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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
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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
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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:20260403T150046
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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:20260403T150046
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T175806Z
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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
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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
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CREATED:20241120T034650Z
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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:20260403T150046
CREATED:20241016T211359Z
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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:20260403T150046
CREATED:20240829T170020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T173714Z
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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:20260403T150046
CREATED:20241218T125922Z
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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:20260403T150046
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
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SUMMARY:QPR Training
DESCRIPTION:“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 \nNKHS offers QPR (Question\, Persuade\, Refer) 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. \nWhat to expect in the 90-minute Zoom training: \n– A pre & post training survey \n– An interactive training with time for questions\, comments\, and reactions \n– Introductory videos (Learn QPR) \n– Review common myths\, misconceptions\, and statistics about suicide and warning signs of suicidal behavior\, how to question\, persuade\, and refer to offer hope \nCertified QPR instructors are available after the formal training to talk with participants. \nParticipants receive Northeast Kingdom\, Vermont\, and national suicide prevention contacts\, the QPR booklet\, and a Certificate of Completion. \n 
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/qpr-training-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20250117T145640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T145640Z
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SUMMARY:Hope Starts Here – Prioritize\, Invest\, and Connect for Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Hope Starts Here – Prioritize\, Invest\, and Connect for Mental Wellness\nWednesday\, January 29\, 2025\n8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. \nIn Person at the Statehouse and Vermont Supreme Courthouse Auditorium at 111 State Street\, Montpelier \nJoin us for the 10th Annual Mental Health Advocacy Day on January 29th from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Statehouse and the Vermont Supreme Courthouse Auditorium. Hundreds of mental health advocates and over 50 co-sponsoring organizations and their network will be calling on Vermont leaders and legislators to support the mental health of Vermonters. Our key theme is “Hope Starts Here – Prioritize\, Invest\, and Connect for Mental Wellness”. \nYou can join the morning program either virtually or in-person at the Vermont Supreme Courthouse Auditorium from 9 am-12 pm. The agenda includes a welcome address from state leaders\, a legislative panel discussion\, advocacy awards\, and advocates sharing their lived experience stories of recovery and hope. ASL Interpreters will be available. \nIn the afternoon\, events will continue at the Statehouse where attendees will meet with legislators\, provide testimony to committees\, and be recognized by the House of Representatives with a Resolution. Mental Health Advocates will be at the Statehouse Card Room on January 29th\, allowing for an opportunity to meet and greet legislators! Please contact Laurie Emerson if you would like to be a co-sponsor of the event at lemerson@namivt.org. \nDirections to the Vermont Supreme Courthouse Auditorium (Room #110): Access Building through 109 State Street Lobby — Entrance off Governor Davis Avenue. Please bring a photo ID with you to enter the building.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/hope-starts-here-prioritize-invest-and-connect-for-mental-wellness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20241218T125922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T125922Z
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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/2025-01-30/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
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UID:10000131-1738746000-1738767600@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:  \nSunshine Silver Lining invites you to sign up for a *virtual* Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course in the winter of 2025. These trainings are open to Vermonters and those that serve and support Vermonters and there are 30 spots in each class\, grant-funded by Vermont Care Partners. \nBefore the events in the winter\, beginning in Mid-January and Mid- February depending on the course you have signed up for\, information will be shared to complete 1-2 hours of pre-work before the live Zoom session. The live Zoom session will include videos\, group work\, and engagement activities and requires active participation. Upon completing the program\, all participants will receive a three-year certification in MHFA. \nThe purpose of MHFA training is to build an empowered community united around mental health care by educating communities\, organizations and individuals in how to address mental health issues effectively. In MHFA classes\, people get a better understanding of how to recognize and offer initial aid to someone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or oncoming crisis. \nAttendees explore how to ask if a person is distressed and how to intervene on their behalf. MHFA courses also spell out a clear\, five-step action plan to help individuals connect with helpful professionals and peers. The course also covers community resources available\, as access to care is a crucial piece of the puzzle. \nYouth Mental Health First Aid focuses on Adults helping youth ages 6 to 18 and Adult Mental Health First Aid focuses on Adults helping other Adults. There is also a teen program which is available after a school or youth serving organization invests time in taking yMHFA.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-4/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Silver Lining":MAILTO:sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20241218T125922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T125922Z
UID:10000074-1738830600-1738836000@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/2025-02-06/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20241220T151027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T151124Z
UID:10000133-1739350800-1739376000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:  \nSunshine Silver Lining invites you to sign up for a *virtual* Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course in the winter of 2025. These trainings are open to Vermonters and those that serve and support Vermonters and there are 30 spots in each class\, grant-funded by Vermont Care Partners. \nBefore the events in the winter\, beginning in Mid-January and Mid- February depending on the course you have signed up for\, information will be shared to complete 1-2 hours of pre-work before the live Zoom session. The live Zoom session will include videos\, group work\, and engagement activities and requires active participation. Upon completing the program\, all participants will receive a three-year certification in MHFA. \nThe purpose of MHFA training is to build an empowered community united around mental health care by educating communities\, organizations and individuals in how to address mental health issues effectively. In MHFA classes\, people get a better understanding of how to recognize and offer initial aid to someone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or oncoming crisis. \nAttendees explore how to ask if a person is distressed and how to intervene on their behalf. MHFA courses also spell out a clear\, five-step action plan to help individuals connect with helpful professionals and peers. The course also covers community resources available\, as access to care is a crucial piece of the puzzle. \nYouth Mental Health First Aid focuses on Adults helping youth ages 6 to 18 and Adult Mental Health First Aid focuses on Adults helping other Adults. There is also a teen program which is available after a school or youth serving organization invests time in taking yMHFA.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-3/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Silver Lining":MAILTO:sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20241218T125045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T125045Z
UID:10000127-1739354400-1739361600@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training
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. \nEffective January 1\, 2025\, the registration fee has increased to $25 in order for us to continue providing you with the high-quality trainings you expect from CHL. If you have difficulty paying the fee\, please contact us for scholarship consideration. \nThis training is designed and presented by Center for Health and Learning (CHL) under funding from the VT Department of Mental Health to the VT Suicide Prevention Center\, a public-private partnership between VT DMH and CHL. \nAbout this Training: \nParticipants 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. This learning exchange includes a discussion of best practices for suicide prevention in your organization or community setting. \nAbout the Trainer: \nCristina Maddocks\, M.S. (she/her) Suicide Prevention and Umatter® Program Specialist \nCristina joined CHL in October 2023 with 20 years experience in the fields of mental health and education. Cristina’s experience includes working at two designated agencies in Vermont\, an Executive Director position at an early education and childcare program\, and working in mental health non-profit organizations in Massachusetts. Cristina aims to create connections and rapport to promote change\, reduce stigma associated with mental health\, and advocate for youth and families within their home\, school\, and community settings. Her experience as a clinician in various settings provides a foundation for understanding the strengths and challenges of the systems of care and how to support those navigating through it. \nCristina loves living in the Green Mountains with her husband and three children…and a hound dog named Chewy. Reading good books\, spending time at the lake with family\, and weekends spent cheering on the sidelines of youth sports are a few of Cristina’s current joys. \nWho should attend: Anyone interested in preventing suicide. General and inclusive across organizations\, demographics\, and communities. \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/
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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:20250219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20250212T141217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T141217Z
UID:10000136-1739952000-1739984400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:QPR Suicide Prevention Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:NKHS is offering 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 to recognize the warning signs of suicide\, how to offer hope\, and how to get help. \nJoin us for one of these 90-minute Zoom trainings.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/qpr-suicide-prevention-awareness-training-2/2025-02-19/1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20241220T152229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T153916Z
UID:10000129-1739966400-1739971800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:QPR Training
DESCRIPTION:“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 \nNKHS offers QPR (Question\, Persuade\, Refer) 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. \nWhat to expect in the 90-minute Zoom training: \n– A pre & post training survey \n– An interactive training with time for questions\, comments\, and reactions \n– Introductory videos (Learn QPR) \n– Review common myths\, misconceptions\, and statistics about suicide and warning signs of suicidal behavior\, how to question\, persuade\, and refer to offer hope \nCertified QPR instructors are available after the formal training to talk with participants. \nParticipants receive Northeast Kingdom\, Vermont\, and national suicide prevention contacts\, the QPR booklet\, and a Certificate of Completion.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/qpr-training-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20250212T141217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T141217Z
UID:10000137-1739966400-1739971800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:QPR Suicide Prevention Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:NKHS is offering 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 to recognize the warning signs of suicide\, how to offer hope\, and how to get help. \nJoin us for one of these 90-minute Zoom trainings.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/qpr-suicide-prevention-awareness-training-2/2025-02-19/2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20241220T151250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T151250Z
UID:10000132-1741165200-1741186800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:  \nSunshine Silver Lining invites you to sign up for a *virtual* Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course in the winter of 2025. These trainings are open to Vermonters and those that serve and support Vermonters and there are 30 spots in each class\, grant-funded by Vermont Care Partners. \nBefore the events in the winter\, beginning in Mid-January and Mid- February depending on the course you have signed up for\, information will be shared to complete 1-2 hours of pre-work before the live Zoom session. The live Zoom session will include videos\, group work\, and engagement activities and requires active participation. Upon completing the program\, all participants will receive a three-year certification in MHFA. \nThe purpose of MHFA training is to build an empowered community united around mental health care by educating communities\, organizations and individuals in how to address mental health issues effectively. In MHFA classes\, people get a better understanding of how to recognize and offer initial aid to someone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or oncoming crisis. \nAttendees explore how to ask if a person is distressed and how to intervene on their behalf. MHFA courses also spell out a clear\, five-step action plan to help individuals connect with helpful professionals and peers. The course also covers community resources available\, as access to care is a crucial piece of the puzzle. \nYouth Mental Health First Aid focuses on Adults helping youth ages 6 to 18 and Adult Mental Health First Aid focuses on Adults helping other Adults. There is also a teen program which is available after a school or youth serving organization invests time in taking yMHFA.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-3/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Silver Lining":MAILTO:sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20250218T195555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T195958Z
UID:10000142-1741197600-1741203000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Burlington Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Burlington Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group \nPlease note: This is a peer support group\, not a counseling group.\n\n\nWhere: Meetings are in-person at the South Burlington Comfort Inn\n\n\nWhen: First Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:30 pm\n\n\nContact: For more information text Bob at 802-922-4283
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/burlington-survivors-of-suicide-loss-support-group/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:South Burlington Comfort Inn\, 3 Dorset St\, South Burlington\, VT\, 05403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20241220T150232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T150738Z
UID:10000134-1741770000-1741795200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:  \nSunshine Silver Lining invites you to sign up for a *virtual* Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course in the winter of 2025. These trainings are open to Vermonters and those that serve and support Vermonters and there are 30 spots in each class\, grant-funded by Vermont Care Partners. \nBefore the events in the winter\, beginning in Mid-January and Mid- February depending on the course you have signed up for\, information will be shared to complete 1-2 hours of pre-work before the live Zoom session. The live Zoom session will include videos\, group work\, and engagement activities and requires active participation. Upon completing the program\, all participants will receive a three-year certification in MHFA. \nThe purpose of MHFA training is to build an empowered community united around mental health care by educating communities\, organizations and individuals in how to address mental health issues effectively. In MHFA classes\, people get a better understanding of how to recognize and offer initial aid to someone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or oncoming crisis. \nAttendees explore how to ask if a person is distressed and how to intervene on their behalf. MHFA courses also spell out a clear\, five-step action plan to help individuals connect with helpful professionals and peers. The course also covers community resources available\, as access to care is a crucial piece of the puzzle. \nYouth Mental Health First Aid focuses on Adults helping youth ages 6 to 18 and Adult Mental Health First Aid focuses on Adults helping other Adults. There is also a teen program which is available after a school or youth serving organization invests time in taking yMHFA.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Silver Lining":MAILTO:sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20250212T143604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T143604Z
UID:10000139-1742032800-1742038200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:QPR Suicide Prevention Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:NKHS is offering 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 to recognize the warning signs of suicide\, how to offer hope\, and how to get help. \nJoin us for one of these 90-minute in-person trainings.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/qpr-suicide-prevention-awareness-training-3/
LOCATION:Groton Free Public Library\, 1304 Scott Hwy\, Groton\, Vermont\, 05046
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20250307T175337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T175337Z
UID:10000545-1742317200-1742328000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Silver Lining invites you to register for a virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. These trainings are open to Vermonters and those who serve and support Vermonters\, with 30 grant-funded spots available per class through Vermont Care Partners. \nMHFA training empowers communities\, organizations\, and individuals by providing the knowledge and skills to address mental health challenges effectively. In these courses\, participants will learn how to: \nRecognize the signs of mental health challenges or an emerging crisis. \nOffer initial support and intervention for someone experiencing distress. \nApply a five-step action plan to connect individuals with professional and peer support. \nNavigate local and national mental health resources\, ensuring access to care. \nFor those interested in supporting youth\, Youth Mental Health First Aid focuses on equipping adults with the tools to assist young people ages 6 to 18 facing mental health concerns. \nThis training is made possible through generous funding from Vermont Care Partners (VCP) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) grants\, which include: \nThe Vermont Department of Health’s Garrett Lee Smith grant \nThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Mental Health Awareness Training grant \nThe Vermont Department of Mental Health AWARE grant \nJoin us in building a more compassionate\, informed\, and supportive community around mental health. Sign up today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-5/2025-03-18/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Silver Lining":MAILTO:sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20250225T033850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T033850Z
UID:10000148-1742374800-1742401800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:yMHFA
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.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/ymhfa/
LOCATION:NKHS\, 181 Crawford Farm Road\, Newport\, Vermont\, 05855
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20250225T213438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T213823Z
UID:10000149-1742389200-1742403600@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:5th Annual Summit: Suicide Safer Care in Clinical Practice Incorporating Current Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:A two-day virtual conference designed to strengthen confidence and competence in providing caring\, evidence-based services to clients with suicide risk. \n  \nLive on Zoom \nDay 1:  Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025\n1:00–5:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. PDT\n\nDay 2: Thursday\, March 20\, 2025\n1:00–5:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. PDT \n  \nLearn more at: www.wellnessinstitute.org/suicidesafercare
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/5th-annual-summit-suicide-safer-care-in-clinical-practice-incorporating-current-best-practices/2025-03-19/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wellness Institute":MAILTO:info@wellnessinstitute.org
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20250307T175337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T175337Z
UID:10000546-1742403600-1742414400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Silver Lining invites you to register for a virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. These trainings are open to Vermonters and those who serve and support Vermonters\, with 30 grant-funded spots available per class through Vermont Care Partners. \nMHFA training empowers communities\, organizations\, and individuals by providing the knowledge and skills to address mental health challenges effectively. In these courses\, participants will learn how to: \nRecognize the signs of mental health challenges or an emerging crisis. \nOffer initial support and intervention for someone experiencing distress. \nApply a five-step action plan to connect individuals with professional and peer support. \nNavigate local and national mental health resources\, ensuring access to care. \nFor those interested in supporting youth\, Youth Mental Health First Aid focuses on equipping adults with the tools to assist young people ages 6 to 18 facing mental health concerns. \nThis training is made possible through generous funding from Vermont Care Partners (VCP) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) grants\, which include: \nThe Vermont Department of Health’s Garrett Lee Smith grant \nThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Mental Health Awareness Training grant \nThe Vermont Department of Mental Health AWARE grant \nJoin us in building a more compassionate\, informed\, and supportive community around mental health. Sign up today to reserve your spot!
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-5/2025-03-19/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Silver Lining":MAILTO:sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150046
CREATED:20250228T215433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T121428Z
UID:10000934-1742407200-1742410800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group \nWhere: On-line Participation via Zoom\n\nWhen: Third Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:00 pm\n\nContact: Call or Email Frederic at 802-498-5211 or Frederic.gluck@gmail for details and the Zoom link\n\nYou recently lost a loved one to suicide. Your feelings of grief\, sadness\, shock\, isolation\, anger\, and guilt may seem overwhelming. You may wonder if you will ever recover. These are normal responses. There is help from others who\, like you\, have experienced this tragedy. We want to help you recover and\, most of all\, we want you to know that you are not alone. \nThis support group is open to all family members and friends of a loved one who has died by suicide. People of all ages\, occupations\, and religious affiliations are welcome. There is no fee\, and you are welcome to attend as often as you would like.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/survivors-of-suicide-loss-support-group/2025-03-19/
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LOCATION:
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