MAKING THE COMMUNITY SUICIDE SAFER

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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

ADVANCED SUICIDE PREVENTION

10:00 - 11:00

VIRTUAL

Offered by the Texas Veterans Commission, this training in Suicide Prevention addresses Gatekeeper training as well as Lethal Means safety

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

TEXANS ASK "Did you serve?"

10:00 - 11:00

VIRTUAL

Offered by the Texas Veterans Commission, this offering accompanies other Miltary Cultural Competency training. Get up-to-date information on how you can better serve the veterans in your community.

CARE NAVIGATOR TRAINING

12:00 - 1:00

VIRTUAL

Strong Star Care Navigator Training empowers mental health care navigators and support staff to become vital guides within their organizations. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of trauma, PTSD, and the screening tools that help uncover who might need help the most. With this training, you’ll build the skills to identify individuals who could benefit from evidence-based PTSD treatments like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy, and Written Exposure Therapy (WET).

We encourage all mental health agency support staff to register, including case managers, administrative staff, and non-clinical support teams.

Training Components

• A live, virtual 1-hour training
• Access to PTSD assessment tools
• For Clinicians – 1 continuing education credit

MILITARY CULTURE

10:00 - 11:00 

VIRTUAL

This seminar concludes the content and conversation on Military Cultural Competency. Head into the New Year with relevant information to serve the veteran population of Texas.

LETHAL MEANS SAFETY (LMS) WORKSHOP

12:00 - 2:00

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.

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FACE THE FIGHT

 SEE YOU NEIGHBOR 

12:00 - 1:00

VIRTUAL 

Many people don't reach out, not because they don't care, but because they don't know how. This training will help individuals learn some common signs and symptoms of developing mental health and substance use challenges. It will also talk about some basic ways to help and support a person toward recovery and healing. 

This class is intended for people and organizations in the state of Texas. Must be 18 years or older. 

Training through North Texas Behavioral Health Authority

CRISIS RESPONSE PLANNING (CRP)

9:00 - 2:00

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

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