Coalitions + Trainings

Register for a  Coalition Meeting or Training:

July 12th, Wed. *w/QPR
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Aug 1st

Sept 5th

Oct 17th

Nov 21st

Jan 16th – cancelled due to weather

Feb 20th

Friday, March 8th @ 1230-2pm – Train the Trainer only

April 16th

May 21st

June 18th

Naloxone Training

3rd Tues/mo. @ 1:00 – 2:00pm

Amplify Community Room

Free naloxone training. Upon completion, attendees will receive a FREE Narcan kit.

What you’ll take away from naloxone (Narcan) administration training: Overdose prevention strategies, knowing the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, how to administer Narcan, and understanding the Good Samaritan Law.

 

July 12, Wed.*w/Narcan admin
12:30 PM – 2 PM

Aug. 21, Wed.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

(no Sept due to special events)

Oct 3rd   FULL!
*Train the Trainer*

Oct 17th

Nov 21st

Jan 16th cancelled due to weather

Feb 20th

April 16th

May 21st

June 18th

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

3rd Tues/mo. @ 2:00 – 3:30pm

Amplify Community Room

QPR 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.

Oct. 13

Dec. 8  (virtual)

Feb. 9

May 10th
*Amplify Our Mental Health

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.

Nov. 8th (virtual)

Feb 14th

May 10th
*Amplify Our Mental Health

Aug 14th

Regional Suicide Advisory Board Meeting

2nd Wed/Quarterly @ 1:00-2:00pm

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.