Monday, August 24, 2020

Free QPR - More Training Dates

Due to high demand, Partners for Children's Mental Health is offering two additional Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) trainings.  

About the training: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a gatekeeper training focused on reducing suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. This training is appropriate for anyone over 18 years of age who is wanting to learn more about how to support someone who is suicidal, risk and warning signs for suicide, and suicide prevention strategies; these training sessions will have a youth focus.

Date/Time: 

Tuesday, 8/25, 3:30 - 5pm MT

Friday, 8/28, 2:00 - 3:30pm MT

Registration: www.pcmh.org/courses

Location: Via Zoom

Cost: Free!

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

WEBINAR: Preventing Suicide & Self-Harm Among Black Youth

 



Thursday, September 10, 2 - 3 pm
Presented by the Children's Safety Network 

This webinar will focus on the epidemiology of suicide and self-harm among Black youth, identify evidence-based and informed strategies for prevention, risk and protective factors, barriers to prevention and resources available to providers. 

Dr. Crystal Barksdale of the National Institute of Mental Health will discuss the most recent data on suicide and suicidal behaviors among Black youth. She will describe risk and protective factors for suicide and deleterious mental health outcomes. 

Dr. Rhonda Boyd of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine will present barriers to intervention engagement among Black youth and current evidence for suicide prevention, including screening and treatment. She will share information regarding organizations and websites that are important resources for practitioners. 

Amy Loudermilk of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center at Education Development Center will moderate the webinar.

Monday, August 17, 2020

Survey: COVID's Impact on Child Care and Education

 

The State of Colorado wants to hear from families of children ages 0-12 to better understand the impact of the COVID-19 crises. The Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood partnered with Early Milestones Colorado, other state agencies, and community partners to develop a brief, online survey to address:

  • Whether you used the Colorado Emergency Child Care Program during stay-at home orders

  • What child care and early education options you want and need now

  • Where you have received support for your family's basic needs

  • How you are getting information about child care options

  • How the pandemic has impacted your family and child/children

If you are the parent or legal guardian of a child age 12 or younger, we want to hear from you! The survey will close on August 30. Participants will be eligible to win a $100 gift card.

 

The 15-minute survey in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Karen, Nepali or Burmese.

 

Please share this survey with families in your professional and personal networks. 

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Upcoming QPR Suicide Prevention Training Opportunities

Free Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Training - 3 Dates to Choose From!


Partners for Children’s Mental Health is hosting a few upcoming online community trainings for individuals interested in learning more about suicide prevention.

Please forward this on to anyone who you think may be interested in participating. Following are event details and links to register.

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a gatekeeper training focused on reducing suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. This training is appropriate for anyone over 18 years of age who is wanting to learn more about how to support someone who is suicidal, risk and warning signs for suicide, and suicide prevention strategies.

Dates / Times:

August 18th; 9-10:30 am

August 19th; 2-3:30 pm

August 26th; 3-4:30 pm

Registration page: www.pcmh.org/courses

Location: Via Zoom

Cost: Free!

  

If you have questions about this training, please contact Partners for Children's Mental Health at info@pcmh.org.



Tuesday, August 4, 2020

WEBINAR: Improving the Collaboration of Fatality Reviews with American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

Our partners at the National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention are hosting a webinar that may be of interest to local CFPS team members - particularly those who work with Native communities.

Improving the Collaboration of Fatality Reviews with American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Wednesday, August 19th, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT.  

Join the National Center for a discussion focused on improving coordination with Native American communities and highlighting recently-released resources to support fatality review teams in these efforts. 


 

Speakers will include Teri Covington from the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities , Thomas Cody of the Navajo Nation, and Lisa Rhoades of the Kiowa tribe and the state CDR coordinator for Oklahoma. As always, the webinar will be archived on the NCFRP website, and available within 2 weeks of the live recording.