Facing Suicide

Conversations About Suicide
2025-12-16 12:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-18 12:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | VT
Under funding from the Department of Mental Health as part of the Suicide Activities grant, Pathways Vermont is offering a Conversations About Suicide (CAS) course for mental health providers at no cost. This includes clinicians, therapists, and case managers working at Designated Agencies, Specialized Services Agencies, and Primary Care settings. Peer Support providers are encouraged to take the course through Vermont’s Peer Workforce Development Initiative.
Conversations About Suicide is a participatory workshop where attendees explore ways to practice empathy and prioritize autonomy, unpack the language of pain and consider ways to support folks who are thinking about dying. It is a great complement to other suicide prevention and suicide care trainings in the health care system.
This is the last 2025 offering of Conversations About Suicide specifically for MH providers, with:
Two four-hour training sessions
*All sessions will be held via Zoom
Learn more about the training, register, and hold the training and implementation session dates/times in your calendar:
December 16th & 18th, 2025 from 12:30-4:30 pm
Please reach out to training@pathwaysvermont.org with questions.

Finding Hope: Guidance For Supporting Those At Risk
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
When someone in your life attempts suicide or experiences suicidal thoughts, it can be challenging to know how to best support them.
Finding Hope gives participants practical guidance, tools, resources, and encouragement to support someone with “lived experience,” or someone who has made a suicide attempt, or experiences suicidal thoughts. It also provides participants with self-care strategies to use as they help the person with lived experience navigate their recovery.
Questions?
Contact: Shamara ssimpson@afsp.org or Terri terril.afsp@gmail.com

Finding Hope, Guidance For Supporting Those at Risk
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual
When someone in your life attempts suicide or experiences suicidal thoughts, it can be challenging to know how to best support them.
Finding Hope gives participants practical guidance, tools, resources and encouragement to support someone with “lived experience,” i.e., someone who has made a suicide attempt, or experiences suicidal thoughts.
It also provides participants with self-care strategies to use as they help the person with lived experience navigate their recovery.

It's Real Teen Mental Health
2026-01-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Crafstbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury, VT, 05827, United States
It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health program that provides young people with mental health education and resources. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help.
Attendees will learn:
What mental health is and how it’s both similar to and different from, physical health
How to notice signs of someone needing help
Tips and strategies for having a caring conversation with someone they might be worried about
Methods of self-care for mind, body, soul, and surroundings
Examples of trustworthy resources
How reaching out to trusted adults can help teens manage their mental health

QPR "Question Persuade, Refer"
2026-01-15 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | VT
Would you give 90 minutes to save a life?
“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 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. A QPR trainee will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope, and how to get help.
What to expect in the 90 minute Zoom training:
A pre & post training survey
An interactive training with time for questions, comments, and reactions
Introductory videos
Learn QPR
Review common myths, misconceptions, and statistics about suicide and warning signs of suicidal behavior, how to question, persuade, and refer to offer hope
Certified QPR instructors are available after the formal training to talk with participants. Participants receive Northeast Kingdom, Vermont, and national suicide prevention contacts, the QPR booklet, and a Certificate of Completion.

Safety Planning for Autistic Youth
2026-01-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
VTCPAP is proud to present a three-hour virtual training,
Safety Planning for Autistic Youth, led by Lisa Morgan,
LCSW-CC, M.Ed., and Brenna Maddox, Ph.D.
DATE: Wednesday January 21, 2026
TIME: 9AM – 12PM EST
VIRTUAL: Zoom (details will be sent to attendees after they register)
COST: FREE
CEU’s: 2.75 (social work, allied mental health practitioners
and psychological examiners)
WHO IT’S FOR: Pediatric medical providers, mental health
clinicians, and those serving autistic youth.
Autistic individuals face a higher risk of suicide, yet autism-specific suicide care tools are limited. This training introduces a tailored Safety Planning Intervention, co-developed with autistic people, families, and clinicians—to build skills and confidence in supporting autistic youth at risk for suicide.

QPR "Question, Persuade, Refer"
2026-02-09 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | VT
Would you give 90 minutes to save a life?
“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 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. A QPR trainee will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope, and how to get help.
What to expect in the 90 minute Zoom training:
A pre & post training survey
An interactive training with time for questions, comments, and reactions
Introductory videos
Learn QPR
Review common myths, misconceptions, and statistics about suicide and warning signs of suicidal behavior, how to question, persuade, and refer to offer hope
Certified QPR instructors are available after the formal training to talk with participants. Participants receive Northeast Kingdom, Vermont, and national suicide prevention contacts, the QPR booklet, and a Certificate of Completion

2026 Vermont Advocacy Action Day in Montpelier
2026-02-11 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | State House, 115 State St, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602, United States
The Vermont Advocacy Action Day, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Vermont Chapter, will bring together passionate volunteers to advocate for state policy changes that work to prevent suicide and support mental health.
Advocates in attendance will learn the basics of effective advocacy, be briefed on AFSP’s priority policy issues for our state, and be guided in how to deliver a quick, meaningful advocacy “ask” to inspire action. Advocates are encouraged to meet with state public officials as part of the event, in small groups, to:
Share why suicide prevention is important to YOU and to your community
Educate them about the work being done in your community to prevent suicide
Offer AFSP as a leading resource on suicide prevention
Ask them to TAKE ACTION to support AFSP’s policy priorities and prevent suicide
During and after the event, advocates will be asked to report back to AFSP about how those meetings went and to send thank you notes to those officials and staff.

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid
2026-02-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-19 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual
Sunshine Silver Lining invites you to register for a virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course.
These 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).
In many communities, MHFA certification costs $100–$200. Through VCP funding, you can earn your three-year certification at no cost.
The 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.
This 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.

The Critical Intersection between Substance Misuse and Suicide Risk
2026-02-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | VT
For 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.
Learning Objectives:
List prevalence rates of suicide attempts by people who misuse substances;
List prevalence rates of suicide for specific drugs;
Describe contributing bio-psycho-social factors that lead to substance misuse and suicide, including the role of cultural, racial, gender, and spiritual diversity; and
Summarize cutting-edge prevention and intervention approaches to be used by mental health and substance abuse professionals.
This 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).

Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid
2026-02-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual

CAMS Overview (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality)
2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual
This webinar is an opportunity to learn more about CAMS evidence-based framework and its benefits in clinical practice. Dr. Kevin Crowley will discuss key considerations for using CAMS as an assessment and treatment model and the research base and studies supporting this model.
Participants will also learn about additional opportunities to participate in free CAMS trainings hosted by VPQHC this spring.
1 continuing education credit approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

VT DMH & Strategraph Suicide Prevention Implementation and Overview
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | VT
DMH has selected Strategraph as the new contractor to lead community-based suicide prevention efforts across the State. To introduce Strategraph and share more about this work, DMH is hosting a public information webinar.
Join the webinar to:
– Meet the Strategraph team
– Learn about upcoming trainings and how to access them
– Find out ways to get involved in suicide prevention efforts across Vermont
– Ask your questions during a live Q&A with DMH leadership

Suicide Prevention and Intervention for Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) Youth Webinar Series
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | VT
The second webinar of our Suicide Prevention and Intervention for Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) Youth Webinar Series, Clinical & Community-Based Approaches, will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 12- 1:30PM PT via Zoom.
This webinar will explore culturally responsive approaches to identifying, preventing, and addressing suicidal ideation among AAAI children, youth, and families. Speakers will discuss the unique pressures shaping youth mental health, including stigma, internalized achievement expectations, and barriers to accessing care, and examine how these dynamics influence help-seeking behaviors. The session will focus on suicide prevention approaches implemented in both clinical and community-based settings, highlighting practical strategies to reduce stigma, strengthen early identification, and expand access to support through schools, families, and community partnerships. Through case studies and field-based insights, this webinar will offer actionable approaches to strengthening prevention efforts and supporting youth across the spectrum of suicidality.
Featured webinar speakers include Mary Lu, MA, LMFT, Program Director of Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) and Peter Gee, MPP, RN, Co-Executive Director of Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC).

CAMS Spring Role Play Training (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality)
2026-03-20 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual
A CAMS-care consultant will lead a full-day experiential workshop, demonstrating the use of CAMS through live, unscripted role-plays based on real patient scenarios. Attending clinicians will actively participate in these role-plays, designed to build confidence in applying CAMS assessments and interventions. Participants must complete the CAMS Foundational Online Video and commit to attending four CAMS consultation calls before being assigned to this training.
7 CE credits available for purchase from CAMS upon completion of this training.

Perinatal Suicide Care
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | VT
VTCPAP, in partnership with the Perinatal Quality Collaborative Vermont, present a one-hour virtual training:
Perinatal Suicide Care, led by Sarah Nagle-Yang, MD.
DATE: Wednesday March 25, 2026
TIME: 12PM – 1PM EST
VIRTUAL: Zoom (details will be sent to attendees after they register)
COST: FREE
CEU’s: 1.0 (social work, allied mental health practitioners and psychological examiners)
WHO IT’S FOR: Perinatal medical and mental health providers.
This interactive session offers a practical, structured approach to responding to positive suicide screens in OB and postpartum care. Through video-based case demonstrations and guided skills practice, participants will learn to conduct patient-centered suicide risk conversations, explore intent and distress drivers, identify modifiable contributors such as sleep deprivation or isolation, and develop concise, perinatal-specific safety plans with follow-up steps and available supports.

CAMS Community of Practice: CAMS for Supervisors (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality)
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual
The CAMS Community of Practice is an ongoing learning and support network for clinicians who have completed training in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS). Open to practitioners across disciplines and care settings, this group offers a space to deepen understanding, share real-world application strategies, and build confidence in delivering CAMS-aligned care.
Dr. Kevin Crowley will lead a 90-minute CAMS Community of Practice session focused on supervising clinicians who are implementing the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) model. This session will provide dedicated space for supervisors and clinical leaders to explore challenges specific to supervision and to build practical skills for supporting high-quality CAMS implementation across teams.
Dr. Crowley will review the CAMS Rating Scale and discuss strategies for using it to promote fidelity and strengthen clinical practice. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions and receive consultation on supervision-related challenges and complex cases.
It is recommended that Community of Practice participants have completed the Foundational Online Video and CAMS Consultation Calls.
1.5 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2026-03-30 17:30 - 2026-03-31 20:00 (America/New_York) | VT
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, 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

CAMS 4-Teens Live Online Training (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality)
2026-04-02 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual
CAMS-4Teens™ was developed to train clinicians on how to adapt and implement the CAMS Framework® and the Suicide Status Form (SSF) for youth ages 12 and older. The training also provides updated information on the nature, epidemiology, and prevention of youth suicide, including a specific focus on reducing access to lethal means and how to work within and across systems of care.
Participants must complete the CAMS Foundational Online Video and commit to attending four CAMS Consultation Calls before being assigned to this training.
4 CEs available for purchase through CAMS upon completion of this training.

Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Overview
2026-04-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual
In this training, Dr. Horowitz, Ph.D., MPH will discuss how screening and assessment fit into a clinical pathway that can be adapted to meet the needs of individual health care organizations/agencies and systems.
Dr. Horowitz will also discuss effective suicide prevention practices and resources that provide guidance and support for healthcare providers.
1 continuing education credit approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

QPR (Question, Persuade Refer)
2026-04-23 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | VT
Would you give 90 minutes to save a life? NKHS 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. A QPR trainee will learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to offer hope, and how to get help.
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.
We invite you to register for QPR Suicide Prevention Awareness Training via Zoom. This training is interactive. There is no cost for the training and resource materials for participants thanks to support of VDH.

Telehealth & Suicide Safer Care: Supporting Patients and Providers
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual
In this session, Kevin Crowley, PhD, Clinical Psychology, Director of Training and Implementation at CAMS-care (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality), will discuss suicide safe care telehealth practices to protect both the patient and the provider.
Participants will learn strategies for responding to and supporting patients when suicidal ideation is disclosed during a telehealth call. Dr. Crowley will share steps individuals and organizations can take to increase the safety of care provided over telehealth.
1 continuing education credit approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

Telehealth & Suicide Safer Care with Dr. Frederic Reamer
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual
In this session, Dr. Frederic Reamer will discuss how to use telehealth with clients experiencing suicidal ideation. He will discuss creating response plans for missed appointments or dropped calls with high risk clients, creating safety plans, and understanding liability with this modality.
1 continuing education credit approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

Conversations on Access to Lethal Means (CALM Conversations)
2026-05-11 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Online/Virtual
This workshop is designed to provide friends, family, and others with information on how to recognize and respond to suicide risk, with an additional focus on reducing access to lethal means, especially firearms. The training includes practical strategies, real-life scenarios, and tools to help create safer environments for individuals who may be at risk.
2 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.
