4th Wednesday Workshops Trauma-Informed Communities throughout Allegany County is proud to offer its year-long website series on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Mark your calendars and join us to learn about topics related to trauma and trauma-informed care.
February 28th, 2024 Join us on February 28th, 2024 from 12:00-1:00p.m. for "Operation S.A.V.E" and get a brief overview of suicide in the Veteran population. Pre-registration is required by completing the form below. Upon registering, you will receive an email providing details on how to access this virtual workshop.
Operation S.A.V.E focuses on providing strategies and tips to help individuals spot the signs of suicide as well as better support veterans dealing with crisis and/or suicidal thoughts. It provides individuals with the basic tools to be compassionate when working with veterans as well as highlighting the resources available to veterans and their families. This training works to identify how misinformation and myths can be detrimental when trying to help, and a summary of steps to best support a veteran in-need. S- Signs of suicide A - Asking about suicide V- Validating their experiences/feelings E- Encouraging them to ask for help
2023 Workshops
Can't make the workshop, no worries. Take time to watch the recordings when it meets your schedule.
March- Living the Crisis of Poverty: Understanding Trauma and Resilience through the Lens of Poverty
April- Law enforcement and Trauma: A Wellness Program to help Hometown heroes
August- Its all Relative: Kinship families and Trauma
Older Adult Mental Health: A Look into the cross section of Trauma and Suicide Prevention