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SUMMARY:Crisis Support for Autistic People (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Suicide is a leading cause of premature death for autistic people. Yet\, many professionals lack autism-specific knowledge and experience\, potentially leading to miscommunications and misunderstandings with autistic individuals. Additionally\, the suicide prevention resources and supports designed for the general public can unintentionally harm autistic people because autistic people think\, communicate\, and experience the world differently than non-autistic people. \n\n\n\nPresenters: Rae Hartman Haight\, Autism Studies Researcher; Brenna Maddox\, PhD / Psychologist; Lisa Morgan\, LSCW-cc / M.Ed. / Consultant \nThis strengths-based training aims to close that gap and improve crisis supports for autistic people. Training attendees will learn how to effectively communicate with and support an autistic person in crisis. The training will highlight recent research findings\, powerful stories of lived experience\, case scenarios\, and autism-specific resources developed in collaboration with autistic adults. \nHosted by CHL\nFunder Info: This training is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Vermont Department of Health.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/crisis-support-for-autistic-people-virtual/
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:20250714T120000
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SUMMARY:Conversations on Access to Lethal Means   (CALM Conversations)
DESCRIPTION:Many people who are at risk of suicide don’t seek help—but they often show signs they’re struggling. \nFriends\, family\, and community members are in a powerful position to notice these signals and offer support. \nCALM Conversations is a free\, no-experience-needed workshop that helps you do just that. \nParticipants will learn how to: \nRecognize suicide warning signs \nTalk with someone who may be at risk \nReduce access to lethal means\, especially firearms \nOffer support in a calm\, non-judgmental way \nWhether you’re a concerned friend\, parent\, teacher\, or neighbor\, this training can help you feel more confident in responding and helping someone stay safe.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/conversations-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm-conversations/
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:20250627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20250616T133332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T133332Z
UID:10000948-1751011200-1751025600@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:CAMS-4TEENS Live Online Training
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-4teens-live-online-training-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Program for Quality in Healthcare":MAILTO:mail@vpqhc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20250527T202859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T202859Z
UID:10000946-1750766400-1750770000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention in the Healthcare Setting:   Identifying and Managing at Risk Patients Using the  Ask Suicide-Screening Questions Tool
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, Dr. Horowitz\, Ph.D.\, MPH will discuss how screening and assessment fit into a 3-tiered clinical pathway that can be adapted to meet the needs of individual health care practices and systems. \nDr. Horowitz will also discuss effective suicide prevention practices and resources that provide guidance and support for healthcare providers. \n1 FREE CEU approved for the following professions: \nLicensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors \nAllied Mental Health Professionals \nPsychoanalysts \nPsychologists \nSocial Work
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/suicide-prevention-in-the-healthcare-setting-identifying-and-managing-at-risk-patients-using-the-ask-suicide-screening-questions-tool/
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:20250618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20250404T190634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T190848Z
UID:10000924-1750237200-1750246200@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Question\, Persuade\, Refer (QPR)
DESCRIPTION:Would you give yourself 90 minutes to learn to save a life? Learn the 3-step method during one introductory suicide prevention awareness virtual QPR Gatekeeper 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. \nWe invite you to register in advance for QPR Gatekeeper suicide prevention awareness training on Zoom if you have not completed suicide prevention training in the past two years. This is an interactive training. Please register at least one day prior to the training date.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/question-persuade-refer-qpr-3/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20250616T133221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T133221Z
UID:10000949-1749801600-1749834000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:CAMS-4TEENS Live Online Training
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/cams-4teens-live-online-training/
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:20250610T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20250527T203048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T203048Z
UID:10000945-1749556800-1749560400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention in the Healthcare Setting:   Identifying and Managing at Risk Patients Using the  Ask Suicide-Screening Questions Tool
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, Dr. Horowitz\, Ph.D.\, MPH will discuss how screening and assessment fit into a 3-tiered clinical pathway that can be adapted to meet the needs of individual health care practices and systems. \nDr. Horowitz will also discuss effective suicide prevention practices and resources that provide guidance and support for healthcare providers. \n1 FREE CEU approved for the following professions: \nLicensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors \nAllied Mental Health Professionals \nPsychoanalysts \nPsychologists \nSocial Work
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/suicide-prevention-in-the-healthcare-setting-identifying-and-managing-at-risk-patients-using-the-ask-suicide-screening-questions-tool-2/
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:20250530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T103000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20250527T203203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T203203Z
UID:10000944-1748595600-1748601000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:An Overview of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
DESCRIPTION:The C-SSRS is a tool that helps identify individuals at risk for suicide. It assesses the severity of that risk\, and determines the appropriate level of support needed. \nThis free training led by Adam Lesser\, MSW\, LCSW\, will teach you how to use the C-SSRS to: \nIdentify if someone is thinking about suicide \nAssess the severity of their risk \nDetermine the right level of support \nThis is a training for anyone interested in implementing the use of the \nC-SSRS tool.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/an-overview-of-the-columbia-suicide-severity-rating-scale-c-ssrs/
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:20250527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20250527T203233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T203233Z
UID:10000943-1748347200-1748350800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Zero Suicide: An Overview of the Essential Elements Necessary in a Clinical Suicide Care Pathway
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will conduct a high-level overview of the Zero Suicide Framework and explore how this framework can be used to guide implementation of new and refined suicide care pathways. We will discuss the Essentials Elements associated with best practices in preventing suicide in ambulatory settings\, with specific attention given to differences between adult and pediatric populations. We will explore available tools and resources related to Zero Suicide and Essential Elements of Care that can be used when building out or adapting suicide care pathways in primary care settings.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/intro-to-zero-suicide-an-overview-of-the-essential-elements-necessary-in-a-clinical-suicide-care-pathway/
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:20250509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20250404T190004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T191214Z
UID:10000923-1746788400-1746793800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Question\, Persuade\, Refer (QPR)
DESCRIPTION:Would you give yourself 90 minutes to learn to save a life? Learn the 3-step method during one introductory suicide prevention awareness virtual QPR Gatekeeper 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. \nWe invite you to register in advance for QPR Gatekeeper suicide prevention awareness training on Zoom if you have not completed a suicide prevention training in the past two years. This is an interactive training. Please register at least one day prior to the training date. \n 
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/question-persuade-refer-qpr-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/QPR-Training-Flyer-4.22-6-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T153000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20250404T185839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T185839Z
UID:10000922-1745330400-1745335800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Question\, Persuade\, Refer (QPR)
DESCRIPTION:Would you give yourself 90 minutes to learn to save a life? Learn the 3-step method during one introductory suicide prevention awareness virtual QPR Gatekeeper 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. \nWe invite you to register in advance for QPR Gatekeeper suicide prevention awareness training on Zoom if you have not completed a suicide prevention training in the past two years. This is an interactive training. Click the Zoom registration link below that matched the date you are able to attend. Please register at least one day prior to the training date.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/question-persuade-refer-qpr/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20241220T151354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T151609Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T090000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20240829T170020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T173714Z
UID:10000045-1734595200-1734598800@facingsuicidevt.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20241120T034650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T034650Z
UID:10000070-1733486400-1733491800@facingsuicidevt.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CAS-Webinar-12-6-24.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Cooperative for Practice Improvement and Innovation":MAILTO:info@vtcpi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T100000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20240829T170618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T170618Z
UID:10000048-1733389200-1733392800@facingsuicidevt.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Zero-Suicide.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T093000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20240829T165822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T165822Z
UID:10000044-1732176000-1732181400@facingsuicidevt.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CSSRS.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20241016T211727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T211813Z
UID:10000065-1731492000-1731499200@facingsuicidevt.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Umatter-logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T100000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20240829T170411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T172817Z
UID:10000047-1730970000-1730973600@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: November
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-3/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Zero-Suicide.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20240923T210558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T210558Z
UID:10000055-1730881800-1730894400@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
DESCRIPTION:CALM Clinical Workshops are designed to introduce those providing counseling services\nto the rationale of means safety and teach them how to plan for\, initiate and carry out\neffective conversations with clients and their families about reducing access to lethal\nmeans – especially firearms and medications – in times of suicide risk. \nWho Should Attend? \nAll Clinicians\, Case Managers and others providing clinical level of care to individuals at risk of suicide. \nObjectives: \n• Learn why means matter in preventing suicide.\n• Learn clinical skills to provide counseling on access to lethal means\n• Practice clinical skills through role play exercises
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/counseling-on-access-to-lethal-means-calm/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CALMcorrect.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20241007T180215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T180215Z
UID:10000060-1730280600-1730286000@facingsuicidevt.com
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. \nRegister in advance for this training by clicking one Zoom registration link below at least one day prior to the training date:\nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Wednesday\, Oct 30\, 2024 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://nkhs-net.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscOqoqDwoG9yslLHbBF4gLh5OnHvTGEql
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/qpr-2/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190250
CREATED:20240828T180832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T180832Z
UID:10000023-1729846800-1729872000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Silver Lining and Vermont Care Partners invite you to sign up for a virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course in the Fall of 2024. These trainings are open to Vermonters and those that serve and support Vermonters. There are 30 spots in each class\, which are generously grant-funded by Vermont Care Partners. Please follow the link below to register for the course or indicate your interest in learning about future classes. For questions\, email MHFA@sunshinesilverlining.com
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MHFA_Logo_Horizontal-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Silver Lining":MAILTO:sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190251
CREATED:20240829T171437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T171437Z
UID:10000038-1729598400-1729603800@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® for Schools – Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Umatter® 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. \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● Ability to train other members of school community in suicide prevention \n● Gain capacity to break stigma culture related to mental health\, suicide\, and asking for help
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-for-schools-fall-2024/2024-10-22/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UMatter-for-Schools-logo.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190251
CREATED:20240828T175410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T175410Z
UID:10000022-1729242000-1729263600@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Silver Lining and Vermont Care Partners invite you to sign up for a virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course in the Fall of 2024. These trainings are open to Vermonters and those that serve and support Vermonters. There are 30 spots in each class\, which are generously grant-funded by Vermont Care Partners. Please follow the link below to register for the course or indicate your interest in learning about future classes. For questions\, email MHFA@sunshinesilverlining.com
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/MHFA_Logo_Horizontal.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Silver Lining":MAILTO:sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190251
CREATED:20240923T205615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T205711Z
UID:10000054-1729166400-1729170000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Suicide Awareness for the Agricultural Community
DESCRIPTION:Despite farmers’ foundational role in the food system\, agriculture consistently ranks among occupations with very high suicide rates. Farming can be isolating\, physically and mentally demanding\, and full of potentially devastating uncertainty. Farms are often in rural areas where healthcare access is limited and mental health support nearly nonexistent. It is vital that farmers\, community members\, mental health professionals\, and others know the factors that lead to suicide risk and poor mental health outcomes among farmers\, the resources that exist to address this problem\, and what individuals can do to support farmer safety and well-being. \nDuring this webinar\, Farm First will share significant causes of stress and anxiety in the agricultural community\, signs that a person is in trouble\, and how to support someone who may be at risk of suicide. We will focus on why this population is especially vulnerable and offer some statistics and examples. \nWho Should Attend? \nAll Professionals and individuals interested in learning more about how to support the Farming community. \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify protective factors\, risk factors\, and warning signs of suicide in the agricultural community\nUnderstand unique challenges and vulnerabilities among the farming population\nList available resources and have access to printed material\nDescribe an effective strategy to talk with someone who is at risk of suicide\nKnow where to find more information and support\n\nRegister today.
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/suicide-awareness-for-the-agricultural-community/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FINAL-Farm-First-Webinar-Fall-2024-LinkedIn-Post.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T093000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190251
CREATED:20240829T165421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T165629Z
UID:10000041-1729152000-1729157400@facingsuicidevt.com
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/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CSSRS.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260824T190251
CREATED:20240829T171437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T171437Z
UID:10000037-1728993600-1728999000@facingsuicidevt.com
SUMMARY:Umatter® for Schools – Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Umatter® 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. \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● Ability to train other members of school community in suicide prevention \n● Gain capacity to break stigma culture related to mental health\, suicide\, and asking for help
URL:https://facingsuicidevt.com/event/umatter-for-schools-fall-2024/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Online/Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://facingsuicidevt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UMatter-for-Schools-logo.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Health and Learning":MAILTO:info@healthandlearning.org
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