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SUMMARY:Webinar | Assessing and Preventing Suicide Risk
DESCRIPTION:Assessing and Preventing Suicide Risk: Implementing the Columbia Screener in Real-World Settings\nREGISTER HERE \nAs we approach Mental Health Awareness Month this May\, join us for an insightful webinar which will provide a comprehensive overview of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) as a vital tool for assessing suicide risk. Got Your 6 Network partners will then discuss their efforts in suicide prevention\, including their experiences with the Columbia Screener\, and offer insights into training initiatives. \nAttendees will understand the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)\, including the newly released mobile app\, and gain practical knowledge for responding to at-risk individuals. \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/webinar-assessing-and-preventing-suicide-risk-4-29-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Innovations in Veteran Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute Webinar\nREGISTER HERE \nDespite years of focused attention\, the rate of suicide among veterans has remained higher than that of nonveterans. A recent RAND report sponsored by Face the Fight highlights the emergence of novel approaches for preventing veteran suicide that leverage advances in technology\, including artificial intelligence and biometric monitoring\, to identify and intervene with veterans at risk. \nJoin this April webinar to hear experts discuss a range of new approaches that are currently or will soon be available. We will discuss the evidence supporting these new strategies as well as perspectives about how these new strategies may augment\, improve upon\, or compete with existing approaches for preventing veteran suicides. \nPresenter:  Ben Senator\, assistant policy researcher at RAND and a doctoral fellow at the RAND School of Public Policy. \nPanelists:  Dr. Katy Dondanville\, Psy.D.\, ABPP\, psychologist focused on improving mental health care accessibility and quality; Dr. Craig J. Bryan\, PsyD\, ABPP\, board-certified clinical psychologist in cognitive behavioral psychology\, and an internationally recognized expert on suicide prevention\, trauma\, and resilience; Gabriel Hassler\, associate statistician at RAND and professor of policy analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School; Dave Gowel\, is a U.S. Army veteran and CEO of RallyPoint. \nModerator: Rajeev Ramchand\, senior behavioral scientist and codirector of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute. \nCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/webinar-innovations-in-veteran-suicide-prevention-4-17-2025/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T160000
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SUMMARY:West Allis Hope Walk
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nWest Allis Hope Walk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComing together to boost mental and behavioral health within the community! The West Allis Hope Walk offers an uplifting path to connect with nature\, practice mindfulness\, and promote positive mental health habits.. \n \nThe main highlight of this event is the introduction of Mental Health Tip signs placed throughout seven of our city parks. These signs aim to raise awareness about mental health and provide hope to all who visit the parks. Additional highlights include vendor tables with mental/behavioral health resources and giveaways\, free Pete’s Popsicle\, free socks from Pair of Thieves featuring the words Never Alone and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number\, community canvas painting\, keychains\, stickers\, and more.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/west-allis-hope-walk-5-31-24/
LOCATION:Liberty Heights Park\, 1540 S. 62nd Street\, West Allis\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention,Support Programs
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SUMMARY:Military Spouse Resiliency Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nMilitary Spouse Resiliency Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a FREE workshop that aims to empower spouses by enhancing their resilience tonavigate life’s stressors and adapt to evolving military lifestyle demands. \n  \nNavigating the role of a military spouse or significant other demands a unique level of resilience that may be challenging for many to comprehend. This workshop aims to emphasize and address these challenges\, fostering a sense of connection\, and reassuring you that you are not alone in your experiences. \nThis workshop will start with introductions followed by splitting into 2 groups\, half meeting with Angel Anderson\, who is a military wife\, mental health counselor\, and mindset coach. The other half will meet with Valorie (a military spouse as well) and our rescues\, to show how equines have a unique ability to hold space and connect on a deeper level. At the end everyone will reconvene and have time to mingle.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/military-spouse-resiliency-workshop/
LOCATION:North Winds Rescue and Healing\, 2797 Lalor Road\, Oregon\, 53575\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention,Support Programs
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SUMMARY:Expanding Suicide Prevention Care to Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Community Roundtable\nYou are invited to join Madison VA leadership the first Wednesday of each month at noon to learn more about free emergency suicide care for Veterans and how it impacts your Veteran patients\, your staff and your facility. \n  \nWhat will be discussed: \n\nOverview of COMPACT Act legislation that authorizes free emergency suicide care to eligible Veterans.\nHow do Veterans benefit from this expanded eligibility?\nWhat do you and your staff need to know when a Veteran experiencing an acute suicidal crisis presents at your facility?\nIs there a documented claims process for community facilities that care for Veterans experiencing an emergent suicidal crisis?\nAre Veterans covered by VA for free emergency suicide care?\nHow is suicidal crisis-related care different than other emergency care?\n\n  \nDOWNLOAD PDF
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/expanding-suicide-prevention-care-to-veterans/2024-03-06/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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SUMMARY:Expanding Suicide Prevention Care to Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Community Roundtable\nYou are invited to join Madison VA leadership the first Wednesday of each month at noon to learn more about free emergency suicide care for Veterans and how it impacts your Veteran patients\, your staff and your facility. \n  \nWhat will be discussed: \n\nOverview of COMPACT Act legislation that authorizes free emergency suicide care to eligible Veterans.\nHow do Veterans benefit from this expanded eligibility?\nWhat do you and your staff need to know when a Veteran experiencing an acute suicidal crisis presents at your facility?\nIs there a documented claims process for community facilities that care for Veterans experiencing an emergent suicidal crisis?\nAre Veterans covered by VA for free emergency suicide care?\nHow is suicidal crisis-related care different than other emergency care?\n\n  \nDOWNLOAD PDF
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/expanding-suicide-prevention-care-to-veterans/2024-02-07/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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SUMMARY:Expanding Suicide Prevention Care to Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Community Roundtable\nYou are invited to join Madison VA leadership the first Wednesday of each month at noon to learn more about free emergency suicide care for Veterans and how it impacts your Veteran patients\, your staff and your facility. \n  \nWhat will be discussed: \n\nOverview of COMPACT Act legislation that authorizes free emergency suicide care to eligible Veterans.\nHow do Veterans benefit from this expanded eligibility?\nWhat do you and your staff need to know when a Veteran experiencing an acute suicidal crisis presents at your facility?\nIs there a documented claims process for community facilities that care for Veterans experiencing an emergent suicidal crisis?\nAre Veterans covered by VA for free emergency suicide care?\nHow is suicidal crisis-related care different than other emergency care?\n\n  \nDOWNLOAD PDF
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/expanding-suicide-prevention-care-to-veterans/2024-01-03/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T120000
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SUMMARY:Expanding Suicide Prevention Care to Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Community Roundtable\nYou are invited to join Madison VA leadership the first Wednesday of each month at noon to learn more about free emergency suicide care for Veterans and how it impacts your Veteran patients\, your staff and your facility. \n  \nWhat will be discussed: \n\nOverview of COMPACT Act legislation that authorizes free emergency suicide care to eligible Veterans.\nHow do Veterans benefit from this expanded eligibility?\nWhat do you and your staff need to know when a Veteran experiencing an acute suicidal crisis presents at your facility?\nIs there a documented claims process for community facilities that care for Veterans experiencing an emergent suicidal crisis?\nAre Veterans covered by VA for free emergency suicide care?\nHow is suicidal crisis-related care different than other emergency care?\n\n  \nDOWNLOAD PDF
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/expanding-suicide-prevention-care-to-veterans/2023-12-06/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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SUMMARY:September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Preventing suicide among Veterans is a critical priority for VA. In 2014\, an average of 20 Veterans died from suicide each day. Between 2001 and 2014\, the rate of suicide increased among both Veterans and civilians\, but the increase was larger among Veterans (32%) than among adult civilians (23%). In addition\, the increasing rate of suicides among women Veterans prompted Congress to pass the Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act\, which was signed into law on June 30\, 2016.\nSeptember Cyberseminars on Suicide Prevention \nWhile VA works to reach Veterans who need mental healthcare—more than 1.6 million Veterans received specialized mental healthcare in FY20154—VA’s Health Services Research & Development Service focuses research and implementation efforts on suicide prevention through Centers of Innovation with a particular focus on mental health and suicide prevention\, and individually-funded research studies. HSR&D’s work is supplemented by dissemination of findings via multiple channels and ongoing educational efforts.
URL:https://vetscan-wi.org/event/september-is-suicide-prevention-awareness-month/
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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