Free Youth SAVE (Suicide Assessment in Various Environments) Trainings
Youth SAVE (Suicide Assessment in Various Environments) trainings at no cost (normally a $250 value) as a part of a statewide effort to expand training capacity. Youth SAVE school and community based mental health professionals with tools to assess for- and intervene with- youth who have thoughts of suicide. The training includes 7 hours of synchronous learning and 2 hours of asynchronous learning, all delivered VIRTUALLY. These trainings are excellent for anyone with some behavioral health experience (i.e., peers, QMHA, etc.) and above. Trainings offer 7.25 NASW CEUs and they meet the Adi’s Act training requirements. For questions, contact Tim Glascock, Statewide ASIST/Youth SAVE Coordinator at 503-399-7201 or tglascock@aocmhp.org
Exploring the Relationship Between Bullying and Substance Use webinarTue,
May 23 2023, 11am-12pm PT (2 - 3pm ET)--Information & Registration here. While researchers agree that students who participate in the cycle of bullying (victim, bullies, and bystanders) experience a higher risk for substance use, the explanations for this association are less clearly understood. While these associations are not considered causal, through the study of the co-occurrence of bullying and substance use, we have learned more about the factors related to substance use which can be considered in preventive interventions. Despite the obvious utility of a brain-based understanding of addiction, researchers also acknowledge the contributions of environmental risk factors upon substance abuse. A particular environmental risk factor, bullying, which is common in childhood and adolescence, has not yet been adequately considered in the development of the use of and addictive behaviors to substances. In this presentation, Dr. Laura Crothers will discuss the relationship between substance use (predictive or a consequence) and perpetration of bullying or victimization through bullying, the risks of both behaviors, and recommendations for educators in addressing these common problems of childhood and adolescence. Mr. Chuck Klevgaard will draw on his experience in collective impact and prevention-focused partnerships to share his understanding of the relationship between substance use and bullying and discuss prevention resources available to providers. This webinar will be moderated by Dr. Charles Irwin, an active member of the Children’s Safety Now Alliance (CSN-A).
Kathy
Kathy Wilson-Fey MS
Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator (she/her)