Community Trainings + Coalition Meetings

Upcoming Community Trainings

We are proud to serve our community by offering these crucial trainings to anyone interested in learning how to help a neighbor, friend, or loved one who may be struggling.

Prevention Trainings on
Gambling, Suicide, + Opioid Use

The following coalitions meet monthly in the Amplify Community Room and are open to members of our community who are interested in joining forces with us in spreading awareness on prevention.

Gambling Prevention Awareness: Learn about the differences between responsible and problem gambling, the impact that problem gambling can have on individuals and their families, and how to start the conversation and provide support. At the end of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion and a communication tip sheet to help you talk with members of your community about problem gambling.

Naloxone (Narcan) Training: In naloxone administration training you’ll learn overdose prevention strategies, knowing the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, how to administer Narcan, and understanding the Good Samaritan Law. Upon completion, attendees will receive a FREE Narcan kit.

QPR Suicide Prevention: QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training gives you the skills and knowledge to intervene to possibly prevent suicide. Learn how to get help for yourself, learn more about preventing suicide, common causes of suicidal behavior, warning signs of suicide and how to get help for someone in crisis.

Every 3rd Tuesday
of the month

12 – 1 PM
Gambling Prevention Awareness Training

1 – 2 PM
Naloxone (Narcan) Training

2 – 3:30 PM
QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Upcoming Coalition + Board Meetings

Region 4 LPC Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, October 9th at 9am-11:30am*
Amplify Community Room

*By invitation only

We look forward to welcoming Region 4 LPC leads to our first quarterly meeting for of the 2024-2025 cycle! If you can, please join us for breakfast & networking opportunity from 9am-9:30 am. Any Leads who cannot attend may have someone go in their place, simply have them complete the registration form.

The first 10 to register will receive a special gift from Amplify! See you soon!

2024
October 9th
9-11:30am

December 11th
9:30-11:30am

2025
March 5th
9:30-11:30am

May 21st
9:30am-1pm

2024
Oct. 11th
Dec. 13th

2025
Feb. 14th
May 9th

Region 4 Problem Gambling Awareness Team Meeting

2nd Fri/Quarterly @ 10:00-11:30am

Amplify Community Room

 

Regional coalition of community stakeholders raising awareness around problem gambling and its integration into prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. Meets quarterly to support training opportunities, discuss regional data, and address needs.

Partners include DMHAS Problem Gambling Services, CT Council on Problem Gambling, Wheeler Clinic-Bettor Choice Program, CT Community of Addiction Recovery and concerned community members.

2024
October 8
December 10

2025
February 11
April 8
June 10
August 12

Regional Suicide Advisory Board Meeting

2nd Tuesday Bi-monthly (starting in October) 1-2pm

Amplify Community Room

The Regional Suicide Advisory Board (RSAB) supports the overall vision of the CT Suicide Advisory Board, the goals and objectives of the CT Suicide Prevention Plan. The RSAB coordinates training opportunities and offers guidance on evidence-based activities and planning for mental health promotion, and suicide prevention, intervention and response.