Center for Health and Learning

If you are passionate about suicide prevention and saving lives, then you don’t want to miss this upcoming training on "Helping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales" (CSSRS). Get equipped with the knowledge and tools you need to support those at risk and reduce the prevalence of suicide within our communities. Suicide prevention is a critical issue, and the Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, has proven to be an effective tool in the assessment and prevention of suicide. By asking simple, plain-language questions, the CSSRS helps identify individuals at risk for suicide, assesses the severity of that risk, and determines the appropriate level of support needed. Best of all, there is no cost to attend this webinar. Thanks to funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health, we are able to offer this training to you free of charge. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of suicide prevention and make a difference in your community! Space is limited, so make sure to secure your spot today. Register now at: https://ow.ly/8yio50TCJCV Together, let's work towards a world where every life is valued and protected. Join us for this training, and let's make a positive impact together! Feel free to share this post with anyone who may benefit from it. #SuicidePrevention #CSSRS #TrainingOpportunity #VTSPC #Vermont

The Center for Health and Learning hosted the 2024 Zero Suicide Skills Institute yesterday at Killington.  Our theme for the day was Creating Sustainability in your Suicide Prevention work using implementation science to solidify and ensure fidelity to practices, policies, and procedures over time.  We were joined by 10 Designated Mental Health Agencies and 2 Specialized Service Agencies from our Vermont Zero Suicide Project Community of Practice.  Partners from the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Health also joined us.  The day was spent learning from each other to help improve suicide prevention and awareness-building efforts here in Vermont in our mental health system of care and across our communities. CHL is so grateful for our partnership with this group, and we look forward to continuing this vital work in the coming year.

Today is World Mental Health Day! It was established by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) on October 10, 1992, to raise awareness in the global community about critical mental health agendas. This year, the WFMH chose the theme "It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace." Get your copy of Mental Health America's Mind the Workplace 2024 Report: Healthy Workplaces Lead with Trust and Support to explore how business leaders can integrate mental health into their workplace's infrastructure and culture with healthy employer practices. https://ow.ly/nga050TIO70 #WorldMentalHealthDay #mentalhealthawareness #centerforhealthandlearning #MHA

Our upcoming CALM Clinical Workshop on November 6, 2024, will offer anyone providing counseling services a better understanding of practical tools for reducing access to lethal means for those at risk of suicide. Equip yourself with the knowledge and resources to address lethal means safety by registering for our upcoming workshop TODAY at https://ow.ly/nnrR50TIi06 #lethalmeanssafety #suicideprevention #clinicaltraining #clinicians

If you are passionate about suicide prevention and saving lives, then you don’t want to miss this upcoming training on "Helping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales" (CSSRS). Get equipped with the knowledge and tools you need to support those at risk and reduce the prevalence of suicide within our communities. Suicide prevention is a critical issue, and the Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, has proven to be an effective tool in the assessment and prevention of suicide. By asking simple, plain-language questions, the CSSRS helps identify individuals at risk for suicide, assesses the severity of that risk, and determines the appropriate level of support needed. Best of all, there is no cost to attend this webinar. Thanks to funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health, we are able to offer this training to you free of charge. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of suicide prevention and make a difference in your community! Space is limited, so make sure to secure your spot today. Register now at: https://ow.ly/8yio50TCJCV Together, let's work towards a world where every life is valued and protected. Join us for this training, and let's make a positive impact together! Feel free to share this post with anyone who may benefit from it. #SuicidePrevention #CSSRS #TrainingOpportunity #VTSPC #Vermont

Did you know farming can be isolating, physically and mentally demanding, and full of potentially devastating uncertainty?  That's why, on October 17th, we're hosting a power hour webinar to address the mental health needs of farmers at no cost to you. https://ow.ly/l1yJ50TqSEJ Farm First, a nationally recognized program, will share valuable insights into the causes of stress and anxiety in the agricultural community, recognizing signs of distress, and providing support for those at risk of suicide. This webinar aims to equip farmers, community members, and mental health professionals with the knowledge and resources to support farmer safety and well-being. Secure your spot today: https://ow.ly/l1yJ50TqSEJ Together, let's work towards creating a safer and healthier environment for our farming community. #SuicidePreventionMonth #MentalHealthMatters #SupportFarmers #FarmFirst

Ready to make lasting change in your community or workplace? In our upcoming Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training training, you'll enrich your knowledge, increase your comfort, and sharpen your skills to spot those who may be at risk for suicide. But that's not all - you’ll get a chance to use behavioral practice techniques and do some myth-busting too. Equip yourself with the fundamental knowledge to cultivate a suicide prevention-aware community or workplace. Don't miss out on our upcoming training on Wednesday, October 9th at 10 AM https://ow.ly/CaJP50TAhUV #Umatter #SuicidePreventionAwareness #SkillsTraining #CommunityBuilding #CenterforHealthandLearning

If you are passionate about suicide prevention and saving lives, then you don’t want to miss this upcoming training on "Helping Save Lives Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scales" (CSSRS). Get equipped with the knowledge and tools you need to support those at risk and reduce the prevalence of suicide within our communities. Suicide prevention is a critical issue, and the Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, has proven to be an effective tool in the assessment and prevention of suicide. By asking simple, plain-language questions, the CSSRS helps identify individuals at risk for suicide, assesses the severity of that risk, and determines the appropriate level of support needed. Best of all, there is no cost to attend this webinar. Thanks to funding from the Vermont Department of Mental Health, we are able to offer this training to you free of charge. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of suicide prevention and make a difference in your community! Space is limited, so make sure to secure your spot today. Register now at: https://ow.ly/igmi50TCJEt Together, let's work towards a world where every life is valued and protected. Join us for this training, and let's make a positive impact together! Feel free to share this post with anyone who may benefit from it. #SuicidePrevention #CSSRS #TrainingOpportunity #VTSPC #Vermont

If you feel uncomfortable talking about suicide, you’re not alone. There’s still so much stigma and misunderstanding around what to say when someone you love is struggling. That’s why we’ve created Umatter® Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training. Learn essential skills for suicide prevention, including understanding risk factors and warning signs so you increase your convince and competence to respond. Gain a better understanding of your role in suicide prevention. Join us for our next public training on Wednesday, October 9th at 10 AM https://ow.ly/CaJP50TAhUV Let’s work together to save lives. #Umatter #SuicidePreventionAwareness #SkillsTraining #CommunityBuilding #CenterforHealthandLearning

Losing a loved one to suicide can bring up many different emotions, reactions, and challenges. We've created a resource guide to help you find the support available here in Vermont and nationally that may be helpful. https://ow.ly/nIkv50TxyKb #suicideloss #postvention #suicidesurvivor