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

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