LEO Suicide Awareness & Prevention

Cost: FREE

This 4-Hour presentation by the Boston, MA 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 Boston, MA V.A. – Social Worker Nora Milton, LICSW

To register for this class, visit GS-PCC.com