Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: Suicide Safe Pathways to Care

Online Event

What is involved in the implementation of a Zero Suicide approach and what resources exist to support this work.Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: Suicide Safe Pathways to CareSeptember 5, 2024 from 9:00 am – 10:00 amThere is no cost to attend.Offered by VT Suicide Prevention Center under funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health.Zero Suicide is a set of evidence-based principles and practices for preventing suicide within health and mental health systems. The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under care are preventable. Zero Suicide requires a system-wide approach to improve outcomes and

Helping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales

Online Event

Reducing Suicide, Reducing Workloads, and Reducing Liability Helping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales (CSSRS): Reducing Suicide, Reducing Workloads, and Reducing Liability The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs. Users of the tool ask people: • Whether and when they have thought about suicide (ideation) • What

Vermont Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting

Waterbury State Complex Ash Room 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671, Waterbury, VT, US

In-Person MeetingVermont Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting:The September Coalition meeting will be held in-person onThursday, September 19, 2024, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.In-Person Location:The Sally Fox Room, Waterbury State Office Complex, 280 State Dr, Waterbury Village Historic District, VT 05676We look forward to seeing you in Waterbury for the September Coalition Meeting with a focus on suicide prevention activities and updates happening at the state level. Please join us at 9:00 am for some time to network and enjoy in-person time with colleagues.Registrants will receive more detailed information prior to the meeting. Please reach out to Zan Lewis at zan@healthandlearning.org

The Safety Planning Intervention: A Skill Building Training

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The Safety Planning Intervention: A Skill Building Training October 2, 2024 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am There is no cost to attend this training. Note: During CHL-sponsored trainings, participants are not permitted to use AI tools for note-taking or recording sessions. If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact info@healthandlearning.org. About this training: This training will focus specifically on helping attendees build understanding and confidence in the use of the Safety Planning Intervention (SPI), also known as the Stanley and Brown safety plan. Prior to the training, supporting evidence for SPI and the SPI form will be provided for

Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: October

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What is involved in the implementation of a Zero Suicide approach and what resources exist to support this work.Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: Suicide Safe Pathways to CareOctober 3, 2024 from 9:00 am – 10:00 amThere is no cost to attend.Offered by VT Suicide Prevention Center under funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health.Note: During CHL-sponsored trainings, participants are not permitted to use AI tools for note-taking or recording sessions. If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact info@healthandlearning.org.Zero Suicide is a set of evidence-based principles and practices for preventing suicide within health and mental health

Helping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales: Oct.

Online Event

Reducing Suicide, Reducing Workloads, and Reducing LiabilityHelping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales (CSSRS):Reducing Suicide, Reducing Workloads, and Reducing LiabilityThe Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs. Users of the tool ask people:• Whether and when they have thought about suicide (ideation)• What actions they have taken —

Suicide Awareness for the Agricultural Community

Virtual VT, VT, US

Despite farmers’ foundational role in the food system, agriculture consistently ranks among occupations with very high suicide rates. Farming can be isolating, physically and mentally demanding, and full of potentially devastating uncertainty. Farms are often in rural areas where healthcare access is limited and mental health support nearly nonexistent. It is vital that farmers, community members, mental health professionals, and others know the factors that lead to suicide risk and poor mental health outcomes among farmers, the resources that exist to address this problem, and what individuals can do to support farmer safety and well-being. During this webinar, Farm First

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)

Virtual Online, NA, 00000, NA, US

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) November 6, 2024 from 8:30am – 12:00 pm There is no cost to attend this training. REGISTER TODAY About this training: CALM Clinical Workshops are designed to introduce those providing counseling services to the rationale of means safety and teach them how to plan for, initiate and carry out effective conversations with clients and their families about reducing access to lethal means – especially firearms and medications – in times of suicide risk. Objectives: • Learn why means matter in preventing suicide. • Learn clinical skills to provide counseling on access to lethal

Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: November

Online Event

What is involved in the implementation of a Zero Suicide approach and what resources exist to support this work.Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: Suicide Safe Pathways to CareNovember 7, 2024 from 9:00 am – 10:00 amThere is no cost to attend.Offered by VT Suicide Prevention Center under funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health.Note: During CHL-sponsored trainings, participants are not permitted to use AI tools for note-taking or recording sessions. If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact info@healthandlearning.org.Zero Suicide is a set of evidence-based principles and practices for preventing suicide within health and mental health

Helping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales: Nov.

Online Event

Reducing Suicide, Reducing Workloads, and Reducing LiabilityHelping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales (CSSRS):Reducing Suicide, Reducing Workloads, and Reducing LiabilityThe Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk assessment through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask. The answers help users identify whether someone is at risk for suicide, assess the severity and immediacy of that risk, and gauge the level of support that the person needs. Users of the tool ask people:• Whether and when they have thought about suicide (ideation)• What actions they have taken —

The Safety Planning Intervention: A Skill Building Training

Virtual Online, NA, 00000, NA, US

The Safety Planning Intervention: A Skill Building Training December 4, 2024 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am There is no cost to attend this training. REGISTER TODAY This training will focus specifically on helping attendees build understanding and confidence in the use of the Safety Planning Intervention (SPI), also known as the Stanley and Brown safety plan. Prior to the training, supporting evidence for SPI and the SPI form will be provided for review. Key aspects of administration such as client centered collaboration will be reviewed. Attendees will be instructed on the components of process and items on the SPI form.

Vermont Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting

Online Event

Virtual MeetingVermont Suicide Prevention Coalition Meeting:The December Coalition meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. There wll be time allotted from 8:30-9:00 am to network and chat.Agenda Description:Join us on the 5th for our last Coalition Meeting of 2024! We will spend the first part of themeeting getting updates from state departments, including the statewide Suicide Data Brief, and suicide prevention grant updates from the CDC Comprehensive Suicide Prevention and SAMHSA Garrett-Lee Smith grants. We will also share ongoing Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan updates. After the break, we will welcome a