FREE Training: Suicide Awareness – NH Veterans Administration

Date & Location

When:

“THIS CLASS IS FULL”

Where:
Exeter, NH Police Department
20 Court Street #2
Exeter, NH 03833

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