MAKING THE COMMUNITY SUICIDE SAFER

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 The Columbia Lighthouse Project offers numerous free training options in more than 20 languages. The shortest training takes about 20 minutes, and almost all of them can be completed within an hour. Trainings are not setting specific. Choose the method that works best for you. 

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means can help you feel prepared to talk with people about means safety. Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This course is about how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. It covers who needs lethal means counseling and how to work with people at risk for suicide—and their families—to reduce access.

 Effectively preventing suicide requires an understanding of who is attempting and dying by suicide, where the problem is most severe, and under what circumstances attempts and suicide deaths occur. But how do you find the data you need to answer these questions and others? Locating and Understanding Data for Suicide Prevention presents a variety of data sources that are useful for finding information about suicide deaths, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation. This 2 hour course also explains key concepts that will help you better understand the data you find. 

ACES - INFORMED ROOTS OF VULNERABILITY - Veteran Advers Childhood Experiences

10:00 - 11:00

VIRTUAL

Knowing there may be a lot of information a veteran is not sharing, this insightful topic helps you to understand the moral dilemas veterans face, and knowing where issues began.

CRISIS RESPONSE PLANNING (CRP)

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

MILITARY CULTURAL COMPETANCY

MVPN

12:00 - 2:00

VIRTUAL

Hosted by the Military Veteran Peer Network, Military Cultural Competency is for everyone in the local community who is interested in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to effectively engage with Service Members, Veterans and their families. By understanding military culture, we can build trust and create supportive environments. 

Training through Metrocare Services MVPN

MANAGING THE MOMENT: Crisis Response in Working with Veterans

10:00 - 11:00

VIRTUAL

Offered by the Texas Veterans Commission, this informative seminar with give participants information on the different aspects of responding to a veteran in crisis. Learn how to descalate a growing potentially dangerous situation. 

CRISIS RESPONSE PLANNING (CRP)

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

HEALING AFTER SUICIDE LOSS: POSTVENTION FOR PROVIDERS

11:00- 12:00

VIRTUAL 

 Suicide postvention, the organized response that occurs after a suicide loss, is an essential element of a comprehensive suicide prevention approach. By providing immediate and ongoing support to those impacted by a suicide loss, suicide postvention policies and practices serve an important function in reducing risk and promoting healing after suicide. Despite its importance, many providers report a lack of suicide postvention education and awareness. This presentation will describe the widespread impact of suicide loss, including the impact of suicide loss on providers. Recommendations and resources to assist providers in developing and/or enhancing suicide postvention practices will be offered. 

Learning Objectives

• Describe why suicide posstvention processes are critical to a comprehensive suicide prevention approacy
• Discuss the impact of suicide loss on providers
• List suicide postvention resources

CRISIS RESPONSE PLANNING (CRP)

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

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID - YOUTH VERSION

9:00 - 5:00 

IN PERSON

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches adults how to recognize unique signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges in youth ages 12-18. YMHFA gives you the tools you need to start the conversation and provide initial support to a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis.

This course is ideal for parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and anyone who works or interacts with young people.

Delivery: In-Person at 7304 Alma Dr, Plano Texas in the Guadalupe Training Room.

You will learn:

• Common mental health concerns among adults.
• How to reduce stigma.
• How to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
• The difference between typical adolescent development and a mental health challenge.
• A 5-step action plan to help an adult who may be facing a mental health challenge or crisis. Including how to connect them to appropriate help when needed
• The importance of self-care for the Mental Health First Aider

This is an all-day class presented in person from 9 am until 5 pm with a lunch break that is typically 30 minutes. You may choose to leave for this break, or you can bring lunch.

There are a couple of brief online surveys to complete before class. You will be emailed instructions on how to complete these steps about 2 weeks before the class date.

LIFEPATH SYSTEMS

Guadalupe Training Room

7304 Alma Dr

Plano TX

 **Collin County, TX residents (or those working in the county) and those in the surrounding area will be given preference. If you are from outside this area you can find classes near you here: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ 

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID - YOUTH VERSION

9:00 - 5:00 

IN PERSON

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches adults how to recognize unique signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges in youth ages 12-18. YMHFA gives you the tools you need to start the conversation and provide initial support to a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis.

This course is ideal for parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and anyone who works or interacts with young people.

Delivery: In-Person at 1515 Heritage Dr, McKinney  Texas in the Trinity Training Room.

You will learn:

• Common mental health concerns among adults.
• How to reduce stigma.
• How to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
• The difference between typical adolescent development and a mental health challenge.
• A 5-step action plan to help an adult who may be facing a mental health challenge or crisis. Including how to connect them to appropriate help when needed
• The importance of self-care for the Mental Health First Aider

This is an all-day class presented in person from 9 am until 5 pm with a lunch break that is typically 30 minutes. You may choose to leave for this break, or you can bring lunch.

There are a couple of brief online surveys to complete before class. You will be emailed instructions on how to complete these steps about 2 weeks before the class date.

LIFEPATH SYSTEMS

1515 Heritage Dr

McKinney TX

 **Collin County, TX residents (or those working in the county) and those in the surrounding area will be given preference. If you are from outside this area you can find classes near you here: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/