Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Coming to a City Near You
Mark your calendars! We have several FREE ASIST trainings scheduled across Wyoming in the upcoming months.
Cheyenne - March 29-30
Riverton - April 4-5
Casper - April 27-28
Cody - May 22-23
To register, click
here
. For more information or to schedule a training in your area, please contact Sarah Spafford at
sarah.spafford@wyo.gov or (307) 777-2923.
Community Clergy Training Program: Helping Veterans Access Care and Resources
The Cheyenne VA Medical Center recently received a grant to schedule training events across Wyoming and neighboring states for the Community Clergy Training Program, which aims to educate and inform clergy and community members on how to best serve veterans and service members living in rural areas. Check out
this brochure for more information about the program and to find a training in your area, contact Chaplain Carol Carr at
carol.carr@va.gov.
Governor's Third Annual Symposium on Suicide Prevention
Governor Mead encourages everyone interested to attend his free event. The program this year will include phenomenal speakers and a showing of the powerful documentary, "The S Word." For more information and to register, please contact Richard Barrett at
richard.barrett@wyo.gov.
Little America Hotel & Resort
Cheyenne, WY
Wednesday, May 9th
8:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk - Emergency Departments
For all MDs, RNs, PAs, NPs, or other emergency department personnel
: The Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk in the Emergency Department (RRSR-ED) is a one-day training program for Emergency Department (ED) personnel to improve skills in triaging, screening, assessing, treating and making discharge dispositions for patients at risk of suicide. There will also be a second day of training available for those who are interested in becoming a trainer.
Wyoming Medical Center - Casper, WY
June 25, 2018, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Train the Trainer
June 26, 2018, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AARP Smart Driver™ Courses
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the Wyoming Department of Health, the Wyoming Department of Transportation, and the National Highway Safety Administration have partnered to spread the word on the AARP Smart Driver™ courses. AARP Driver Safety is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older. For more than 35 years, this six-hour course has taught over 16 million drivers proven safety strategies so they can continue driving safely for as long as possible. Upcoming course dates listed below:
Casper Senior Center
March 9, 2018 9:00 AM
(307) 265-4678
Pine Bluffs Senior Center
March 10, 2018 9:00 AM
(307) 245-3587
Buffalo Senior Center
March 10, 2018 10:00 AM
(307) 763-2954
Eppson Senior Center
Laramie
March 21, 2018 9:00 AM
(307) 745-5116
Senior Activities Center
Cheyenne
March 24, 9:00 AM
(307) 635-2435
Senior Center of Dubois
April 2, 2018 8:30 AM
(307) 455-2990
Cody Senior Center
April 2, 2018 1:00 PM
(307) 587-6221
For a complete listing of upcoming trainings in your area or to register, please click
here.
Greybull Senior Health Day
The Wyoming Department of Health Injury & Violence Prevention Program and Public Health Nursing have partnered to provide a comprehensive senior health event. Join multiple care providers, such as primary care providers, pharmacists, physical therapists, nurses, and vision health professionals as well as driver safety experts as we focus on healthy aging. For more information, contact Jamin Johnson at
jamin.johnson@wyo.gov
or (307) 777-2424.
Age:
55+
Fee:
Free
Date/Time:
April 20
th
, 2018 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Asp Community Center, Greybull, WY
