MAKING THE COMMUNITY SUICIDE SAFER

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Suicide Prevention & Brain Health eClub

2nd and 4th Mondays

VIRTUAL

Our Purpose or C·A·U·S·E:

Collaboration, Advocacy & Awareness, Understanding, Support, Education, Encouragement & the Elimination of stigma surrounding suicide prevention, post-vention, brain/mental health & wellness.

Monthly Rotary meetings include a host of subject matter experts in suicidology and brain health matters. Consider becoming a member or you are welcome to attend as a guest. 

For more information: Shirley Weddle at swbrainhealth@gmail.com  972-890-7227 

MILITARY CULTURAL COMPETENCY

11:00 - 1:00

IN PERSON | HYBRID

 Military cultural competency involves understanding and respecting the values, beliefs, and behaviors of military personnel, veterans, and their families, enabling effective communication and support in various settings also touching on suicide prevention. Facilitated by MVPN. 

Cohen Military & Family Clinic

16160 Midway Rd

Addison TX 75001

 AS+K? Ask About Suicide to Save a Life

11:00 - 1:00

IN PERSON 

AS+K? About Suicide To Save A Life (Basic) provides participants with an overview of the basic epidemiology of suicide and suicidal behavior, including risk and protective factors. 

In this course, participants are trained to recognize warning signs—behaviors and characteristics that might indicate elevated risk for suicidal behavior—and the initial intervention steps  to support a person they think might be at risk for suicide. 

Please note this course is designed for public health information purposes only and is not designed to assess, screen, diagnose or treat any mental or physical health condition.

Cohen Military & Family Clinic

16160 Midway Rd

Addison TX 75001

Crisis Response Plan (CPR)

9:30 - 3:00

VIRTUAL

Crisis Response Planning is a strategy designed to assist an individual who might be at risk for suicide by offering alternative self-selected actions and activities they can use in times of crisis. Peers, friends, family and clinical providers can support the planning process and provide solid options which they can utilize during different phases of a suicidal crisis.

This workshop is designed to enhance individuals’ knowledge about crisis response planning (CRP) for managing acute suicide risk, and to increase their ability to administer this intervention confidently and competently with at-risk individuals.

Training Components

• A live, virtual 5-hour CRP workshop
• Access to our online portal, with resources for CRP implementation
• For Clinicians – 4.5 continuing education credits

SPONSOR

FACE THE FIGHT

CALM: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means

11:00 - 1:00

IN PERSON | HYBRID

Curicuulum has been modified by the Texas Suicide Prevention Council to provide information on access to lethal means to include a more "conversational" method for members of the community at large. 

Military Veteran Peer Network  provides instruction for both clinical and non-clinical participants. 

Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This course focuses on how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. It covers how to: (1) identify people who could benefit from lethal means counseling, (2) ask about their access to lethal methods, and (3) work with them—and their families—to reduce access. 

Cohen Military & Family Clinic

16160 Midway Rd

Addison TX 75001

MILITARY CULTURAL COMPETENCY

11:00 - 1:00

IN PERSON | HYBRID

 Military cultural competency involves understanding and respecting the values, beliefs, and behaviors of military personnel, veterans, and their families, enabling effective communication and support in various settings also touching on suicide prevention. Facilitated by MVPN. 

Cohen Military & Family Clinic

16160 Midway Rd

Addison TX 75001

 AS+K? Ask About Suicide to Save a Life

11:00 - 1:00

IN PERSON 

AS+K? About Suicide To Save A Life (Basic) provides participants with an overview of the basic epidemiology of suicide and suicidal behavior, including risk and protective factors. 

In this course, participants are trained to recognize warning signs—behaviors and characteristics that might indicate elevated risk for suicidal behavior—and the initial intervention steps  to support a person they think might be at risk for suicide. 

Please note this course is designed for public health information purposes only and is not designed to assess, screen, diagnose or treat any mental or physical health condition.

Cohen Military & Family Clinic

16160 Midway Rd

Addison TX 75001

Crisis Response Plan (CPR)

10:00 - 3:00

VIRTUAL

Crisis Response Planning is a strategy designed to assist an individual who might be at risk for suicide by offering alternative self-selected actions and activities they can use in times of crisis. Peers, friends, family and clinical providers can support the planning process and provide solid options which they can utilize during different phases of a suicidal crisis.

This workshop is designed to enhance individuals’ knowledge about crisis response planning (CRP) for managing acute suicide risk, and to increase their ability to administer this intervention confidently and competently with at-risk individuals.

Training Components

• A live, virtual 5-hour CRP workshop
• Access to our online portal, with resources for CRP implementation
• For Clinicians – 4.5 continuing education credits

SPONSOR

FACE THE FIGHT

CALM: Conversations on Access to Lethal Means

11:00 - 1:00

IN PERSON | HYBRID

Curicuulum has been modified by the Texas Suicide Prevention Council to provide information on access to lethal means to include a more "conversational" method for members of the community at large. 

Military Veteran Peer Network  provides instruction for both clinical and non-clinical participants. 

Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This course focuses on how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. It covers how to: (1) identify people who could benefit from lethal means counseling, (2) ask about their access to lethal methods, and (3) work with them—and their families—to reduce access. 

Cohen Military & Family Clinic

16160 Midway Rd

Addison TX 75001

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

9:00 - 4:00

VIRTUAL PRE-WORK | 5-hour ONLINE INSTRUCTOR 

You will be sent an email to confirm your attendance and complete the mandatory pre-classwork .This work must be done at a 

MINIUM 1 week PRIOR TO CLASS. 

This transformative event is aimed at supporting the mental well-being of military veterans and their loved ones. Specifically designed to give the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experienceing a mental health crisis.

This class is intended for all people and organizations that make up the fabric of a community. A $25 deposit will hold your place and be refunded once you have completed the class.

Training through MVPN & Cohen Clinic at Metrocare