Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)- Johnson County
2024-02-22 08:00 - 2024-02-23 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day, interactive, skills-based workshop for anyone 16 years of age or older who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST is a resource for the whole community. It helps people apply suicide first-aid in many settings: with family, friends, co-workers, teammates and formal caregiving roles.
Experience powerful videos on suicide intervention. Feel challenged and safe. Learn suicide first aid.
What you will learn

How to help someone thinking about suicide develop a personalized SafePlan to keep safe for now and connect with further help
How to apply a Safety Framework to guide the development of this SafePlan through a collaborative helping relationship
An understanding of how personal and community attitudes about suicide affect someone’s openness to seek help and how that affects your ability to provide care

Class Format
This two-day training is held in person and attendance for the full two days is mandatory to participate. Enjoy small group discussions and skills practice that are based upon adult learning principles.
Cost: $100
The cost of the training is $100 for the two days, with lunch on your own and light snacks provided.
Class Dates:

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 23, 2024– 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For more information about ASIST, visit Livingworks.
To learn more or for questions, please contact Prevention and Community Relations at 913-715-7880 or JCMHCevents@jocogov.org.

Systems of Care Subcommittee Meeting
2024-03-11 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

Telling Your Story & Meeting Your Official- In Person NAMI Smarts Training
2024-03-12 13:00 - 17:00 | NAMI Kansas, 1801 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS, 66604, United States
Registration: https://720.nami.org/register/98299/details
A hands-on advocacy training program that helps people living with mental illness, friends and family transform their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy.
This program is designed as a series of three 1-2 hour workshops or modules or as a single full-day training that develop the following skills:

Telling a compelling story that is inspiring and makes an “ask” in 90 seconds
Writing an effective email, making an elevator speech and making an impactful phone call
Orchestrating a successful meeting with an elected official

The unique step-by-step, skill-building design of NAMI Smarts is effective with a wide range of participants, including those who are new to advocacy as well as individuals with years of experience.

Resource Development Subcommittee Meeting
2024-03-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom

Community Engagement Subcommittee Meeting
2024-03-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Advocacy Day
2024-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Kansas State Capitol, 212 SW 8th Ave #300, Topeka, KS, 66612, United States

Annual Meeting Planning Meeting
2024-03-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom

Surveillance, Research, & Evaluation (SRE) Subcommittee Meeting
2024-03-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

KSPC General Assembly Meeting
2024-03-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom

Youth Advocacy Day
2024-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Kansas State Capitol, 212 SW 8th Ave #300, Topeka, KS, 66612, United States

Adult Mental Health First Aid- Virtual Training
2024-03-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Johnson County is hosting Adult Mental Health First Aid- virtual training, scholarships are available.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
MHFA is an interactive course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy and helps the public identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness. Participants are introduced to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, gain and understanding of their impact and explore common interventions and treatments.
Who should attend Mental Health First Aid:
MHFA is intended for all people and organizations that make up the fabric of a community and can benefit anyone interested in learning more about mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance use.
Format:
Participants must complete 2 hours of pre-work using a computer with an internet connection prior to the live session. After this pre-work is complete, participants will be able to attend the live training on zoom from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the date and location you enrolled for.
To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
To learn more or for questions, please contact Prevention Services at 913-715-7880 or JCMHCevents@jocogov.org
If you are an employee of Johnson County Government, please enroll through Oracle.

Youth Mental Health First Aid- Virtual Training
2024-03-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.
Why Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
Who Should Take it:

Teachers
School staff
Coaches
Camp counselors
Youth group leaders
Parents
People who work with youth

What it Covers:

Common signs and symptoms of mental illness in this age group, including Anxiety
Depression
Eating disorders
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
Common signs and symptoms of substance use
How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis
How to connect the person with help
Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care and the impact of social media and bullying

Format:
Participants must complete 2 hours of pre-work using a computer with an internet connection prior to the live session. After this pre-work is complete, participants will be able to attend the live training on Zoom from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the date you enrolled for.
To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
To learn more or for questions, please contact Prevention Services at 913-715-7880 or JCMHCevents@jocogov.org

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) for First Responder's Families
2024-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Olathe Police Department, 501 E Highway 56, Olathe, KS, 66061, United States
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
QPR’s mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. This training provides quality education, and empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
Date
Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Olathe Police Department
501 E Highway 56, Olathe, KS 66061
This training is intended for first responder families.
For more information, contact Mallory Gevertz at 913-715-7880
or Mallory.Gevertz@jocogov.org.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)- Johnson County
2024-04-11 08:30 - 2024-04-12 16:30
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day, interactive, skills-based workshop for anyone 16 years of age or older who wants to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. ASIST is a resource for the whole community. It helps people apply suicide first-aid in many settings: with family, friends, co-workers, teammates and formal caregiving roles.
Experience powerful videos on suicide intervention. Feel challenged and safe. Learn suicide first aid.
What you will learn

How to help someone thinking about suicide develop a personalized SafePlan to keep safe for now and connect with further help
How to apply a Safety Framework to guide the development of this SafePlan through a collaborative helping relationship
An understanding of how personal and community attitudes about suicide affect someone’s openness to seek help and how that affects your ability to provide care

Class Format
This two-day training is held in person and attendance for the full two days is mandatory to participate. Enjoy small group discussions and skills practice that are based upon adult learning principles.
Cost: $100
The cost of the training is $100 for the two days, with lunch on your own and light snacks provided.
Class Dates:

Thursday, April 11, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 12, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For more information about ASIST, visit Livingworks.
To learn more or for questions, please contact Prevention and Community Relations at 913-715-7880 or JCMHCevents@jocogov.org.

Annual Meeting Planning Committee Meeting
2024-04-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom

Adult Mental Health First Aid- Virtual Training
2024-04-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
What is Mental Health First Aid?
MHFA is an interactive course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy and helps the public identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness. Participants are introduced to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, gain and understanding of their impact and explore common interventions and treatments.
Who should attend Mental Health First Aid:
MHFA is intended for all people and organizations that make up the fabric of a community and can benefit anyone interested in learning more about mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance use.
Format:
Participants must complete 2 hours of pre-work using a computer with an internet connection prior to the live session. After this pre-work is complete, participants will be able to attend the live training on zoom from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the date and location you enrolled for.
To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
To learn more or for questions, please contact Prevention Services at 913-715-7880 or JCMHCevents@jocogov.org
If you are an employee of Johnson County Government, please enroll through Oracle.

2024 Resiliency Conference
2024-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | United Methodist Church of the Resurrection-Foundry Hall, 13720 Roe Blvd, Leawood, KS, 66224, United States
Individuals with lived experience with a mental health condition or substance use disorder, along with supportive loved ones and members of the community, are invited to our 2024 Resiliency Conference. For more information and/or questions about registration, contact Prevention and Community Relations at 913-715-7880 or JCMHCevents@jocogov.org.

KSPC 2nd Annual In-Person Meeting
2024-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Four Points by Sheraton, 530 Richards Dr,, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States

Kansas Recovery Conference
2024-06-11 08:00 - 2024-06-12 16:00 | Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35, 549 South Rock Rd, Wichita, KS, 67207, United States
The Kansas Recovery Conference (KRC) gives individuals with mental illness a platform to engage in workshops and discussions covering addictions, recovery & wellness, and trauma informed care.

Peers are given the opportunity to connect, share their personal experiences, and support one another in their recovery from mental illness and/or dual diagnosis.
