Military Cultural Awareness and Suicide Prevention Training
Want to better serve Veterans and military service members in your community?
Veterans Face Unique Barriers to Health Care
Oregon Veterans are more likely to die by suicide than their civilian peers. In fact, for every service member who dies in combat, 25 to 30 take their own lives.
Veterans face unique barriers to accessing medical and behavioral healthcare. Though highly skilled, many providers are unfamiliar with military culture and the unique needs of Veterans when it comes to behavioral health and suicide risk.
Providers Can Bridge the Gap
Through the Military Culture Awareness and Suicide Prevention Training you’ll learn about Veteran and military-specific language, other cultural cues, and get access to specific suicide prevention and intervention assessments.
You’ll gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills that enable you to provide culturally informed, compassionate, and effective mental health support to the Veterans, service members, and military families in your care.
The Details
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Intended audience: Service providers in Oregon and Washington
Upcoming Training Dates
- November 13-14, 2024, 9am to 4pm, Registration Open Now
- February 26-27, 2025, 9am to 4pm
- May 20-21, 2025, 9am to 4pm
- August 19-20, 2025, 9am to 4pm
Continuing Education Credit: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the National Association of Social Workers. Upon completion of post-training assessment, participants will receive 12 NASW CEUs.
Learning Objectives
- Improve the overall quality of care for service members, Veterans, and their families (SMVF) by applying targeted knowledge and awareness of military culture.
- Synthesize concepts learned about military culture and suicide prevention to address the complexity of risk facing SMVF.
- Use motivational interviewing strategies to develop a collaborative safety plan that addresses the unique needs of SMVF.
- Improve access, coordination, and teamwork to support and improve the mental health of SMVF. Utilize an inter-disciplinary team approach to safety planning and harm reduction.
- Confidently implement care standards required by law.
- Understand the current scope and significance of suicide as a problem, particularly among SMVF.
- Apply fluid vulnerability theory (FVT) , functional model of suicide, suicide mode, and biological-psychological-social-spiritual (BPSS) assessment concepts to the case scenario.
- Adopt a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to care.
- Conduct a thorough suicide risk assessment including lethal means (skill acquisition).
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ )
Who is this training for?
Behavioral health and healthcare providers, educators, call counselors, community members, and anyone who has contact with individuals connected to the military and veteran community.
When does registration close?
Registration will close approximately a week prior to the training date to ensure that all training materials are mailed and arrive on time to attendees.
How many seats are available per training?
Our trainings are capped at 25 participants per trainings and will be filled on a first-come first-served basis.
Does the Social Work Board of Oregon recognize this training?
This training meets the Board of Licensed Social Workers Continuing Education Reporting Requirements (Chapter 877, Division 25) and is approved by a credentialing body recognized and approved by the board.
How can I ask questions at this virtual training?
This is a fully interactive training with ample time for Q&A and group discussions.
Can I connect with other registered attendees?
Yes, attendees will be able to message one another during the training.
For any other questions, please email [email protected].