Center for Health and Learning

Ready to make lasting change in your community or workplace? In our upcoming Umatter? Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training training, you'll gain more 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. Be the hand that reaches out by cultivating a suicide prevention-aware community or workplace. Don't miss out on our upcoming training on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Register now, and let's make a difference together. https://ow.ly/yxrr50VfQLb

The work of our public librarian staff makes a difference. As trusted community members, librarians often serve as a first point of contact for individuals in need – whether it’s a student stressing over an upcoming paper due date, a patron going through tough times, or someone looking for resources. That's why equipping you with the necessary knowledge and skills in suicide prevention is crucial. Join us for our Umatter? Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training specifically designed for library staff. This training will empower librarians to understand societal myths, utilize sensitive language, and identify risk factors and warning signs related to suicide. https://ow.ly/oqmO50Vlsw3 By participating in this training, you will learn how to: - Recognize the signs of someone in crisis. - Address sensitive topics with confidence and care. - Connect individuals with critical local and national resources for help. - Support at-risk populations effectively within your community. The skills and knowledge gained from this training not only enhance your professional toolkit but can also help save lives. Together, we can create a supportive and informed environment within our libraries where everyone feels safe and understood. Share this post with your fellow librarians. Let’s take a proactive step in promoting mental health awareness and making a real difference in our community! #SuicidePrevention #LibraryStaffTraining #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthAwareness

Have you heard the news? The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) has chosen the Center for Health and Learning (CHL) and the Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care (VPQHC) to lead Vermont’s first Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention. This initiative is part of the state’s Strategic Plan for Suicide Prevention. Its goal is to unite healthcare providers and community partners to ensure consistency, develop best practices, and offer support and guidance in preventing suicide. “By strengthening collaboration and expanding training opportunities, we can improve outcomes for people struggling with suicide and build a more resilient community,” said Kirk Postlewaite, Co-Executive Director of CHL.? Read all about it at: https://ow.ly/FGe750VkSeH #IntheNews #nonprofits #suicideprevention #mentalhealth

Are you struggling with a challenging situation? Do you have feelings of sadness, loneliness, isolation, anger, or depression? You don’t have to face it alone. Talking to someone who has been through a similar experience can help. Find a peer support group in your local area. https://ow.ly/tiSQ50URkH9 #FacingSuicideVT #Umatter #peersupport

Reading to start your mental health recovery journey? We've created this guide to help you find a knowledgeable mental health practitioner who can be an important ally as you navigate change. You can download the guide here: https://ow.ly/frIq50Tjq0P #mentalhealth #therapy #resources

The Vermont Suicide Prevention Center has been highlighted in a recent Pew Charitable Trusts report for our impactful work! Our efforts to create a supportive environment for individuals at risk, as well as to ensure that mental health care is accessible and effective, have been recognized. This acknowledgment highlights the significance of our initiatives within the community. Read all about it: https://lnkd.in/edFVZuj9 Thank you to everyone who has supported our work—together, we are making a difference! #VermontSuicidePrevention #PewCharitableTrusts #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness

Youth Suicide is an issue we take seriously here at the Center for Health and Learning, so we’ve created Umatter? for Schools training. You’ll learn essential knowledge and skills of suicide prevention, including societal myths and attitudes, use of sensitive language, risk factors and warning signs, protective factors, examples of what to say and do, and local and national resources for help. By taking this training, you and your school team help make a difference in our student’s lives by creating safer and healthier environments. Join us for the Spring 2025 series: https://ow.ly/mUei50VhCnN

With the uncertainty surrounding federal funding right now, we want to remind everyone that you matter. #Youmatter because you might be able to offer help, and you matter because you might need help. All of us at the Center for Health and Learning (CHL) remain committed to bringing life-saving trainings to prevent suicide for educators, healthcare workers, employers, first responders, and community members like you. Please take a moment to watch this short video from your CHL staff. #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #Culture

Come and join a growing effort to prevent suicides in our communities and workplaces. The next Umatter? Suicide Prevention Awareness and Skills Training is right around the corner on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. In this virtual live session, you will improve your knowledge, comfort, and skills to identify individuals who may be at risk of suicide. Here’s your chance to develop essential skills and resources to aid those in need. Check out our web page for more information and to register: https://ow.ly/Rgwx50VfQLe

Anxiety disorders, depression, and suicidal thoughts—along with everyday emotional challenges—can significantly affect adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), often at higher rates than those without these disabilities. However, there is a gap between the need for and the availability of mental health services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A recent APA journal issue shares some suggestions for clinicians to help bridge this gap. https://ow.ly/9n1u50VazYh #DDawareness2025 #MentalHealth