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September 2019
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Find out more »Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training
Free
Provide Support in the Aftermath of Crisis About this Event Psychological First Aid (PFA) aims to reduce stress symptoms and assist in a healthy recovery following a traumatic event, natural disaster, public health emergency, or even a personal crisis. Early intervention can prevent more serious mental health problems later-- people can recover from a traumatic event with support. HealthWest has a community Psychological First Aid (PFA) team which responds to traumatic events in Muskegon County. This training is designed to…
Find out more »QPR-Suicide Prevention Skills-Lunch Time Learning
There is hope for preventing suicide. Let's all participate and learn. In just over a year and a half, more than 2,350 people in Muskegon County have been trained in how to help someone who is considering taking their own life. Communities that know QPR skills have fewer suicides. Become a certified QPR Gatekeeper! Most people who die by suicide have discussed their desire to die before taking their life. Most of us do not know what to say or…
Find out more »QPR-Suicide Prevention Skills-Lunch Time Learning
Free
There is hope for preventing suicide. Let's all participate and learn. In just over a year and a half, more than 2,350 people in Muskegon County have been trained in how to help someone who is considering taking their own life. Communities that know QPR skills have fewer suicides. Become a certified QPR Gatekeeper! Most people who die by suicide have discussed their desire to die before taking their life. Most of us do not know what to say or…
Find out more »Opiate Summit 2019
Free
Highlighting individuals who have made great strides in their opiate recovery journey. About this Event Please join us for a free event to discuss the opiate crisis happening in Muskegon County. Hear from Michael Lynch, founder of Los Angeles, California-based Stairway Recovery Homes; a panel of individuals in recovery and their family members; and a presentation on the area's new support group for families. Individuals, family members, service providers and community members are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be…
Find out more »October 2019
QPR-Suicide Prevention Skills-Lunch Time Learning
There is hope for preventing suicide. Let's all participate and learn. In just over a year and a half, more than 2,350 people in Muskegon County have been trained in how to help someone who is considering taking their own life. Communities that know QPR skills have fewer suicides. Become a certified QPR Gatekeeper! Most people who die by suicide have discussed their desire to die before taking their life. Most of us do not know what to say or…
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