As part of The American Legion Be the One mission to end veteran suicide, we have joined forces with Columbia University to develop training for those who want to learn more about interacting and responding with veterans who may be in crisis.
After the training, participants will be able to:
- Use the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale to determine at-risk individuals.
- Identify risk factors and warning signs
- Outline the types of suicidal ideation and four behaviors that indicate imminent risk.
- Communicate effectively with an individual who may be at risk of hurting themselves.
Members of The American Legion Family are encouraged to take part in this training and share the training with their communities. Check back to this page or subscribe to The American Legion Online Update newsletter to receive information about new training opportunities as they become available.
UPCOMING ONLINE SESSIONS (All times Eastern)
Thursday, Sept. 24: 2:30-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. ET
Talk Saves Lives: Supporting Our Veterans
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, one of the nation's leading suicide prevention organizations, is hosting a national presentation of Talk Saves Lives: Supporting Our Veterans.
Talk Saves Lives: Supporting Our Veterans is a free, one-hour presentation, available in-person or virtually, designed to help audiences learn abut the impact of suicide among U.S. veterans, along with practical ways to recognize warning signs for suicide, navigate tough conversations, and connect veterans to support in ways that respect their autonomy.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the impact of suicide on the veteran population
- Identify contributors to veteran suicide and protective factors
- Learn how to recognize suicide warning signs in veterans
- Know how to start a conversation about suicide with a veteran who may be in distress
- Understand ways to seek and offer support and resources for veterans