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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 […]
The day-long conference will include presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities featuring leading voices in the field from Vermont, New England, and beyond. The focus of the event is equitable, sustainable, and comprehensive suicide prevention education with sessions designed for mental health clinicians, peer support workers, advocates & families, individuals with lived experience, healthcare providers, educators, […]
Greetings Pedal for Prevention Riders! September is National Suicide Prevention Month. We are excited to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Please consider a donation in addition to your registration. Every dollar, every rider, every shared moment contributes to breaking the stigma and providing support. All donations are 100% tax-deductible and directly support AFSP's […]
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is AFSP’s 60-minute flagship suicide prevention education program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and the strategies that prevent it.
Join us in a day of hope and healing on the State Capital Lawn! Register today! There is no registration fee to attend a Community Walk. Volunteer: Event Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Central Vermont Walk a success. Send an email to evagzaret@gmail.com to submit a volunteer application. Sponsorship: Sponsoring the […]
Join us in a day of hope and healing! Participate Register today! There is no registration fee to attend a Community Walk. Volunteer: Event Committee and Day-of Walk volunteers help to make the Burlington Walk a success. Sponsorship Sponsoring the Burlington Walk shows your community and employees that you care about mental health.
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.
Join us for an AFSP 101 Orientation to find out how to get involved with the fight to stop suicide. AFSP 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: Funding scientific research Educating the […]
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.
When someone in your life attempts suicide or experiences suicidal thoughts, it can be challenging to know how to best support them. Finding 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. It also provides participants with […]
It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health program that provides young people with mental health education and resources. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help. Attendees will learn: What mental health is and how it's both […]
Would you give 90 minutes to save a life? “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 NKHS […]
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