Signs of Suicide (SOS) Trusted Adult Trainings

September is Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month. The Signs of Suicide (SOS) Trusted Adult Training is a crucial program aimed at equipping adults with the knowledge and skills to recognize warning signs of suicide, engage in sensitive conversations, and provide meaningful support to youth in need. This evidence-based training is designed to empower participants, enabling them to become trusted figures for adolescents seeking assistance with their struggles.

This training is ideal for a wide range of individuals who interact with adolescents, including parents, volunteers, teachers, counselors, health professionals, and coaches.

Join us in this important training to play a pivotal role in the well-being and mental health of the young people in our communities. Together, we can create a safer, more supportive environment for all adolescents!

Upcoming SOS Trusted Adult Trainings:

Monday, September 25th | 12:30 - 2:00 PM

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Tuesday, September 26th | 4:00 - 5:30 PM

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Friday, September 29th | 12:00 - 1:30 PM

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Welcome Amber Sargent, M.S.W.!

Licensed Master Social Worker

Staff Associate Therapist

Therapy is one of those worthwhile challenges in life, but it should always help more than it hurts. Amber believes that each person has the ability to meet their goals inside of them already and partners with her clients to help them to identify their strengths and put them into motion to achieve their goals. Amber uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and a holistic approach to meet clients right where they are with various planned or unplanned life changes. Amber’s goal is to help her clients feel supported, safe, and empowered to achieve their own goals. Amber is honored to provide individual counseling to teens and adults.

Heather Wheeler, B.A.

Staff Intern Therapist

Heather believes each person’s deepest desire is to be seen and known. Sometimes therapy is the first safe space to try this out. 

In therapy, Heather meets Teens (aged 12+), Adults (aged 18-70), Couples, and Families where they are in hopes to come alongside them and understand them holistically. She utilizes a Humanistic and Attachment-based approach to create a non-judgmental space, and to understand each person within their unique relational and systemic contexts. Heather hopes to see clients come to know themselves better, find hope and healing within their stories, and to encourage them to live within their values.

Upcoming Community Events

Virtual DBT 101 Workshop

Friday, September 22nd , 12:00 - 1:00 PM

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Virtual Eating Disorders 101 Workshop

Wednesday, September 27th , 1:00 - 2:00 PM

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Virtual Group: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Children

October 11th - November 29th

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Gottman's Seven Principles Program Couple's Workshop

Saturday, October 21st, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

@ The RoofTop at Crabapple Market

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17th Annual Golf Classic - Thank You, Sponsors!

We are so grateful for all of our amazing sponsors who are backing our 17th Annual Summit Golf Classic! Their support is the driving force behind our event's success each year and enables The Summit to keep providing our essential mental health services. We look forward to hitting the green together this Monday, September 23rd and celebrating this milestone!

Presenting Sponsor:

CURE Childhood Cancer on behalf of J. David and Cindy Smith

Tips for Managing Conflict with Your Teenager

by Madeline Redetzky, M.S., LPC

In this vlog, Madeline shares practical advice and proven strategies for effectively navigating conflicts with your teenager.

From open communication to setting boundaries, join us as we empower parents with the tools they need to foster understanding and strengthen their relationship with their teens.

Take A Free Mental Health Screening!

Behavioral health – which includes mental health, substance use, and more – is a key part of your overall well-being. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional.

Think of these as a checkup from your neck up! This program is completely anonymous and confidential, and immediately following the brief questionnaire you will see your results, recommendations, and key resources.