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VIRTUAL TRAINING | 5 hours
First Aiders will complete a 2-hour, self-paced class, and then participate in a 4.5 to 5.5-hour, Instructor-led class using videoconferencing technology.
The virtual training is based on new curricula that has been in development for more than a year. It includes expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care.
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Mental Health First Aid USA is a alive training program - like regular First Aid or CPR - designed to give ordinary people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Mental Health First Aid teaches participants a five-step action plan, ALGEE, to support someone developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis:
REGISTER FOR FREE MHFA TRAINING: tanya.mac@metrocareservices.org
JANUARY 27 10:00 - 4:00
FEBRUARY 11 9:00 - 3:00
MARCH 16 9:00 - 3:00
APRIL 20 9:00 - 3:00
MAY 4 9:00 - 3:00
JUNE 7 9:00 - 3:00
This virtual training was presented at the monthly meeting of VIB (Veterans in Business) and contains veteran specific statistics and strategies for suicide prevention in the community.
RUN TIME | 40 minutes
Watch the webinar presented on April 2, 2020 in partnership with Cohen Military Family Clinic. During this unique time in history, we continue to work on dynamic ways to educate the community in suicide prevention. This video is approximately 40 minutes.
RUN TIME | 1.5 hours
This presentation was conducted as part of Freedom Day 2020 and hosted by Communities Foundation of North Texas for Business. Each year CFT4B has enlisted their member companies to join together and impact the community to volunteering and donating to local non-profits. This year, Stop One Suicide along with Military Veteran Peer Network, gave participants the opportunity to view clips from "The S Word" documentary, and begin the conversation on suicide awareness, leading to suicide prevention.
RUN TIME | 1 hour
Ask About Suicide to Save a Life is a workshop designed by Texas Suicide Prevention Council. The program provides participants with an overview of the basic epidemiology of suicide and suicidal behavior, including risk and protective factors. Participants are trained to respond to someone expressing direct suicidal communication by seeking emergency care. Participants are also trained to gather more information about a person's risk and take action consistent with that risk if they identify a person who is no acutely suicidal.
RUN TIME | 2 hours
A foundational course designed to provide an overview of cross-cultural awareness to better support veterans and military families.
PRESENTED: September 1 2020
VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH VIRTUAL CE SERIES
In partnership with MVPN and Garland Behavioral Hospital
RUN TIME | 1.5 hours
A course for individuals seeking to learn more on the impact of war and trauma in service men and women.
PRESENTED: September 15 2020
VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH VIRTUAL CE SERIES
In partnership with MVPN and Garland Behavioral Hospital
WORKING TO EQUIP THE COMMUNITY IN SUICIDE PREVENTION
Currently, on site and face-to-face trainings have been suspended at the Dallas Veterans Resource Center. We're utilizing technology (ZOOM and Facebook Live) to continue educating in suicide prevention.
Veterans Resource Center | 4900 S Lancaster Rd | Dallas TX 75216
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