FREE Training: Suicide Awareness – Veterans Administration
Date & Location
When:
June 16, 2023
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where:
New England HIDTA
13 Branch Street, Suite 209
Methuen, MA 01844
CLASS COST: FREE
This 4-Hour presentation by the Manchester, NH Veterans Administration provides information and education about specific issues related to combat veterans, suicide prevention, and services/resources. The training is specifically geared towards first responders and provides an opportunity to connect with first responders who are also veterans themselves. Videos, discussions, and real-life scenarios will be included as learning tools.
Program Curriculum
- Introduction, Now, After Video with discussion, adjustment considerations for returning combat veterans.
- PTSD criteria and discussion
- De-escalation and practical tips, real life scenarios
- Stigma & suicide prevention with veteran population
- Stigma & suicide prevention for first responder population
- VA program and resources
- Non- VA programs and resources
- Questions and Answers
Presented by the Manchester VA – Amy Frechette, VA Suicide Prevention Coordinator
REGISTER TODAY!