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MAKING THE COMMUNITY SUICIDE SAFER

BI-MONTHLY MEETINGS

Rotary eClub suicide prevention and brain health

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 

ZOOM LINK opens 6:50 night of meeting

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



REGISTER HERE

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

berickson@access-center.org

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

REGISTER HERE

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

meagan.noranbrock@hotbhn.org

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


REGISTER HERE

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

REGISTER HERE

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

REGISTER HERE

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

REGISTER HERE

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