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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T172729Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
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:20260403T201434
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20240828T212609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T215217Z
UID:10000026-1729328400-1729339200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Burlington 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/burlington-walk-out-of-the-darkness/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Park Pavillion\, 1000 Dorset Street\, South Burlington\, VT\, 05403\, 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:20241022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20240829T171437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T171437Z
UID:10000038-1729598400-1729603800@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-2024/2024-10-22/
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:20241025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20240828T180832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T180832Z
UID:10000023-1729846800-1729872000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Silver Lining and Vermont Care Partners invite you to sign up for a virtual Adult 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/adult-mental-health-first-aid/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Silver Lining":MAILTO:sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20240828T213106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T215147Z
UID:10000027-1729933200-1729944000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Central Vermont 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/central-vermont-walk-out-of-the-darkness-2/
LOCATION:State House Lawn\, 115 State Street\, Montpelier\, 05633\, 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:20241030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20241016T212912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T212912Z
UID:10000067-1730275200-1730304000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:NAMI Vermont 2024 Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nNAMI Vermont’s Annual Conference brings together mental health professionals\, advocates\, peers\, family members\, and community members for an inspiring day of education and connection. \nGet ready for an inspiring and impactful day on October 30\, 2024! Join NAMI Vermont members\, dynamic speakers\, passionate advocates\, supportive peers\, dedicated family members\, and engaged community members at the Killington Grand Resort in Killington\, Vermont\, for an unforgettable experience.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/nami-vermont-2024-conference/
LOCATION:Killington Grand Resort Hotel and Conference Center\, 228 East Mountain Road\, Killington\, VT\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20241007T180215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T180215Z
UID:10000060-1730280600-1730286000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:QPR
DESCRIPTION: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 attached Info Flyer for more details. \nIf you have not participated in a suicide prevention awareness training in the past two years\, we invite you to register for QPR Suicide Prevention Awareness Training via Zoom. This is an interactive training. \nRegister in advance for this training by clicking one Zoom registration link below at least one day prior to the training date:\nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Wednesday\, Oct 30\, 2024 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://nkhs-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscOqoqDwoG9yslLHbBF4gLh5OnHvTGEql
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/qpr-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20241023T161730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T164517Z
UID:10000068-1730743200-1730752200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents\, family members\, caregivers\, teachers\, school staff\, neighbors\, health and human services workers\, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth\, reviews typical adolescent development\, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety\, depression\, substance use\, disorders in which psychosis may occur\, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD)\, and eating disorders. \nMust attend both dates: Monday\, November 4th and Thursday\, November 7 (6-8:30 PM)\nPre-work requirement: Yes – 2 hours self-paced online work\, link to be sent by Oct. 28th \nPlease email Karen Carreira (she/her)\, MA\, LMHC\, at karen.carreira@gmail.com to register. \nLimited spots available.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-2/2024-11-04/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Carreira MA%2C LMHC":MAILTO:karen.carreira@gmail.com
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20240923T210558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T210558Z
UID:10000055-1730881800-1730894400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
DESCRIPTION:CALM Clinical Workshops are designed to introduce those providing counseling services\nto the rationale of means safety and teach them how to plan for\, initiate and carry out\neffective conversations with clients and their families about reducing access to lethal\nmeans – especially firearms and medications – in times of suicide risk. \nWho Should Attend? \nAll Clinicians\, Case Managers and others providing clinical level of care to individuals at risk of suicide. \nObjectives: \n• Learn why means matter in preventing suicide.\n• Learn clinical skills to provide counseling on access to lethal means\n• Practice clinical skills through role play exercises
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/counseling-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20240829T170411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T172817Z
UID:10000047-1730970000-1730973600@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: November
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-3/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Zero-Suicide.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20241023T161730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T164517Z
UID:10000069-1731002400-1731011400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents\, family members\, caregivers\, teachers\, school staff\, neighbors\, health and human services workers\, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth\, reviews typical adolescent development\, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety\, depression\, substance use\, disorders in which psychosis may occur\, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD)\, and eating disorders. \nMust attend both dates: Monday\, November 4th and Thursday\, November 7 (6-8:30 PM)\nPre-work requirement: Yes – 2 hours self-paced online work\, link to be sent by Oct. 28th \nPlease email Karen Carreira (she/her)\, MA\, LMHC\, at karen.carreira@gmail.com to register. \nLimited spots available.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-2/2024-11-07/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Carreira MA%2C LMHC":MAILTO:karen.carreira@gmail.com
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20241016T211727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T211813Z
UID:10000065-1731492000-1731499200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training – November
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Center for Health and Learning’s Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training offers stand-alone 2 hour virtual live sessions 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-nov/
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:20241121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20240829T165822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T165822Z
UID:10000044-1732176000-1732181400@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-3/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20241016T213233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T213307Z
UID:10000062-1732267800-1732294800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid for (those supporting) Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:United Way of Northwest Vermont is presenting a series of Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults Certification trainings sponsored by MVP Health Care. \nMental 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 the age of 65\, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention\, and teaches individuals how to help an older adult in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. \nThrough role-playing and simulations\, you will learn how to assess the signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge; select interventions; provide initial help; and connect people to professional\, peer and social supports as well as self-help resources. \nOlder adults have high rates of late-onset mental health challenges\, like anxiety and depression\, and low rates of identification and treatment. Whether you need to assist today or years from now\, this certification gives you the confidence you need to have the conversations that will allow older adults to live as comfortably as possible. \nUnited Way is able to offer these trainings free of charge thanks to MVP Health Care’s generous sponsorship. Space is limited and registration is required.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/mental-health-first-aid-for-those-supporting-older-adults-2/
LOCATION:Pierson Library\, 5376 Shelburne Road\, Shelburne\, VT\, 05482\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way of Northwest Vermont":MAILTO:cari@unitedwaynwvt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20241007T175806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T175806Z
UID:10000061-1732278600-1732284000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:QPR
DESCRIPTION: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 attached Info Flyer for more details. \nIf you have not participated in a suicide prevention awareness training in the past two years\, we invite you to register for QPR Suicide Prevention Awareness Training via Zoom. This is an interactive training. \nWhen: Friday\, Nov 22\, 2024 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://nkhs-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsf-Chpz4iGtSl7sKZnq9X2kZoaL3kHWpm \nThere is no cost to attend the training with resource materials for participants. The NKHS QPR certified instructors and Zero Suicide Initiative Team are grateful for donations and grants to help support this valuable training. If you wish\, you may donate to the NKHS Zero Suicide Initiative so we may continue this important work.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/qpr/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20240829T170618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T170618Z
UID:10000048-1733389200-1733392800@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-4/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20241120T034650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T034650Z
UID:10000070-1733486400-1733491800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Conversations About Suicide Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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: \n– The power of compassion and connection\n– The importance of autonomy\, choice\, and the dignity of risk\n– Suicide as a language of pain\n– A harm reduction approach to supporting people who are considering suicide. \nThis overview will summarize the full day training\, offering a refreshing approach to supporting those who are thinking about suicide in a way that prioritizes connection. This webinar is free and presented by Pathways Vermont\, the Vermont Suicide Prevention Symposium\, and the Vermont Collaborative for Practice Improvement & Innovation. \nPre-registration via Zoom is required: https://www.vtcpi.org/events/conversations-about-suicide-overview
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/conversations-about-suicide-webinar/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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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:20241216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20241016T211359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T211359Z
UID:10000064-1734361200-1734368400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training - Gun Shop Staff
DESCRIPTION:Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training – Gun Shop Owners and Range Operators and Staff \n  \nAbout this Training:\nDuring 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 for populations at risk\, examples of what to say and do\, and local and national resources for help. Participants learn a three-step process for talking with someone who presents with risk for suicide. \nThis will be a 2-hour\, in-Person\, Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training presented by the Center for Health and Learning (CHL). It aims to enhance knowledge\, comfort\, and skills to identify those at risk for suicide and resources to get help. Statistics show that some firearm suicides occur with guns purchased or rented within that same week\, usually within hours. While not all suicides are preventable\, you can reduce the odds that a gun rented or sold at your store or used at your range could be used in a suicide moments later. \n  \nWho should attend:\nGun shop owners and staff and range operators and staff. \n  \nObjectives of Training: \n● Know basic information about suicide prevention \n● Identify protective factors\, risk factors\, and warning signs \n● Learn the 3-step intervention process and practice it \n● Increase confidence and competence to respond \n● Understand your role in suicide prevention either in your school\, organization\, or community
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-suicide-prevention-awareness-and-skills-training-gun-shop-staff/
LOCATION:Barre Fish and Game Club\, Barre Gun Club Road\, Barre\, VT\, 05641\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20240829T170020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T173714Z
UID:10000045-1734595200-1734598800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales Question and Answer
DESCRIPTION:Reducing Suicide\, Reducing Workloads\, and Reducing Liability\n \n60 – minute webinar\n15 minutes will be a refresher on the CSSRS tool\n45 minutes will be spent as a Q & A\n \nCSSRS Q & A is an opportunity to ask questions and have a discussion with Adam Lesser\, Columbia Lighthouse Project trainer for CSSRS in Vermont. Please send questions for the training to kirk@healthandlearning.org.  
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/helping-save-lives-using-the-columbia-suicide-severity-rating-scales-4/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20241218T125922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T125922Z
UID:10000071-1737016200-1737021600@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® for Schools Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:About this Training: \nUmatter 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. \nCost is $800 per person. With a team of 3 or more\, your administrator/principal gets a free registration. \nFree Participation for GLS Registrants from Bennington\, Chittenden\, Rutland\, and Windham Counties\, made possible by funding from the VT Department of Health\, and for AWARE Registrants SOUTHWEST VERMONT SUPERVISORY UNION\, BARRE UNIFIED\nUNION SCHOOL DISTRICT\, AND CALEDONIA CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION\, made possible by funding from the VT Department of Mental Health. \n*Registrants supported by GLS funding are expected to appoint an evaluation liaison from their team to track screening-related data reported quarterly. Please reach out to Zan Lewis (zan@healthandlearning.org) for more information.* \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● Gain capacity to break stigma culture related to mental health\, suicide\, and asking for help \nAdditional Information: \nSigning up for Umatter for Schools Winter 2025 means you are making the commitment to attend all four zoom sessions in addition to completing all asynchronous work required in the course. \nCourse platform login and instructions will be provided via email the week prior to start of course by CHL instructors. \nThe VT Center for Health and Learning can also bring Umatter Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training to your workplace\, organization\, or community group. Please contact Cristina Maddocks at cristina@healthandlearning.org for more information.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-for-schools-winter-edition/2025-01-16/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T201434
CREATED:20241218T125922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T125922Z
UID:10000072-1737621000-1737626400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® for Schools Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:About this Training: \nUmatter 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. \nCost is $800 per person. With a team of 3 or more\, your administrator/principal gets a free registration. \nFree Participation for GLS Registrants from Bennington\, Chittenden\, Rutland\, and Windham Counties\, made possible by funding from the VT Department of Health\, and for AWARE Registrants SOUTHWEST VERMONT SUPERVISORY UNION\, BARRE UNIFIED\nUNION SCHOOL DISTRICT\, AND CALEDONIA CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION\, made possible by funding from the VT Department of Mental Health. \n*Registrants supported by GLS funding are expected to appoint an evaluation liaison from their team to track screening-related data reported quarterly. Please reach out to Zan Lewis (zan@healthandlearning.org) for more information.* \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● Gain capacity to break stigma culture related to mental health\, suicide\, and asking for help \nAdditional Information: \nSigning up for Umatter for Schools Winter 2025 means you are making the commitment to attend all four zoom sessions in addition to completing all asynchronous work required in the course. \nCourse platform login and instructions will be provided via email the week prior to start of course by CHL instructors. \nThe VT Center for Health and Learning can also bring Umatter Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training to your workplace\, organization\, or community group. Please contact Cristina Maddocks at cristina@healthandlearning.org for more information.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-for-schools-winter-edition/2025-01-23/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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