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You Can’t Fix Your Mental Health with Duct Tape: MH Resources for Men

Online Event

Man Therapy, a free, web-based MH resource for men & the resources available to VT communities to promote this valuable source of support.Pre-Symposium Webinar - Open To All Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.You Can't Fix Your Mental Health with Duct Tape: Mental Health Resources for MenWorking-aged men are the population least likely […]

Understanding Neuroinclusivity: A Missing Piece of MH Conversations

Online Event

Understanding neuroinclusivity is a missing piece of suicide prevention.Post-Symposium Webinar - Open To All Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.Understanding Neuroinclusivity: A Missing Piece of Mental Health ConversationsAt least 1 in 5 people thinks, learns and/or communicates differently than the so-called "typical" brain. Neurodivergent people experience higher rates of untreated health problems, substance […]

Widening the Lens on Suicide & Culture: Virtual Clinical Training

Virtual VT, VT, US

ABOUT THE TRAINING This training is supported by Facing Suicide VT, a statewide prevention initiative coordinated by the Vermont Departments of Health and Mental Health and the Center for Health and Learning through funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program. ABOUT THE TRAINER Tara Miller (she/her), MA, CPS, NCPS, […]

Free

Alternatives to Suicide Overview for LGBTQ Community

Virtual VT, VT, US

ABOUT THIS TRAINING "Alternatives to Suicide" is a harm reduction approach to suicide that was first articulated in Western Massachusetts in 2008 and has now spread throughout the globe.  This overview will provide attendees with the history and philosophy behind this trauma-informed model.  This approach has been developed by individuals with personal experience navigating thoughts […]

Free

9th Annual Mental Health Advocacy Day: Welcoming and Caring Communities – Belonging for All

Zoom

Save the Date for the 9th Annual Mental Health Advocacy Day with a theme Welcoming and Caring Communities - Belonging for All. Mental Health Advocacy Day is when the NAMI Vermont community, other organizations, and advocates join together at the State House to raise their voices in support of mental health, talk with legislators, discuss […]

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

Virtual VT, VT, US

Suicide Prevention Webinar Series Introduction to Zero Suicide in Vermont: Suicide Safe Pathways to Care March 14th from 9:00 am – 10:00 am You have your choice of one of the scheduled dates above. Each date contains the same content. There is no cost to attend. Offered by VT Suicide Prevention Center under funding from […]

The Power of Connection: Building Support for Suicide Prevention

Virtual VT, VT, US

Suicide is preventable. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the suicide rate for 2021 in the USA was 14 per 100,000 individuals. In Vermont, it is the second leading cause of death for people ages 18-35. The importance of professionals keeping up to date with research and practice cannot be overstated. Hosted by David […]

The Safety Planning Intervention: A Skill Building Training

Virtual VT, VT, US

The Safety Planning Intervention: A Skill Building Training February 28, 2024, April 24, 2024, OR June 5, 2024 from 9:00 am – 10:30 am There is no cost to attend this training. About this training: This training will focus specifically on helping attendees build understanding and confidence in the use of the Safety Planning Intervention […]