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SUMMARY:CAMS Overview (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants will also learn about additional opportunities to participate in free CAMS trainings hosted by VPQHC this spring. \n1 continuing education credit approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, Psychologists\, and Social Workers.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-overview-collaborative-assessment-and-management-of-suicidality/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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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:20260312T130000
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SUMMARY:VT DMH & Strategraph Suicide Prevention Implementation and Overview
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the webinar to:\n– Meet the Strategraph team\n– Learn about upcoming trainings and how to access them\n– Find out ways to get involved in suicide prevention efforts across Vermont\n– Ask your questions during a live Q&A with DMH leadership
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/vt-dmh-strategraph-suicide-prevention-implementation-and-overview/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Strategraph":MAILTO:dharris@strategraphllc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T120000
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention and Intervention for Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) Youth Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nFeatured 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).
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/suicide-prevention-and-intervention-for-asian-american-asian-immigrant-aaai-youth-webinar-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T090000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Silver Lining invites you to register for a virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. \nThese 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). \nIn many communities\, MHFA certification costs $100–$200. Through VCP funding\, you can earn your three-year certification at no cost. \nThe 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/virtual-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T163000
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SUMMARY:CAMS Spring Role Play Training (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality)
DESCRIPTION: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. \n7 CE credits available for purchase from CAMS upon completion of this training.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-spring-role-play-training-collaborative-assessment-and-management-of-suicidality/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Program for Quality in Healthcare":MAILTO:mail@vpqhc.org
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SUMMARY:Perinatal Suicide Care
DESCRIPTION:VTCPAP\, in partnership with the Perinatal Quality Collaborative Vermont\, present a one-hour virtual training:\nPerinatal Suicide Care\, led by Sarah Nagle-Yang\, MD. \nDATE: Wednesday March 25\, 2026 \nTIME: 12PM – 1PM EST \nVIRTUAL: Zoom (details will be sent to attendees after they register) \nCOST: FREE \nCEU’s: 1.0 (social work\, allied mental health practitioners and psychological examiners) \nWHO IT’S FOR: Perinatal medical and mental health providers. \nThis 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.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/perinatal-suicide-care/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Consultation  & Psychiatry Access Program":MAILTO:vtcpap@vtcpap.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Silver Lining invites you to register for a virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. \nThese 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). \nIn many communities\, MHFA certification costs $100–$200. Through VCP funding\, you can earn your three-year certification at no cost. \nThe 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/virtual-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000
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SUMMARY:CAMS Community of Practice: CAMS for Supervisors (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDr. 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. \nDr. 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. \nIt is recommended that Community of Practice participants have completed the Foundational Online Video and CAMS Consultation Calls. \n1.5 continuing education credits approved for Allied Mental Health Practitioners\, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors\, Psychoanalysts\, Psychologists\, and Social Workers.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-community-of-practice-cams-for-supervisors-collaborative-assessment-and-management-of-suicidality/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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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:20260330T173000
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-7/
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