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SUMMARY:American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Volunteer 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an AFSP 101 Orientation to find out how to get involved with the fight to stop suicide. \nAFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies: \nFunding scientific research\nEducating the public about mental health and suicide prevention\nAdvocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention\nSupporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/american-foundation-for-suicide-prevention-volunteer-101/
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Foundation for Suicide Prevention":MAILTO:vermont@afsp.org
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SUMMARY:"Can't Look Away" Film screening and community conversation
DESCRIPTION:Can’t Look Away is a gripping documentary that exposes the dark side of social media and its devastating impact on young users. There will be a community conversation following the screening.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cant-look-away-film-screening-and-community-conversation/
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SUMMARY:The S Word
DESCRIPTION:Washington County Mental Health Services presents: The S Word \nJoin us for a powerful film about hope\, connection and the importance of talking about suicide.\nA free community screening followed by a panel discussion with local voices in suicide prevention. \nTue Dec 9th 6:00pm – 8:00pm\nThe Savoy Theater\n6 Main St\, Montpelier\, VT
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/the-s-word/
LOCATION:The Savoy Theater\, 6 Main St\, Montpelier\, 05602\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Country Mental Health":MAILTO:cara.cascadden@wcmhs.org
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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. \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. \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. \n 
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-suicide-prevention-awareness-and-skills-training-6/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T090000
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SUMMARY:Vermont Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The December Coalition meeting\nVirtual event \nThursday\, December 11\, 2025\, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. \nNetworking begins at 8:30 am \nDescription: \nJoin the Center for Health and Learning and your fellow Coalition members for the virtual December Vermont Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting\, held virtually via Zoom from 9:00 am-12:00 pm! See agenda below for details and please note that session timing is subject to change. \nWhen you register\, please be sure to enter your contact information. You should receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite (check your SPAM folder). The Zoom link will be sent to registrants in reminder emails prior to the meeting date. \nIf you are still interested in learning more about or helping to start a regional coalition in your county\, let us know! \nPlease reach out to Kirk Postlewaite (kirk@healthandlearning.org) or Zan Lewis (zan@healthandlearning.org) with questions. \nThis event is hosted by the Vermont Suicide Prevention Center and generously funded by the Vermont Department of Mental Health.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/december-coalition-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T120000
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SUMMARY:CAMS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE  EXPLORING DIRECT AND INDIRECT DRIVERS OF SUICIDE RISK
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care will be hosting an in-person Collaborative Assessment & Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Community of Practice meeting on December 12\, 2025 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at our Montpelier office. \nIn this session\, Dr. Kevin Crowley will focus on strategies for applying the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Model\, with an emphasis on understanding “drivers” and exploring optional CAMS forms. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to discuss challenging cases\, receive expert consultation from Dr. Crowley\, and connect in person with other Vermont clinicians to share insights and build professional networks. \nThe event is free\, lunch will be served\, and CEs will be available.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-community-of-practice-exploring-direct-and-indirect-drivers-of-suicide-risk/
LOCATION:Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care\, 132 Main Street\, Suite 1\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Program for Quality in Healthcare":MAILTO:mail@vpqhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T123000
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SUMMARY:Conversations About Suicide
DESCRIPTION: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. \nConversations 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. \nThis is the last 2025 offering of Conversations About Suicide specifically for MH providers\, with:\nTwo four-hour training sessions\n*All sessions will be held via Zoom \nLearn more about the training\, register\, and hold the training and implementation session dates/times in your calendar: \nDecember 16th & 18th\, 2025 from 12:30-4:30 pm \nPlease reach out to training@pathwaysvermont.org with questions.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/conversations-about-suicide/2025-12-16/
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SUMMARY:Conversations About Suicide
DESCRIPTION: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. \nConversations 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. \nThis is the last 2025 offering of Conversations About Suicide specifically for MH providers\, with:\nTwo four-hour training sessions\n*All sessions will be held via Zoom \nLearn more about the training\, register\, and hold the training and implementation session dates/times in your calendar: \nDecember 16th & 18th\, 2025 from 12:30-4:30 pm \nPlease reach out to training@pathwaysvermont.org with questions.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/conversations-about-suicide/2025-12-18/
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SUMMARY:Finding Hope: Guidance For Supporting Those At Risk
DESCRIPTION:When someone in your life attempts suicide or experiences suicidal thoughts\, it can be challenging to know how to best support them. \nFinding 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. \nQuestions?\nContact: Shamara ssimpson@afsp.org or Terri terril.afsp@gmail.com
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/finding-hope-guidance-for-supporting-those-at-risk/
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Foundation for Suicide Prevention":MAILTO:vermont@afsp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T193000
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SUMMARY:Finding Hope\, Guidance For Supporting Those at Risk
DESCRIPTION:When someone in your life attempts suicide or experiences suicidal thoughts\, it can be challenging to know how to best support them.\nFinding 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.\nIt also provides participants with self-care strategies to use as they help the person with lived experience navigate their recovery.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/finding-hope-guidance-for-supporting-those-at-risk-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Foundation for Suicide Prevention":MAILTO:vermont@afsp.org
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