MAKING THE COMMUNITY SUICIDE SAFER
BI-MONTHLY MEETINGS
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
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PTSD AWARENESS MONTH
JULY 1
JULY 1
JULY 1
MILITARY CULTURAL COMPETENCE
9:30 - 11:00
IN PERSON EVENT
Military Cultural Competency is an entry-level course that will enable you to become more aware of the Military and Veteran community as well enable you to become a state-sponsored peer mentor with the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN). This 2-hour training is designed to provide volunteers with frontline intervention tools to address the immediate basic needs of individual service members, veterans, and their families .
3 CEUs are available for completing the course
Community Connections of Central Texas
(Basement Classroom)
901 Ave B
Brownwood, TX 76801
Contact MVPN Brownwood David Harte
david.harte@cflr.us to register
325-998-5165
JULY 3
JULY 1
JULY 1
CALM: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
10:30-11:30
IN PERSON EVENT
This training focuses on how to reduce access to the methods people use to complete suicide.
It covers how to:
(1) identify people who could benefit from lethal counseling,
(2) ask about their access to lethal methods, and
(3) work with them -and their families- to reduce access.
Veterans One Stop Center
10737 Gateway Blvd #350
El Paso, TX 79924
Contact MVPN El Paso
Shelia at syanthony@ehnelspaso.org
915-319-3811
for more information
JULY 7
JULY 1
JULY 7
MILITARY CULTURAL COMPETENCE
1:30 - 3:30
IN PERSON EVENT
Military Cultural Competency is an entry-level course that will enable you to become more aware of the Military and Veteran community as well enable you to become a state-sponsored peer mentor with the Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN). This 2-hour training is designed to provide volunteers with frontline intervention tools to address the immediate basic needs of individual service members, veterans, and their families .
Camino Real Community Services
19665 FM 3175 N
Lytle, TX 78052
Contact MVPN Jim Shaale
jamess@caminorealcs.org to register
830-742-2038
JULY 7
JULY 7
JULY 7
CALM: Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
10:30-12:30
IN PERSON EVENT
This training focuses on how to reduce access to the methods people use to complete suicide.
It covers how to:
(1) identify people who could benefit from lethal counseling,
(2) ask about their access to lethal methods, and
(3) work with them -and their families- to reduce access.
Community Connections Library
501 Pine Tree Rd
Longview, TX
Contact MVPN Longview
East Texas Veterans Resource Center
Ken Hanson
903-932-6103
kenneth.hansen@communityhealthcore.com
to register
JULY 8
JULY 7
JULY 8
MCC, CALM & AS+K TRAINING
8:00 - 5:00
We will cover Military Cultural Competency as well as two gatekeeper suicide prevention trainings, Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) and AS+K. This training will provide a foundation to allow you to confidently identify a veteran struggling with suicidal ideation and how to assist in find a solution. This will be an all day event and pizza will be served for lunch.
Rusk Lions Club
532 West 6th St
Rusk TX 75785
Contact MVPN Bradely Erickson for more information
903-721-2078
JULY 8
JULY 7
JULY 8
- MILITARY CULTURAL COMPETENCE
9:00 - 12:00
IN PERSON EVENT
It is our purpose and passion to find those wanting to help Service Members, Veterans, and their Family Members; to provide them with the means to be more effective in serving the Service Members, Veterans and their Families (SMVF).
The topics covered are:
Fundamentals of Peer Support
Interpersonal Skills
Assessment Skills
Depression and Suicide
Anxiety and Stress
Addictive Behaviors
Modes of Peer Support
The intent of this basic training is to orient peer volunteers with the very basic fundamentals of peer support and peer volunteer expectations. This training also establishes a basic understanding of military service and the many challenges that Service Members, Veterans, and their Families are faced with.
Community Connections
Conf Room A
501 Pine Tree Rd
Longview, TX 75604
Contact MVPN Longview
East Texas Veterans Resource Center
Ken Hanson
903-932-6103
kenneth.hansen@communityhealthcore.com
to register
JULY 15
JULY 15
JULY 15
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
JULY 15
JULY 15
JULY 15
MILITARY CULTURAL COMPETENCE
9:00 - 11:00
IN PERSON EVENT
Join this 2 hour training to learn about MCC and why Veterans are the way they are! Come learn how to help support Veterans, learn a little about the military and what it means to be a Veteran, and learn about resources that you can share to help Veterans. A very informative and participatory class! Leave with your very own certificate of completion!
Veterans One Stop, Waco
2010 LaSalle Ave
Ste A
Waco, TX 76706
Contact MVPN Waco
Meagan Noranbrock
254-640-9817
to register
JULY 17
JULY 15
AUGUST 28
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID | CALM
8:30 - 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.
Training through Veteran Spouse Network
AUGUST 28
SEPTEMBER 15
AUGUST 28
LETHAL MEANS SAFETY (LMS) WORKSHOP
10:00 - 12:00
VIRTUAL
Firearms are the most used means in veteran suicide. Lethal means safety, an evidence-based intervention, focuses on how to improve the voluntary secure storage of firearms and other lethal means to help reduce suicidal behavior. Increasing the time and space between when suicidal thoughts occur and accessing lethal means has the potential to be lifesaving.
This workshop is offered at no cost and is designed for peers, friends, family, and clinical providers of veterans to enhance their knowledge about engaging in lethal means safety conversations. This course provides practical tools and tips for facilitating discussions that promote the voluntary secure storage of firearms.
SPONSOR
FACE THE FIGHT
SEPTEMBER 15
SEPTEMBER 15
SEPTEMBER 15
LETHAL MEANS SAFETY (LMS) WORKSHOP
10:00 - 12:00
VIRTUAL
Firearms are the most used means in veteran suicide. Lethal means safety, an evidence-based intervention, focuses on how to improve the voluntary secure storage of firearms and other lethal means to help reduce suicidal behavior. Increasing the time and space between when suicidal thoughts occur and accessing lethal means has the potential to be lifesaving.
This workshop is offered at no cost and is designed for peers, friends, family, and clinical providers of veterans to enhance their knowledge about engaging in lethal means safety conversations. This course provides practical tools and tips for facilitating discussions that promote the voluntary secure storage of firearms.
SPONSOR
FACE THE FIGHT
SEPTEMBER 17
SEPTEMBER 15
SEPTEMBER 15
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