Facing Suicide

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
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.

Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid
2026-03-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 16:00 | 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.

CAMS Community of Practice: CAMS for Supervisors (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality)
2026-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | 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
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 | 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, 2026-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 | 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
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 | 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 | 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, 2026-07-13 10:30 - 12:30 | 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.

QPR (Question Persuade Refer)
2026-05-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Online/Virtual
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 funding from VDH.

An Overview of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
2026-05-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Online/Virtual
Learn to confidently use the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to assess suicide risk, recognize warning signs, and determine next steps. This practical, skills-focused training is designed for real-world application.
1.5 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

Foundational Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) Using the Stanley Brown
2026-05-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Online/Virtual
The Stanley Brown Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) is a brief, evidence-based approach designed to reduce suicide risk by helping individuals recognize warning signs, build coping strategies, and identify sources of support.
This free training offers an overview of the Stanley Brown SPI tool and provides hands-on practice to help participants build confidence in using the intervention with people experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Participants will learn how to understand the structure and components of the Stanley Brown SPI form and practice administering SPI through interactive role-play exercises.
2 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

Caring Communities
2026-05-20 09:00 - 10:30
Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss is a one-hour presentation designed to provide participants with information, resources, and practical guidance on how to support someone who has experienced a recent loss to suicide. The program is suitable for workplaces and community groups who want to learn how to build more supportive environments for survivors of suicide loss.
Participants will:
Understand suicide as a complex health issue
Understand the impact of suicide on survivors of suicide loss
Learn practical ways to support suicide loss survivors in various settings
Become familiar with available resources for suicide loss survivors

Adult Mental Health First Aid
2026-05-27 17:30 - 2026-05-28 20:30
Mental Health First Aiders are neighbors, parents and friends. They’re teachers, first responders and veterans. They could be your coworker or your classmate. A First Aider can be anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.
Our training takes the fear and hesitation out of talking about mental health. We give people the tools to start these conversations, so more people can get stigma-free support. First Aiders are a vital link between those facing a mental health or substance use challenge and the help they need.
This is a blended class with two hours of learning prior to the zoom sessions.

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM Clinical)
2026-06-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Online/Virtual
This training builds skills to identify when lethal means counseling is needed, ask about access to firearms or other methods, and work with individuals and families to reduce risk. CALM is an evidence-based, practical tool for suicide prevention.
3.75 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

Engaging Men in Suicide Prevention: "Man Therapy" and Vermont Resources for Men
2026-06-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Online/Virtual
This webinar will explore strategies for engaging men who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, with a focus on approaches that resonate with men who may be reluctant to seek help or talk openly about mental health. A subject matter expert in “Man Therapy” will introduce key concepts and practical strategies clinicians can use to better connect with male clients. Vermont partners will highlight resources and programs available to support men across the state. Participants will leave with practical ideas for clinical engagement as well as greater awareness of Vermont-based supports they can share with clients.
Learn more about “Man Therapy” by visiting www.mantherapy.org.
Continuing education credit pending approval

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
2026-06-12 09:30 - 23:00 | Online/Virtual
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 thank to support from VDH.

Telehealth Suicide Safer Care Webinar Series: Vermont Resources for Telehealth Providers
2026-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online/Virtual
In this session, representatives from 988, Pathways Vermont, Mobile Crisis, and Mental Health Urgent Care Centers for Adults and Children will provide information about each service, how to connect clients to support, and what to expect when you reach out.
Jeremy Therrien, Crisis Director, Department of Mental Health
Alicia Webb, 988 Lifeline Program Manager, Northeast Kingdom Human Services
Christen Ilacqua, Vermont Support Line Team Lead, Pathways Vermont
1 continuing education credit approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

CAMS Community of Practice: Working with Teens & Their Families
2026-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | 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).
Participants will learn how to describe opportunities and challenges for engaging teens in the CAMS treatment process, identify strategies for working with caregivers when a teen is experiencing suicidal ideation, and learn how to implement CAMS with teens.

Motivational Interviewing for Suicidal Thinking
2026-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Online/Virtual
This virtual training will use didactics to briefly review the core concepts of motivational interviewing (MI) and explore the evidence and applicability of MI for addressing suicidal thinking in diverse clinical settings. Throughout the training, the trainer will ask for audience participation in providing real-world scenarios where MI could be applicable and demonstrate specific MI techniques for assessing and managing suicidal thinking in those opportunities.
Participants will learn to apply motivational interviewing techniques for conducting suicide risk assessment, navigating sustain/change talk, and providing brief interventions.
2 CEs approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.

Long-Term Survivors of Suicide Loss Summit
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-19
This is the only conference of its kind, best suited for long-term loss survivors who have found healthy ways to integrate the experience of losing a loved one to suicide into their lives. The conference features workshops, expert-led discussions, and social activities exploring how grief evolves over time.
While it can be challenging to define long-term loss survivors solely in terms of time since their loss, most attendees of this conference will be five or more years beyond the date of their loved one’s suicide. Those suicide loss survivors who have engaged in support groups, counseling or other coping strategies will learn ways to increase their support, connect with other long-term loss survivors, and find ways to further understand their loss as a part of their life’s journey.
This Summit is built to create connection and healing among long-term loss survivors.

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid
2026-07-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Online/Virtual

Supporting Communities After Death by Suicide: Best Practices and Resources in Postvention
2026-08-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Online/Virtual
In the wake of a suicide death, communities are often left grieving, searching for answers, and unsure how best to support those most affected. This webinar will provide guidance on effective and compassionate postvention practices for first responders, service providers, and community members across Vermont.
Panelists from local and statewide organizations will share practical strategies, available resources, and real-world lessons learned to help reduce risk, promote healing, and strengthen community response.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how coordinated postvention efforts can both support bereaved families and serve as a critical component of suicide prevention.
1.5 continuing education credits are approved through Vermont’s Office of Professional Regulation for Allied Mental Health Practitioners, First Responders, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, and Social Workers.
Location: Remote
Who Should Attend? First Responders (EMT, Fire, Rescue, DA Emergency Services Staff, etc.), Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, Social Workers, Community Health Workers, Medical Staff, Healthcare Professionals
This free training is available for clinicians providing care for clients in Vermont.
