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.
Cody - May 22-23
Rock Springs - June 5-6
Gillette - August 14-15
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.
Governor's Third Annual Symposium on Suicide Prevention
Governor Mead encourages everyone interested to attend this 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
The Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk in the Emergency Department (RRSR-ED) is a one-day training program for Emergency Department (ED) MD's, RN's, PA's, NP's, or other emergency department 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
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. To find a training in your area, contact Chaplain Carol Carr at
carol.carr@va.gov.
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:
Sheridan Senior Center
Sat. May 5, 2018 9:00 AM
(307) 672-2240
Cheyenne AARP State Office
Mon. May 7, 2018 9:00 AM
(307) 635-2435
Cody Senior Center
Mon. May 7, 2018 1:00 PM
(307) 587-6221
Casper Senior Center
Fri. May 11, 2018 9:00 AM
(307) 265-4678
Wheatland Senior Activity Center
Sat. May 12, 2018 9:00 AM
(307) 322-3424
Laramie Eppson Senior Center
Wed. May 16, 2018 9:00 AM
(307) 745-5116
Warland Senior Center
Fri. May 18, 2018 9:00 AM
(307) 347-3208
Cody Senior Center
Mon. May 21, 2018 1:00 PM
(307) 587-6221
Senior Center of Jackson Hole
Mon. May 21, 2018 8:30 AM
(307) 733-7300
Pinedale Rendezvous Pointe
Tue. May 22, 2018 8:30 AM
(307) 367-2881
Hot Springs Senior Center
Wed May 23, 2018 9:00 AM
(307) 864-2151
Powell Senior Center
Wed. May 30, 2018 8:30 AM
(307) 754-4223
For a complete listing of upcoming trainings in your area or to register, please click
here.
