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
JUNE 3
JUNE 13
JUNE 3
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID | CALM
8:00 - 5:00
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.
CONTACT: Gregory Morton
Training through MVPN SAN ANTONIO
JUNE 6
JUNE 13
JUNE 3
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
JUNE 13
JUNE 13
JUNE 13
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID | CALM
8:00 - 5:00
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.
CONTACT: Gregory Morton
Training through MVPN SAN ANTONIO
JUNE 17
JUNE 26
JUNE 13
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
JUNE 26
JUNE 26
JUNE 26
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
JUNE 26
JUNE 26
JUNE 26
MILITARY CULTURAL COMPENTENCY TRAINING
9:00 - 12:00
LIVE 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 eight-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 .
Crossroads Area Veterans Center
2805 N Navarro Suite 501
Victoria TX 77901
MVPN Organizer: Oscar Pulido
JUNE 27
JUNE 27
JUNE 27
3rd Annual Suicide Prevention in the Black Community Summit
9:00 - 4:30
LIVE EVENT
Suicide among Black youth and young adults is a growing crisis that demands urgent attention. Join us for this solution-driven summit dedicated to youth-focused suicide prevention by equipping youth and young adults, parents and guardians, faith-based and community organizations, educators and community advocates, and mental health professionals with tools to prevent suicide and support Black youth and young adults.
This full-day event features inspiring keynote speakers, engaging discussions, workshops, and training on The Ohio Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF), a data-driven model designed to create sustainable suicide prevention strategies.
Quest Conference Center
9200 Worthington Rd. #400
Westerville OH 43082
$40
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PTSD AWARENESS MONTH
JULY 15
AUGUST 28
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 17
AUGUST 28
JULY 15
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
AUGUST 28
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 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 17
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