safe Pathways to Care
DESCRIPTION: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 gaps for the suicidal person\, what is involved in the implementation of a ZS approach\, and what resources exist to support this work. \nObjectives\n1) Understand the context for the adoption of Zero Suicide principles and practices \n2) Introduce essential elements and evidence-based practices \n3) Learn about Vermont Zero Suicide initiatives \n4) Identify Zero Suicide resources for health care and mental health providers in Vermont
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/introduction-to-zero-suicide-in-vermont-suicide-safe-pathways-to-care/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240828T211221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T215300Z
UID:10000024-1725699600-1725710400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Rutland Area Walk - Out of the Darkness
DESCRIPTION:The Community Walks\, held in hundreds of cities across the country\, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement\, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause\, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends\, family members\, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side\, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost. \nNow\, more than ever\, it’s important to be there for one another and take steps to safeguard our mental health and prevent suicide. \nRegister today and be part of the movement to walk #OutOftheDarkness.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/rutland-area-walk-out-of-the-darkness/
LOCATION:Godnick Adult Center\, 1 Deer Street\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Foundation for Suicide Prevention":MAILTO:vermont@afsp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240828T214234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T214234Z
UID:10000029-1725969600-1725974100@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is AFSP’s 60-minute flagship suicide prevention education program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death\, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide\, and the strategies that prevent it. \nTopics covered include: \nScope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S.\nResearch: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide\, how certain communities are impacted by suicide differently\, as well as contributors to suicide risk\nPrevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk\, and strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care\nWhat You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for\, how to start a conversation with someone you are concerned about\, and ways to seek and offer support and crisis resources for yourself or others.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/talk-saves-lives-an-introduction-to-suicide-prevention/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Foundation for Suicide Prevention":MAILTO:vermont@afsp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T142543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T142543Z
UID:10000033-1726048800-1726056000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training – Sept
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Health and Learning’s Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training offers stand-alone 2 hour virtual live session to enhance knowledge\, comfort\, and skills to identify those at risk for suicide in your organization or community. Including resources to get help\, Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training provides the fundamental knowledge to build a suicide prevention-aware community or workplace.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-suicide-prevention-awareness-and-skills-training-sept/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T165700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T165700Z
UID:10000043-1726128000-1726133400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Helping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales
DESCRIPTION: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 person needs. Users of the tool ask people: \n• Whether and when they have thought about suicide (ideation) \n• What actions they have taken — and when — to prepare for suicide \n• Whether and when they attempted suicide or began a suicide attempt that was either interrupted by another person or stopped of their own volition \nThis webinar will provide an introduction to the CSSRS as a screening tool for suicide prevention.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/helping-save-lives-using-the-columbia-suicide-severity-rating-scales-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240730T211221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T164921Z
UID:10000015-1726216200-1726245000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Vermont Suicide Prevention Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Suicide Prevention Symposium 2024 will be held in-person on Friday\, September 13 at the Vermont State University Randolph campus. The day-long conference will include presentations\, workshops\, and networking opportunities featuring leading voices in the field from Vermont\, New England\, and beyond. The focus of the event is equitable\, sustainable\, and comprehensive suicide prevention education with sessions designed for mental health clinicians\, peer support workers\, advocates & families\, individuals with lived experience\, healthcare providers\, educators\, and community members.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/vermont-suicide-prevention-symposium/
LOCATION:Vermont State University – Randolph Campus\, 113 Judd Drive\, Randolph\, VT\, 05061\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Cooperative for Practice Improvement and Innovation":MAILTO:info@vtcpi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T140944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T141316Z
UID:10000032-1726736400-1726756200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Vermont Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The September Coalition meeting will be held in-person on Thursday\, September 19\, 2024\, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you in Waterbury for the September Coalition Meeting with a focus on suicide prevention activities and updates happening at the state level. Please join us at 9:00 am for some time to network and enjoy in-person time with colleagues. Registrants will receive more detailed information prior to the meeting. Please reach out to Zan Lewis at zan@healthandlearning.org
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/vermont-suicide-prevention-coalition-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Waterbury State Office Complex\, 280 State Drive\, Waterbury\, Vermont\, 05671\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240828T220818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T220818Z
UID:10000030-1726923600-1726952400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Afterglow Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Music Festival to “Shine the Light” on Suicide Awareness: \nLive Music from 1:45PM to 9:00PM\nFull Bar Service\nFood Truck Service courtesy of Phoenix House 1835\, Fire on the Mountain Pizza & Routine Nutrition \nClimbing Wall\, Activities and Kid-Friendly entertainment!\nEvent SCHWAG\nMemory Wall (Bring mementos for someone who you would like to honor lost to suicide) \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/afterglow-festival/
LOCATION:Hard’ack Hill\, 264 Hard'ack\, St. Albans\, VT\, 05478\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Afterglow Foundation":MAILTO:info.afterglow@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T180740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T180740Z
UID:10000049-1727087400-1727092800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Question\, Persuade\, and Refer (QPR)
DESCRIPTION:QPR stands for Question\, Persuade\, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. \nJust as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year\, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question\, persuade\, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans\, like you\, are saying “Yes” to saving the life of a friend\, colleague\, sibling\, or neighbor. \nNKHS offers QPR introduction to suicide training for adults and caretakers to raise awareness\, dispel myths and misconceptions\, and teach three skills that can help save a life. \nA QPR trainee will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide\, how to offer hope\, and how to get help.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/question-persuade-and-refer-qpr/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T171538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T171538Z
UID:10000034-1727166600-1727191800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness Training of Trainers
DESCRIPTION:When prepared\, anyone can respond when someone needs help. Join us and become equipped to facilitate a Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness training in your community or place of work. \nPREREQUISITE Participation in one Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness training. Please see training options for “Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills” at healthandlearning.org/trainings.The Center for Health and Learning can also bring a Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills training to your workplace\, organization\, or community. Please contact Cristina at cristina@healthandlearning.org for more information. \nABOUT THIS TRAINING \nParticipants engage in a full day of training to develop personal skills and confidence to bring Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness training to their community or workplace. You will learn to train others in basic knowledge and skills of suicide prevention\, including: \n•Societal myths and attitudes \n•Use of sensitive language \n•Risk factors and warning signs \n•Protective factors \n• Considerations for populations at risk \n•Examples of what to do or say \n•Resources to get help
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-suicide-prevention-awareness-training-of-trainers/
LOCATION:TBD\, Montpelier VT
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240925T113653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T113653Z
UID:10000056-1727438400-1727442000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Fall Cohort
DESCRIPTION:The CAMS Foundational Online Training is a 3-hour unscripted clinical demonstration with a patient through the course of 12 sessions of the CAMS Framework\, featuring the creator of CAMS\, Dr. David A. Jobes. After registering you will receive details about how to access the Online Training. The Online Foundational Training is followed by four live\, virtual Consultation Calls to reinforce learning through case presentations and discussion. \nFall Cohort Consultation Call Dates: \nParticipants must attend 4 out of 8 Consultation Calls \nFriday\, September 13: Consultation Call #1 12:00 – 1:00pm EST \nFriday\, September 27: Consultation Call #2 12:00 – 1:00pm EST \nFriday\, October 11: Consultation Call #3 12:00 – 1:00pm EST \nFriday\, October 25: Consultation Call #4 12:00 – 1:00pm EST \nThursday\, November 7: Consultation Call #5 12:00 – 1:00pm EST \nThursday\, November 21: Consultation Call #6 12:00 – 1:00pm EST \nThursday\, December 5: Consultation Call #7 12:00 – 1:00pm EST \nThursday\, December 19: Consultation Call #8 12:00 – 1:00pm EST
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/collaborative-assessment-management-of-suicidality-cams-fall-cohort/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Program for Quality in Healthcare":MAILTO:mail@vpqhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240828T212059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T215238Z
UID:10000025-1727514000-1727524800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Newport Walk - Out of the Darkness
DESCRIPTION:The Community Walks\, held in hundreds of cities across the country\, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement\, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause\, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends\, family members\, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side\, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost. \nNow\, more than ever\, it’s important to be there for one another and take steps to safeguard our mental health and prevent suicide. \nRegister today and be part of the movement to walk #OutOftheDarkness.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/newport-walk-out-of-the-darkness-2/
LOCATION:North Country Union High School\, 209 Veterans Avenue\, Newport\, 05855\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Foundation for Suicide Prevention":MAILTO:vermont@afsp.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T171437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T171437Z
UID:10000035-1727784000-1727789400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® for Schools – Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. Participant teams will engage in all aspects of Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness Training via self-paced asynchronous modules and virtual live Zoom sessions. \nWho should attend: \nSchools are encouraged to send teams with a minimum of two people consisting of a guidance counselor\, nurse\, health educator\, mental health provider\, and/or administrator. Support of school administration is recommended. \nObjectives of Training: \n● Deepen understanding of risk factors and warning signs \n● Develop knowledge skillset and competencies of facilitating conversations about suicide \n● Identify\, with confidence\, next steps in getting help \n● Create and share prevention and postvention protocols \n● Ability to train other members of school community in suicide prevention \n● Gain capacity to break stigma culture related to mental health\, suicide\, and asking for help
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-for-schools-fall-2024/2024-10-01/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T164954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T164954Z
UID:10000042-1727859600-1727866800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:The Safety Planning Intervention: A Skill Building Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will focus specifically on helping attendees build understanding and confidence in the use of the Safety Planning Intervention (SPI)\, also known as the Stanley and Brown safety plan. Prior to the training\, supporting evidence for SPI and the SPI form will be provided for review. Key aspects of administration such as client centered collaboration will be reviewed. Attendees will be instructed on the components of process and items on the SPI form. The training will finish with a role play to assist attendees in practicing what they have learned.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/the-safety-planning-intervention-a-skill-building-training-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T170306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T172729Z
UID:10000046-1727946000-1727949600@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: October
DESCRIPTION: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 gaps for the suicidal person\, what is involved in the implementation of a ZS approach\, and what resources exist to support this work. \nObjectives\n1) Understand the context for the adoption of Zero Suicide principles and practices \n2) Introduce essential elements and evidence-based practices \n3) Learn about Vermont Zero Suicide initiatives \n4) Identify Zero Suicide resources for health care and mental health providers in Vermont
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/introduction-to-zero-suicide-in-vermont-suicide-safe-pathways-to-care-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Zero-Suicide.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240909T145728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T213522Z
UID:10000051-1728237600-1728244800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Stroll for Hope at Stratton Mountain Nordic Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us on this 3 mile loop as we walk together through the illuminated trails of the Nordic Center\, sharing messages of hope to raise awareness about mental health\, honoring lost loved ones\, and supporting those facing mental health challenges on their journey to wellness. After the walk\, we’ll gather around a bonfire and enjoy donuts! \nRegistration – $5 • Students – Free\nAll proceeds benefit the Nathan Carreira Endowment Fund \n6:30PM – WALK BEGINS\n7PM – DONUTS\, MUSIC &BONFIRE
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/stroll-for-hope/
LOCATION:Stratton Mountain Nordic Center\, 41 Sun Bowl Road\, Stratton\, VT\, 05360\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Stroll-for-Hope-Stratton.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T171437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T171437Z
UID:10000036-1728388800-1728394200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® for Schools – Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. Participant teams will engage in all aspects of Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness Training via self-paced asynchronous modules and virtual live Zoom sessions. \nWho should attend: \nSchools are encouraged to send teams with a minimum of two people consisting of a guidance counselor\, nurse\, health educator\, mental health provider\, and/or administrator. Support of school administration is recommended. \nObjectives of Training: \n● Deepen understanding of risk factors and warning signs \n● Develop knowledge skillset and competencies of facilitating conversations about suicide \n● Identify\, with confidence\, next steps in getting help \n● Create and share prevention and postvention protocols \n● Ability to train other members of school community in suicide prevention \n● Gain capacity to break stigma culture related to mental health\, suicide\, and asking for help
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-for-schools-fall-2024/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20241003T212411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T212411Z
UID:10000052-1728405000-1728415800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Paradise Paradox Film Screening and Audience Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Emmy Award-winning impact sports filmmaker Brett Raskin and Olympic ski racing legend Bode Miller take a much needed look at the widespread health crisis in our mountain resort towns. \n(Suggested viewing age 18 and older due to mature content)
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/paradise-paradox-film-screening-and-audience-conversation/
LOCATION:Manchester Community Library\, 138 Cemetery Ave\, Manchester Center\, VT\, 05255\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stratton Community Foundation":MAILTO:info@strattonfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20241001T204302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T204302Z
UID:10000057-1728468000-1728475200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training – Oct
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Health and Learning’s Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training offers stand-alone 2 hour virtual live session to enhance knowledge\, comfort\, and skills to identify those at risk for suicide in your organization or community. Including resources to get help\, Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training provides the fundamental knowledge to build a suicide prevention-aware community or workplace.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-suicide-prevention-awareness-and-skills-training-oct/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T171437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T171437Z
UID:10000037-1728993600-1728999000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® for Schools – Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. Participant teams will engage in all aspects of Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness Training via self-paced asynchronous modules and virtual live Zoom sessions. \nWho should attend: \nSchools are encouraged to send teams with a minimum of two people consisting of a guidance counselor\, nurse\, health educator\, mental health provider\, and/or administrator. Support of school administration is recommended. \nObjectives of Training: \n● Deepen understanding of risk factors and warning signs \n● Develop knowledge skillset and competencies of facilitating conversations about suicide \n● Identify\, with confidence\, next steps in getting help \n● Create and share prevention and postvention protocols \n● Ability to train other members of school community in suicide prevention \n● Gain capacity to break stigma culture related to mental health\, suicide\, and asking for help
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-for-schools-fall-2024/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UMatter-for-Schools-logo.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240829T165421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T165629Z
UID:10000041-1729152000-1729157400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Helping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales
DESCRIPTION: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 person needs. Users of the tool ask people: \n• Whether and when they have thought about suicide (ideation) \n• What actions they have taken — and when — to prepare for suicide \n• Whether and when they attempted suicide or began a suicide attempt that was either interrupted by another person or stopped of their own volition \nThis webinar will provide an introduction to the CSSRS as a screening tool for suicide prevention.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/helping-save-lives-using-the-columbia-suicide-severity-rating-scales/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240923T205615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T205711Z
UID:10000054-1729166400-1729170000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Suicide Awareness for the Agricultural Community
DESCRIPTION:Despite farmers’ foundational role in the food system\, agriculture consistently ranks among occupations with very high suicide rates. Farming can be isolating\, physically and mentally demanding\, and full of potentially devastating uncertainty. Farms are often in rural areas where healthcare access is limited and mental health support nearly nonexistent. It is vital that farmers\, community members\, mental health professionals\, and others know the factors that lead to suicide risk and poor mental health outcomes among farmers\, the resources that exist to address this problem\, and what individuals can do to support farmer safety and well-being. \nDuring this webinar\, Farm First will share significant causes of stress and anxiety in the agricultural community\, signs that a person is in trouble\, and how to support someone who may be at risk of suicide. We will focus on why this population is especially vulnerable and offer some statistics and examples. \nWho Should Attend? \nAll Professionals and individuals interested in learning more about how to support the Farming community. \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify protective factors\, risk factors\, and warning signs of suicide in the agricultural community\nUnderstand unique challenges and vulnerabilities among the farming population\nList available resources and have access to printed material\nDescribe an effective strategy to talk with someone who is at risk of suicide\nKnow where to find more information and support\n\nRegister today.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/suicide-awareness-for-the-agricultural-community/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171630
CREATED:20240828T175410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T175410Z
UID:10000022-1729242000-1729263600@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Silver Lining and Vermont Care Partners invite you to sign up for a virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course in the Fall of 2024. These trainings are open to Vermonters and those that serve and support Vermonters. There are 30 spots in each class\, which are generously grant-funded by Vermont Care Partners. Please follow the link below to register for the course or indicate your interest in learning about future classes. For questions\, email MHFA@sunshinesilverlining.com
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Silver Lining":MAILTO:sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com
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