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The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
NAMI Vermont’s Annual Conference brings together mental health professionals, advocates, peers, family members, and community members for an inspiring day of education and connection. Get 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CALM Clinical Workshops are designed to introduce those providing counseling services to the rationale of means safety and teach them how to plan for, initiate and carry out effective conversations with clients and their families about reducing access to lethal means – especially firearms and medications – in times of suicide risk. Who Should Attend? […]
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 […]
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