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SUMMARY:Suicide Assessment & Management Training
DESCRIPTION:The Suicide Assessment and Management Training will be held on Monday\, March 3rd\, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM over Zoom. \nParticipants will receive access to the Zoom link along with training materials in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date. \nThe Suicide Assessment and Management Training is designed to prepare a new or seasoned clinician to understand the risk of suicide\, how to approach and complete an effective suicide risk assessment and intervention as well as ongoing management for individuals at increased risk. The focus is on assessment skills for those working in clinical roles including counselors\, social workers\, nurses\, and psychologists.  \nThe Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) will be used as a recommended tool for assessment. A systemic approach to suicide prevention is followed where assessment\, intervention\, Collaborative Safety Planning\, and assured follow-up are the critical elements. Assessment and Safety Planning tools and model documentation will be included for ongoing use. \nFor clinicians\, this training qualifies for renewal of the Gatekeeper Training certification. \nQuestions: Contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Manager of Suicide Prevention\, at (800) 464-5767 x2318 or mspp@namimaine.org \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/suicide-assessment-management-training-3-3-25/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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SUMMARY:GRIEF Approach: A Comprehensive Treatment Model for Traumatic Loss
DESCRIPTION:This virtual training will be held over two days on Wednesday\, March 5th from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Thursday\, March 6th from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM via Zoom. \nRegistering using form below ↓ will sign participants up for both training dates\, and participants will receive access to the Zoom link for both training dates in a separate email as we get closer to the training dates. \n“She was no longer wresting with the grief\, but could sit down with it as a lasting companion and make it a sharer in her thoughts.” – George Eliot \nDesigned for adult individuals\, Grief Recovery with Individualized Evidence-Based Formulation Approach (GRIEF Approach) leans on existing evidence-based strategies through a module-based approach that addresses heterogeneous mental health correlates of violent loss (homicide\, suicide\, traffic crash) in one streamlined and comprehensive approach informed by both trauma and grief research fields. GRIEF Approach targets symptoms underlying three main mental health difficulties commonly associated with traumatic loss: post-traumatic stress symptoms\, depression\, and prolonged grief as well as tailoring the modules for applicability to violent loss based upon grief and violent loss literature. A thorough assessment of symptoms with a multicultural lens informed by sociocultural context is warranted to guide modules of intervention. This intervention was developed to be comprehensive yet flexible to allow accommodation for prioritizing and targeting various symptom presentations unique to each survivor. The GRIEF Approach model includes 8 modules provided over 12–20 sessions. \nThis workshop focuses on the intervention objectives and practice elements contained within each module. This training provides an understanding of the varied responses to traumatic loss\, reviews of the latest research on recovery trajectories\, and highlights risk factors to recovery. Assessment driven conceptualization to guide intervention strategies is discussed. Participants learn empirically supported therapeutic techniques in working with long-term recovery and treatment of prolonged grief responses. The interactive workshop involves video demonstrations and hands-on exercises designed to teach clinicians how to implement the treatment. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Understand common trauma and grief responses to traumatic loss (homicide\, suicide\, traffic crash) and in context of both and individual and sociocultural perspective. \n2. Distinguish between prolonged grief\, depression\, and PTSD and ways to tailor an individualized treatment plan based upon symptom presentation. \n3. Describe several evidence based strategies (e.g..\, meaningful behavioral activation\, therapeutic exposure\, revising bonds) for trauma and grief difficulties. \nQuestions: Contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Manager of Suicide Prevention\, at (800) 464-5767 x2318 or mspp@namimaine.org (*be sure to specify which event you’re inquiring about) \nEvent Attendance: We are pleased to offer this training to public participants located in Maine. \n*This training was supported [in part] by grant number 1H07SM089706-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The content of this publication does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of SAMHSA or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS.) \n\n \nTrainers: Dr. Alyssa Rheingold and Dr. Jamison Bottomley\n\n \nAlyssa Rheingold\, PhD\, is a clinical psychologist\, Professor and Associate Director of the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center and directs the Mindfulness Center within the Medical University of South Carolina’s Health and Wellness Institute. Further\, she is the Director of the Preparedness\, Response & Recovery Division of the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center. Dr. Rheingold has been funded for both service and research projects by CDC\, NIH\, OVW\, VAWA\, VOCA\, SAMHSA\, and OVC. She has published over 125 peer reviewed articles and book chapters in the area of trauma\, interpersonal violence\, traumatic grief\, resiliency\, mindfulness\, telehealth technology\, and anxiety. She is a co-author of GRIEF Approach. Recovery with Individualized Evidence-Based Formulation Approach (GRIEF Approach) leans on existing evidence-based strategies through a module-based approach that addresses heterogeneous mental health correlates of violent and/or sudden loss (in one streamlined and comprehensive approach informed by both trauma and grief fields. \n\n \nJamison S. Bottomley\, PhD\, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Research Assistant Professor at the National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center (NCVC)\, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences\, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Following the completion of his graduate training at The University of Memphis and predoctoral internship at the Charleston Consortium\, Dr. Bottomley completed a two-year NIMH postdoctoral fellowship in traumatic stress studies at the NCVC. Dr. Bottomley’s program of research centers around the study of traumatic loss (i.e.\, bereavement following sudden\, violent\, or volitional causes of death)\, including the impact of social stressors and substance use on health outcomes secondary to traumatic loss\, as well as treatment development and optimization. His program of research has been generously supported by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). In his spare time\, Dr. Bottomley enjoys all things outdoors\, but he especially loves spending time on the beach or in the ocean with his wife and son.
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/grief-approach-a-comprehensive-treatment-model-for-traumatic-loss-virtual-3-5-2025/
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CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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SUMMARY:NAMI Smarts for Advocacy - Part 2: Contacting Your Policymaker
DESCRIPTION:PART 2: Wednesday\, March 5\, 2025\, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM\n90 minutes\, Virtual \nNAMI Smarts for Advocacy is a skill-building training that helps people affected by mental health conditions turn their passion and lived experience into skillful grassroots advocacy. In our second session\, “Contacting Your Policymaker\,” participants will build skills to create and deliver effective written and verbal communication to policymakers. \nQuestions: Contact our Helpline at helpline@namimaine.org (*be sure to specify which event you’re inquiring about) \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/nami-smarts-for-advocacy-part-2-contacting-your-policymaker-3-5-3025/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Safety Planning Training
DESCRIPTION:The Collaborative Safety Planning Training will be held on Monday\, March 10th from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM over Zoom. \nParticipants will receive access to the Zoom link along with training materials in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date. \nThis session will provide the tools and process for implementing safety planning for supporting individuals at risk in Maine. \nBest practice recommendations for addressing and managing suicide risk include use of a good assessment tool for determining risk and guiding intervention. A vital next step is the collaborative development and use of a Safety Plan to help an individual to manage themselves during and following periods of crisis. \nA Safety Plan is a tool and a process for working with an individual (and family) to identify and increase the use of coping skills\, social and family support\, and professional resources. It is often used with people at increased risk for suicide\, but it is an excellent tool for use with anyone at risk for escalating crisis. \nQuestions: Contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Manager of Suicide Prevention\, at (800) 464-5767 x2318 or mspp@namimaine.org \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/collaborative-safety-planning-training-3-10-25/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Free MHFA Training hosted via Zoom \nAdult Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches participants about mental health & substance-use issues. By participating\, you’ll experience a national best-practice\, evidenced-based certification course (8 hours) that leads to a 3 year certification issued by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. \n· IDENTIFY and learn factors and warning signs for mental health and substance use challenges\n· UNDERSTAND and build your understanding of the impact of mental illness on individuals and families\n· RESPOND to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders when you become a Mental Health First Aider \nQuestions: Email tori@namimaine.org (*be sure to specify which training you’re inquiring about) or call 1-800-464-5767 x 2301 \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-training-3-11-2025/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Mental Health First Aid
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SUMMARY:Training of the Trainer for Schools
DESCRIPTION:The Training of the Trainer (TOT) will be held on Thursday\, March 13th from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the at the NAMI Maine\, 52 Water Street\, Hallowell\, ME. \nThis training is a half-day program available to train Gatekeepers to facilitate a 1-2 hour Suicide Prevention Awareness Session for co-workers\, school staff\, and/or other community members. Materials\, including the PowerPoint presentations and model handouts\, are provided for preparing\, planning\, and conducting the sessions. \nPrerequisite: Completion of a Gatekeeper Training within the last five (5) years \nQuestions? Contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Manager of Suicide Prevention\, at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 x 2318 \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/training-of-the-trainer-for-schools-3-13-2025/
LOCATION:NAMI Maine\, 52 Water Street\, Hallowell\, ME\, 04347\, United States
CATEGORIES:TOT
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Basics in Suicide Prevention
DESCRIPTION:PLANTING SEEDS OF HOPE\n\nSince its inception in 2003\, Maine’s annual Beyond the Basics in Suicide Prevention Conference has provided Maine health professionals\, educators\, clinicians\, first responders\, and community members with best practice information\, guidance\, and resources in suicide prevention and management efforts. This conference is designed for an adult audience that has attained basic training and knowledge in suicide and suicide prevention\, and wishes to deepen their understanding of prevention and expand their skill set.\nClick Here to View Program >\n\n↓ Scroll Down to Register Below ↓\n  \nAgenda & Breakout Sessions: \n\n8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: Registration (Networking / Breakfast)\n8:45 AM – 9:00 AM: Welcome Remarks\n9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Keynote – Stacey Freedenthal\, PhD\, LCSW\n\n You Never Know: Suicidality and Post-Traumatic Growth\n In this talk\, Stacey Freedenthal shares her personal story of suicidality and post-traumatic growth\, starting with her first suicidal episode at age 12 and culminating in her present-day career as a suicidologist\, professor\, psychotherapist\, and author of two books on helping people with suicidal thoughts. Drawing from published literature\, she speaks about the phenomenon of post-traumatic growth in general\, too.\nAfter this session\, participants will be able to:\n•     Define the concept of post-traumatic growth\n•     Name at least two ways post-traumatic growth can occur after a suicidal crisis \n\nSpeaker Bio: Stacey Freedenthal\, PhD\, LCSW\, is a psychotherapist\, educator\, writer\, consultant\, and speaker specializing in helping people who experience suicidal thoughts or behavior. She’s authored two books: Helping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals (Routledge; 2018) and Loving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts: What Family\, Friends\, and Partners Can Say and Do (New Harbinger; 2023). Dr. Freedenthal also created and maintains the website Speaking of Suicide\, and she has authored or co-authored more than 35 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters about suicidality and related topics. \nDr. Freedenthal is an associate professor at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work\, and a psychotherapist and consultant in private practice. She focuses her clinical work on helping people with suicidal thoughts or behaviors\, as well as loved ones. Dr. Freedenthal has given trainings\, talks\, and consultations on helping suicidal clients\, to audiences throughout the U.S. and in Canada\, the United Kingdom\, Lithuania\, Australia\, New Zealand\, and U.S. naval bases in Japan and Guam. \nIn her first career\, Dr. Freedenthal was a journalist; she worked as a staff writer for The Dallas Morning News. She started working in suicide prevention in 1995\, as a volunteer for a suicide hotline. After earning a master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas\, she worked in various crisis settings. She then earned her Ph.D. in social work at Washington University in St. Louis. \nDr. Freedenthal is personally acquainted with the realities of suicide and suicidality\, having first experienced suicidal thoughts herself in adolescence. In her twenties\, Dr. Freedenthal attempted suicide twice; she recounts one of these attempts in a piece for The New York Times\, “A Suicide Therapist’s Secret Past.” Other loved ones of Dr. Freedenthal\, as well\, have experienced suicidal crises.  \nDr. Freedenthal lives in Englewood\, CO\, with her husband\, Pete. They have a son\, now in his twenties\, and more than a few cats. \n\nSocial Media Links\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyfreedenthal/\nX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sfreedenthal\nFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/staceyfreedenthal\nSpeaking of Suicide on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakingofsuicide\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@staceyfreedenthal1\n\n\n\n\n\n10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Break/Transition Time\n10:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Breakout Session A\nA1. Animal Assisted Interventions: Theory\, Benefits\, and Practice – Presented by Stacey Coventry\, MSB with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center & Pet Partners\nJoin Stacey R. Coventry\, Director of Community Engagement\, NL EMMC and Pet Partners Community lead\, and some of our Northern Light therapy dog teams to learn what emerging science says about the benefits of partnering with animals to support our mental\, physical and emotional health. Explore different types of animal assisted intervention programs and how to integrate animal assisted activities into practice in settings like healthcare organizations\, schools\, and counseling sessions. \nA2. Maine’s Crisis System: Enhancing Support through System-Wide Improvements – Presented by Michelle Hansen\, Christina Cook\, and Harley High with the Opportunity Alliance & Brooke Pochee-Smith and Abby Bridgers with the Office of Behavioral Health\n Join this session featuring The Opportunity Alliance and the Office of Behavioral Health (DHHS\, Maine). The presentation will provide an overview of Maine’s evolving crisis system\, including the statewide crisis hotline\, mobile teams throughout the state\, crisis residential/stabilization services\, and crisis drop-in centers. \nDiscover how Maine’s crisis system functions\, how to access services\, and recent improvements such as enhanced service availability and increased coordination with 911. The session will also discuss upcoming changes aimed at strengthening the response to crises. \nThe crisis system is built on three essential components: someone to call\, someone to respond\, and somewhere to go. This session aims to raise awareness\, reduce stigma\, and build trust in crisis services. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the future of crisis response in Maine. Be part of this crucial conversation and contribute to creating a more compassionate and effective system. \nA3. Making Meaning – Presented by Heather Washburn\, LCSW\, CCS\, SAP with Northern Light Healthy Life EAP\, StrengthenME\n We often talk about happiness and purpose\, but finding meaning in life is something beyond this. Meaning is the internal push towards being fully satisfied\, the unique and personal value we place on our actions. In this training we explore what meaning is and why meaning matters in life\, as well as identify common characteristics of those who find meaning. We also discuss strategies and tips on how to cultivate more meaning in your own life\, and how personal meaning-making positively impacts our larger communities. \nA4. Building Community Connections to Improve Youth Suicide Prevention – Presented by Jennifer Blossom\, PhD; Aurora Green; and Kathryn Guajardo\, MA with the University of Maine\n Rates of youth suicide in Maine exceed national averages\, making youth suicide prevention a clear priority for our state. While our state experiences significant challenges in increasing youth mental health services\, we are well positioned to leverage community connections to enhance youth suicide prevention. In this breakout session\, presenters will provide an overview of evidence-based practices for youth suicide prevention (EBSPs) from policy through suicide-specific intervention. Then\, presenters will review applications of EBSPs in community settings\, including schools\, healthcare\, and community organizations. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a collaborative discussion to evaluate and facilitate integration of EBSPs into their community settings. \nA5. Creative Interventions for Fostering Hope and Resilience after Suicide Loss – Presented by Christine Linnehan\, LCPC\, BC-DMT\, FT\n Suicide loss is often experienced as sudden\, unexpected\, and traumatic for those left behind. The bereaved often feel “shattered” and at a loss regarding how to restore their sense of wholeness and well-being. In offering support to the bereaved\, it is important to note that “without a full knowledge of suicide and its aftermath\, it is very possible to make clinical errors which can hamper treatment” (Jordan & McGann\, 2017). \nInformed by research and extensive clinical experience\, this interactive workshop will present an overview of the unique aspects of suicide loss and grief for both adults and children/adolescents as well as the role stigma around suicide may play in the bereavement process. Drawing from principles of empirically supported models\, we will focus on a creative\, restorative approach designed to promote stability\, emotional regulation\, and resilience while providing the bereaved a safe way to navigate the rocky terrain of grief; reconnect with the life and memories of the deceased; and envision a path toward healing and post-traumatic growth. We will explore innovative mind/body wellness practices that aim to reduce physiological distress\, cultivate self-compassion\, and build personal/interpersonal resources. Innovative ideas and resources for working in grief support and clinical settings with children\, teens\, and adults will be discussed. Participants will be invited to engage in some restorative practices as a means of personal and professional self-care. \n11:45 AM – 12:45 PM: Lunch\n12:45 PM – 1:00 PM: Caring About Lives in Maine (CAL-ME) Awards \nThe CAL-ME Award recognizes individuals and organizations promoting suicide prevention through education\, stigma reduction\, active intervention\, or by assisting survivors in the aftermath of a death by suicide.\nWe invite you to submit a nomination for the CAL-ME Awards using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/calmeawardnomination2025 \n*Nominations are due by February 24th\, 2025. \n1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Break/Transition Time\n1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Breakout Session B\nB1. Dignity-Driven & Culturally Humble Support Practices – Presented by Kiley Wilkens-O’Brien\, LSW\, MPPM\, with Covenstead\, LLC and Darren Ripley with Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness\n In this interactive session\, Darren Ripley and Kiley Wilkens-O’Brien explore how culturally humble practices\, lived experience\, and holistic approaches to care work can transform suicide prevention efforts. Drawing from Darren’s work at Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness where he supports tribal veterans through community events\, peer-to-peer connections\, and resource navigation and Kiley’s death doula practice\, we will highlight the power of fostering deep trust and genuine human connection among those at elevated risk for suicide. \nTogether\, we will provide an overview of our current efforts to identify systemic gaps that contribute to adverse public health outcomes. This presentation will emphasize that meaningful support must address the root causes of distress\, including institutional trauma and historical mistrust. We will discuss how peer support\, community care\, and culturally responsive practices can restore agency and dignity for individuals navigating mental health challenges. By weaving together personal stories\, community organizing strategies\, and an existential lens on healing\, participants will learn how to hold space for grief\, foster belonging\, and encourage a sense of purpose for those who may feel isolated or underserved by conventional systems. \nExpect a supportive\, open dialogue that centers on respect for lived experience\, safety\, and creativity in the healing process. Attendees will leave inspired with practical strategies for delivering or referring to compassionate care that honors cultural identity\, personal autonomy\, and the universal human need for belonging. \nB2. Emergency Empowerment: Navigating Youth Urgent Mental Health Care – Presented by Alexis Petterson\, LCSW and Davina Kulikowski\, LCSW with Community Health and Counseling Services\n The pilot Children’s Behavioral Health Urgent Walk in Care Clinic located in Bangor\, Maine has been supporting the community since its inception in November of 2023. The pilot was initiated to address emergency room utilization and increase stabilization for youth and families in least restrictive environments. Not only was the pilot successful in these initiatives\, but also lead to increased law enforcement collaboration\, access to referral resources\, and supported provider coordination and advocacy. We will provide an overview of the screening and level of care practices utilized that supported immediate crisis needs as well as long-term stability. We will provide examples of life changing impacts the program has had on some of the most at risk youth in our communities. We will discuss how having a safe and supported place to go\, with providers ready to engage\, can lead to kernels of hope that expand far beyond the confines of the clinic’s walls. \nB3. Rebuilding Your Narrative: Supporting Those Suffering the Sudden and/or Traumatic Loss of a Loved One – Presented by Amy Dulac\, Barbara Gavin\, Jacinta Poulin and Holly Catlett with Bereavement at Andwell Health Partners\nThe complicated grief that follows a sudden death can be just as unexpected as the loss itself. Several attempts to tell someone’s story may be needed before a narrative is found that feels right. Telling one’s story repeatedly is as old as grief itself. Providing many hands-on ways to arrive at a narrative that fits is the basis of “Rebuilding Your Narrative.” The “Rebuilding Your Narrative” breakout session will allow participants the opportunity to experience a few of our favorite object lessons and allow for time to inquire about our process\, the research used in development\, and the outcomes we have witnessed. For the past five years\, Andwell Health Partners (formally Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice) has been offering a support group specific to complicated grief. We developed our ten-week program using research-based methods\, current information and our own personal experiences. People who are impacted by sudden loss\, such as overdose\, suicide\, death with dignity\, motor vehicle accident\, a medical event\, or our own community’s recent mass shooting\, need very tailored and specific support. Each week we offer participants a gentle opportunity to talk about their loss and to thereby build a healing narrative in the presence of others who deeply understand. \nB4. Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health: Introducing Mental Health and Self-Care to Elementary School-Aged Children – Presented by Shamera Simpson and Rick Alleva\, Ed.D. with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention\n There are limited resources to support mental health literacy for our youth. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has partnered with the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board to offer a read-along program for elementary age children – Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health™. \nThe book follows therapy dog\, Gizmo and his friends as they introduce elementary age children to the concept of mental health – your feelings\, thoughts and actions. The read-along teaches children how they can care for their mental health\, identify when their mental health might need attention\, and use healthy coping strategies for managing their mental health. The program also defines trusted adults and explains ways to connect with them as well as shows children how to make a personalized mental health plan for daily use. \nThis presentation will offer a demonstration of the Gizmo read-along program along guidance on how to partner with your local AFSP Chapter to bring Gizmo to your elementary school classroom\, library or community center.\nIn addition to reading the book\, presenters will introduce fun activities to enhance the in-person read along program including games and mindfulness activities as well as share resources that trusted adults can use to help the youth in their lives. \nB5. Planting Hope: One Yellow Tulip Bulb at a Time – Presented by Ysanne Bethel with The Yellow Tulip Project\n Are you looking for creative ways to cultivate connection and spark conversations about mental health? Join the Yellow Tulip Project (YTP) to learn how to plant a Hope Garden and host a Hope Day in your community! Hope Gardens are The Yellow Tulip Project’s signature program and have brought together over 500 communities (and counting!) across the United States and the world. The yellow tulip is a symbol of hope – we place these bulbs in the ground during Mental Health Awareness Week in October\, where they survive a harsh winter\, emerging strong and beautiful come spring. The perennial serves as a reminder of the resilience we all demonstrate in life\, especially when it comes to mental health. When you plant a Hope Garden\, you dig deep and smash the stigma surrounding mental health as a community. \nIn May during Mental Health Awareness Month\, communities can host a Hope Day celebration – a day that centers hope and connection through a walk to a local Hope Garden\, storytelling\, music\, good food\, and interactive activities for all ages. In this breakout session\, you will leave knowing how to:\n•     Plant a YTP Hope Garden and host a Hope Day in your community\, from start to finish.\n•     Incorporate elements of social emotional learning by highlighting ‘self-awareness’\, inspired by the life cycle of a tulip bulb as it relates to our own seasons in life.\n•     Cultivate connection in dynamic ways that offer opportunities for everyone in the community to meaningfully engage. \nHere’s to planting hope – one yellow tulip bulb at a time. \n2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Break/Transition Time\n2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Breakout Session C\nC1. Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health – Presented by Karin Heim with OUT Maine\n This introductory training session is for all professionals in mental health practices\, schools and community organizations. This training will cover the best ways to support LGBTQ+ youth mental health and list the best practices to guide you through that process. The training will provide participants with an understanding of the importance of utilizing resources developed by OUT Maine to the mental health work that they are providing to LBGQT+ youth. \nC2. Creating a Network of Peer Support for First Responders – Presented by Hannah Longley\, LCSW (Director of Advocacy and Crisis Interventions at NAMI Maine)\, Deputy Bob Carr with York Sheriff’s Office; and Officer Kaitlyn Sawyer with Cumberland Police Department\n First responders\, particularly law enforcement\, face a high risk of mental health challenges and pose one of the highest risks for suicide deaths. The Congressional Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act put forth recommendations\, finding that peer support teams are one of the most effective suicide prevention techniques\, particularly in rural areas. York County received a grant and built a nationally recognized Law Enforcement Peer Support Team. \nC3. The Well-Being Blueprint: Relational Health\, Boundaries\, and Intentional Living – Presented by Stacey Jenkins\, LCPC\, LMHC with Full Bloom Therapy & Consulting\, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Goodwin with Stellar Pediatrics\n This session delves into the concept of relational health—a key dimension of thriving. Relational health\, the quality of connections with oneself and others\, plays a pivotal role in mental and physical well-being. Understanding its impact can help us navigate life with greater resilience\, clarity\, and fulfillment. \nAttendees will explore actionable strategies to enhance overall well-being while learning the importance of developing and maintaining healthy boundaries in work and personal life. These intentional actions are designed to not only support individual well-being\, but also to strengthen the relationships that matter most. \nThis session promises to be engaging and meaningful\, offering participants the opportunity to create change. \nC4. Thriving Youth: Designing Positive Paths through Protective Relationships and Experiences – Presented by Delvina Miremadi-Baldino\, Ph.D.\, Ed.M.\, CAPP\, and Meg LeMay\, Ph.D. with Maine Youth Thriving\n This session explores how resilience research can transform communities by fostering healing and promoting thriving pathways for youth. Rooted in MyT’s mission to create positive experiences\, relationships\, and environments\, participants will discover how intentional strategies can build resilience\, combat adversity\, and nurture growth in individuals and communities. \nDrawing from evidence-based practices\, participants will learn how Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) can mitigate the impacts of adverse experiences and foster connection\, hope\, and well-being. Through engaging activities and real-world examples\, this session offers actionable steps for participants to support thriving youth and resilient communities. \nC5. Suicide Prevention Messaging: Existing Efforts\, Resources\, and Opportunities – Presented by Sheila Nelson\, MPH\, MSW with Maine CDC and Rinck Advertising\n This session will provide an overview of Maine’s suicide prevention media campaigns\, Filter Out the Noise and Here to Help Maine\, with additional content on integrating best practices in suicide prevention communications into local efforts. The presentation will include discussion of message development\, innovative efforts\, safe messaging\, available resources\, and opportunities for the future. \n\n\n*Schedule subject to change.\n\nThe Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.\n\nThis activity has been planned and implemented with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education and NAMI Maine. The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education is accredited by the Maine Medical Association’s Committee on Continuing Medical Education to provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) to physicians.\n_________________________________________________________________________\n\n\nEvent Cost = $110\n**Student rates are available. Also\, if you cannot pay via card at this time and need assistance\, please inquire about options by emailing mspp@namimaine.org.\n\n\n\nEvent Attendance: Open to Public\n\n\n\n↓ Register by filling out the form below \n 
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/beyond-the-basics-in-suicide-prevention-2025/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn – By The Bay\, 88 Spring St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (grant funded by Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation)
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid is a national best-practice\, evidence-based certification course designed to help adults identify\, understand\, and respond to crisis and non-crisis mental health situations involving youth (age 12-18). \nThis training provides information on common mental health challenges in youth\, skills for holding supportive conversations and connecting youth to appropriate professional care\, and local and national resources for additional support. We encourage all youth-serving adults — school staff\, agency staff\, parents/caregivers\, volunteers\, and community members — to participate and become a well-equipped resource for the young people in your personal and professional lives. Thanks to the generosity of our partners at the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation\, this training is free and open to the public! \nThe training will be held via Zoom on Monday\, March 24th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Participants must register below and complete 2 hours of pre-course work before attending. *You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of your registration with instructions for accessing the pre-work. \nQuestions: Please contact Lily Barter\, Coordinator of Youth Education\, at (800) 464-5767 x2308 or email her at ymhfa@namimaine.org (*be sure to specify which event you’re inquiring about) \nEvent Attendance: We are pleased to offer this training to participants located in Maine.
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-grant-funded-by-maine-masonic-charitable-foundation-3-24-2025/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Mental Health First Aid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250117T130759Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Gatekeeper Training
DESCRIPTION:This Advanced Gatekeeper Training will be held on Thursday\, March 27th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM via Zoom. \nParticipants will receive access to the Zoom link along with training materials in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date in January. \n*Designed for school staff who must renew their Gatekeeper certification every five (5) years\, the Advanced Gatekeeper Training deepens suicide prevention skills for the school setting.  \nThis training provides an accessible refresher and deeper dive into suicide prevention in schools. The training will provide up-to-date information regarding suicide\, teach basic suicide intervention skills\, increase personal confidence and the ability to effectively respond to suicidal behavior\, and identify helpful resources available to staff. \nThe Gatekeeper training is the foundation of the Maine Suicide Prevention Program (MSPP). It provides a thorough overview of suicide in Maine and the US\, as well as teaching basic intervention skills and providing resources for appropriate response. \nQuestions: Contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Coordinator of Suicide Prevention\, at (207) 622-5767 x2318 or email mspp@namimaine.org (*be sure to specify which event you’re inquiring about) \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/advanced-gatekeeper-training-3-27-2025/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20241216T224404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T133318Z
UID:5714-1743426000-1743436800@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Protocol Development Training – Suicide Prevention\, Intervention\, & Postvention
DESCRIPTION:The Protocol Development Training will be held on Monday\, March 31st from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Zoom. \nParticipants will receive access to the Zoom link along with training materials in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date. \nIf a school or other organization experiences a suicide or a significant suicide attempt\, it is a time of crisis. The likelihood of an organization encountering a potential suicidal situation is real. Maine loses an average of 262 people to suicide every year\, 26 of them youth under age 25. Protocols provide organization staff with direction\, structure\, and support to safely assist in a suicidal situation\, including prevention\, intervention\, and postvention. This is why NAMI Maine is dedicated to ensuring employers and staff have every available resource to create the necessary protocols for dealing with a crisis.  \nThis training provides abundant background resources\, model forms (clinical and administrative)\, and examples of protocols developed by other school districts. \n*Every school district in Maine is required to develop and implement comprehensive protocols informing how they manage suicide prevention\, intervention when there is a risk of suicidal behavior\, and their response in the aftermath of a suicide attempt or loss.  \nBecause protocol development is a collaborative effort\, an individual from an organization or school district should not attend this training alone. Please invite administrators and other staff members to register for this training and join you. \nQuestions: Contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Manager of Suicide Prevention\, at (800) 464-5767 x2318 or mspp@namimaine.org \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/protocol-development-training-suicide-prevention-intervention-postvention-3-31-25/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250410T173752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T173752Z
UID:6218-1744792200-1744817400@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Gatekeeper Training for School Staff
DESCRIPTION:This Advanced Gatekeeper Training will be held on Wednesday\, April 16th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM in the Lecture Hall at South Portland High School\, 637 Highland Ave\, South Portland\, ME 04106. \nRegister Here = https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/advgatekeepersouthportland \n*Designed for school staff who must renew their Gatekeeper certification every five (5) years\, the Advanced Gatekeeper Training deepens suicide prevention skills for the school setting. \nThis training provides an accessible refresher and deeper dive into suicide prevention in schools. The training will provide up-to-date information regarding suicide\, teach basic suicide intervention skills\, increase personal confidence and the ability to effectively respond to suicidal behavior\, and identify helpful resources available to staff. \nThe Gatekeeper training is the foundation of the Maine Suicide Prevention Program (MSPP). It provides a thorough overview of suicide in Maine and the US\, as well as teaching basic intervention skills and providing resources for appropriate response. \nQuestions: Contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Coordinator of Suicide Prevention\, at (207) 622-5767 x2318 or email mspp@namimaine.org (*be sure to specify which event you’re inquiring about) \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/advanced-gatekeeper-training-for-school-staff-4-16-25/
LOCATION:South Portland High School\, 637 Highland Ave\, South Portland\, ME\, 04106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250131T155929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T105158Z
UID:5796-1745310600-1745339400@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid for EMS\, Firefighters\, & Public Safety
DESCRIPTION:Free\, In-Person Mental Health First Aid Training hosted at Bowdoinham Fire & Rescue\, 57 Post Road\, Bowdoinham\, ME… \nAdult Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches participants about mental health & substance-use issues. By participating\, you’ll experience a national best-practice\, evidenced-based certification course that leads to a 3 year certification issued by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. \n· IDENTIFY and learn factors and warning signs for mental health and substance use challenges\n· UNDERSTAND and build your understanding of the impact of mental illness on individuals and families\n· RESPOND to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders when you become a Mental Health First Aider \nQuestions: Email tori@namimaine.org (*be sure to specify which training you’re inquiring about) or call 1-800-464-5767 x 2301 \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-for-ems-firefighters-public-safety-4-22-2025/
LOCATION:Bowdoinham Fire & Rescue\, 57 Post Road\, Bowdoinham\, ME\, 04008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mental Health First Aid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250102T182343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T182343Z
UID:5732-1745917200-1745938800@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (grant funded by Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation)
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid is a national best-practice\, evidence-based certification course designed to help adults identify\, understand\, and respond to crisis and non-crisis mental health situations involving youth (age 12-18). \nThis training provides information on common mental health challenges in youth\, skills for holding supportive conversations and connecting youth to appropriate professional care\, and local and national resources for additional support. We encourage all youth-serving adults — school staff\, agency staff\, parents/caregivers\, volunteers\, and community members — to participate and become a well-equipped resource for the young people in your personal and professional lives. Thanks to the generosity of our partners at the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation\, this training is free and open to the public! \nThe training will be held via Zoom on Tuesday\, April 29th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Participants must register below and complete 2 hours of pre-course work before attending. *You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of your registration with instructions for accessing the pre-work. \nQuestions: Please contact Lily Barter\, Coordinator of Youth Education\, at (800) 464-5767 x2308 or email her at ymhfa@namimaine.org (*be sure to specify which event you’re inquiring about) \nEvent Attendance: We are pleased to offer this training to participants located in Maine.
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-grant-funded-by-maine-masonic-charitable-foundation-4-29-2025/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Mental Health First Aid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250326T185026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T142011Z
UID:6146-1745946000-1747337400@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:NAMI Basics
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Basics is a free\, six-session course for parents and caregivers of young people\, aged 22 or younger\, living with mental illness. It is taught by trained teachers who are parents or caregivers of children with similar concerns. This course is designed to empower parents and caregivers with the tools\, knowledge\, and support needed to navigate the challenges of youth mental health. With support and shared understanding\, NAMI Basics helps family members learn that recovery is a journey and that there is hope. \nThis course will begin on April 29\, 2025\, and end on May 15\, 2025. Classes will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings\, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom. Taught by Julie A. and Jeff B. \n \nSee more information about NAMI Basics = https://namimaine.org/programs/nami-basics/ \nQuestions? Email familysupport@namimaine.org \nEvent Attendance: We are pleased to offer this training to participants located in Maine.
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/nami-basics-4-29-2025/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Basics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250227T135034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T172851Z
UID:5939-1745947800-1745951400@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Conversation for Parents & Families in York County
DESCRIPTION:Free Registration Now Open = Register for the upcoming Mental Health Conversation with NAMI Maine open to parents and family members in York County. \nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NAMIMHC-429-YorkFams \nNAMI Maine’s Mental Health Conversation is an interactive presentation that aims to provide basic education on youth mental health\, reduce stigma regarding mental health\, and increase help-seeking behaviors in youth. In this presentation\, we offer our S.T.E.P. Into Action Plan\, which lays out strategies for starting supportive conversations with students and connecting them to resources in your community. The program curriculum focuses on building up strengths to better navigate life stressors and turning to trusted adults and professional help when needed. \nThis presentation will take place via Zoom. Those who register will receive an email reminder with the Zoom link the day before the training. \nQuestions? Contact Lily Barter\, Manager of Youth Education\, at ymhfa@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 x2308 \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public of York County\, Maine
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/mental-health-conversation-for-parents-families-in-york-county/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Event,I Matter to ME: a community conversation,Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250301T205634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T211917Z
UID:5963-1747125000-1747148400@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Free MHFA Training hosted via Zoom \nAdult Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches participants about mental health & substance-use issues. By participating\, you’ll experience a national best-practice\, evidenced-based certification course (8 hours) that leads to a 3 year certification issued by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. \n· IDENTIFY and learn factors and warning signs for mental health and substance use challenges\n· UNDERSTAND and build your understanding of the impact of mental illness on individuals and families\n· RESPOND to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders when you become a Mental Health First Aider \nQuestions: Email tori@namimaine.org (*be sure to specify which training you’re inquiring about) or call 1-800-464-5767 x 2301) \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-training-5-13-25/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Mental Health First Aid
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI Maine":MAILTO:events@namimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250403T192504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T142154Z
UID:6182-1747382400-1747411200@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Veterans' Resiliency Symposium: Homecoming and Moral Injury\, Vietnam to Present Day
DESCRIPTION:Join NAMI Maine and the Bureau of Veterans Services on May 16th at University of Maine Augusta (UMA Theatre & Gallery)\, for the 2025 Veterans’ Resiliency Symposium: Homecoming and Moral Injury\, Vietnam to Present Day.  There will be panel discussions and speakers about moral injury\, physical and mental health\, peer support\, veterans in indigenous communities\, community supports and more. Registration 7-8 AM\, Symposium 8 AM – 4 PM. \nFood will be provided.  There will be a lunch-time screening of Personal Courage\, and a Q&A with the film’s director\, Lucian Reed. To learn more about the film\, go to the Personal Courage Website. \nKeynote speaker Jim Chancellor\, will be gifting all attendees with a copy of his book\, “Til Death Due Us Part” and he will be available to sign after his presentation. Mr. Chancellor is well-educated on the issues facing our nation’s heroes and has been featured on the same agenda as President Ronald Reagan\, Colin Powell\, Vice President Al Gore\, Ross Perot\, Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama. \nA U.S. Army combat veteran who served as a Door Gunner in the Vietnam War\, Chancellor\, shares his experience with audiences across the nation. Through educational workshops\, he creates the awareness that war does not simply end when the veteran returns home\, for some it only begins. Chancellor’s mission is to use his hard earned lessons of the past\, and how he has successfully overcome PTSD\, to help bring light to our struggling veterans. See More About Our Keynote > \nVisit resource tables and community programs in the gallery throughout the day.   \nThis training is eligible for contact hours for continuing education for licensure. The low registration cost for this program is made possible through generous funding from the Bingham Foundation Grant. \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public\nCivilian Registration = $30\nCurrent or Prior Service Members\, Registration = $15 (*Use code “HalfOff” at checkout) \n*If cost is in any way prohibitive to your ability to attend this symposium\, please reach out to HannahL@namimaine.org to process your registration. \nAGENDA:\n7:00 – 8:00am – Registration Check In \n8:00am – Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance – Brigadier General Diane Dunn\, Commissioner for the Department of Defense\, Veterans and Emergency Management and Adjutant General\, Maine National Guard \nSEMINARS: _________________ \n8:15am – Exploring Moral Injury – COL Earl E. Weigelt\, Maine National Guard Clergy \n8:45am – The Complex Correlation Between Moral Injury\, Physical and Mental Health – Reverend Madonna J. Arsenault\, Chaplain Volunteers of  America\, Shay Moral Injury Center\, and Spiritual Care Services of Maine and Dr. Timothy Usset\, Veterans Health Administration \n9:45am – Panel Discussion the Benefits of Peer Support and Alternative Therapies – Kelsey Bailey\, Coordinator Veterans Upward Bound\, and Reverend Madonna J. Arsenault\, Chaplain Volunteers of America; Director Scott Hutcherson\, Vet Center Lewiston\, Maine Paws for Veterans\n_____________________________ \n10:15am – Break \n10:30am – Veterans’ Art Program – Khristina Kurasz\, Program Director\, Maine Arts Commission \n11:00am – Lunch and Film Screening – Personal Courage (80 minutes) \n12:30pm – Q&A with Director Lucian Reed \n1:00pm – Keynote Speaker\, Vietnam War Combat Veteran\, and Author\, Jim Chancellor \n2:00pm – Break \n2:15pm – Maine’s Welcome Home & Fort Drum Project – Steven Lanning\, Deputy Director\, and Jaime Robichaud – Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services \n2:45pm – Welcome Home – Veterans Transitioning Back to Maine – Veterans Benefits Administration; Amy Line\, Director of Military & Veterans Services at the University of Maine – Augusta; Bradley Stuetz\, Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist at the Augusta CareerCenter – Maine Department of Labor Veterans Programs; and Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services\, Claims Supervisor Barrett Fisher and Deputy Supervisor\, Matthew Kennedy \n3:15pm – Closing Remarks – David Richmond\, Director Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services \n 
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/veterans-resiliency-symposium-homecoming-and-moral-injury-vietnam-to-present-day-5-16-2025/
LOCATION:University of Maine Augusta\, 46 University Dr\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250507T114535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T115133Z
UID:6367-1747384200-1747409400@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Assessment and Management Training
DESCRIPTION:For Clinicians: This training qualifies for renewal of the Gatekeeper Training certification. NAMI Maine’s upcoming Suicide Assessment and Management Training will be held on Friday\, May 16th\, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM over Zoom. \nSuicide Assessment and Management Training is designed to prepare a new or seasoned clinician to understand the risk of suicide\, how to approach and complete an effective suicide risk assessment and intervention as well as ongoing management for individuals at increased risk. The focus is on assessment skills for those working in clinical roles including counselors\, social workers\, nurses\, and psychologists. \nThe Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) will be used as a recommended tool for assessment. A systemic approach to suicide prevention is followed where assessment\, intervention\, Collaborative Safety Planning\, and assured follow-up are the critical elements. Assessment and Safety Planning tools and model documentation will be included for ongoing use. \nREGISTER NOW = https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/southportlandassessment\nParticipants will receive access to the Zoom link along with training materials in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date. \nQuestions: Please contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Manager of Suicide Prevention\, at (800) 464-5767 x2318 or mspp@namimaine.org \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/suicide-prevention-assessment-and-management-training-5-16-25/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250102T184313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T184352Z
UID:5734-1747814400-1747839600@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (grant funded by Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation)
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid is a national best-practice\, evidence-based certification course designed to help adults identify\, understand\, and respond to crisis and non-crisis mental health situations involving youth (age 12-18). \nThis training provides information on common mental health challenges in youth\, skills for holding supportive conversations and connecting youth to appropriate professional care\, and local and national resources for additional support. We encourage all youth-serving adults — school staff\, agency staff\, parents/caregivers\, volunteers\, and community members — to participate and become a well-equipped resource for the young people in your personal and professional lives. Thanks to the generosity of our partners at the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation\, this training is free and open to the public! \nThe training will be held via Zoom on Wednesday\, May 21st from 9 AM to 3 PM. Participants must register below and complete 2 hours of pre-course work before attending. *You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of your registration with instructions for accessing the pre-work. \nQuestions: Please contact Lily Barter\, Coordinator of Youth Education\, at (800) 464-5767 x2308 or email her at ymhfa@namimaine.org (*be sure to specify which event you’re inquiring about) \nEvent Attendance: We are pleased to offer this training to participants located in Maine.
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-grant-funded-by-maine-masonic-charitable-foundation-5-21-2025/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Mental Health First Aid
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI Maine":MAILTO:events@namimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195612Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Night with the Portland Sea Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Join NAMI Maine for a night of baseball fun on Friday\, May 23rd at 6:00 PM! A portion of ticket sales will be donated back to NAMI Maine to advance mental health support. Save your spot and share with a friend today! \nClick Here & Get Your Tickets >\n \n  \n*Program Warning: Fireworks Show* \nThe Portland Sea Dogs are happy to announce that we are once again partnering with NAMI Maine for a mental health awareness night at Hadlock Field in Delta Dental Park. We will be hosting this event on Friday\, May 23rd\, with gates opening at 4:30 PM and the game beginning at 6:00 PM. During the pregame and in-game there will be access to mental health groups and other tips and suggestions on where to find resources and services. \nTickets may be purchased for the game at the standard $13.00 dollar ticket price\, and a portion of all sales through the link will be donated to NAMI Maine. After the game\, there will be a fireworks show. These firework displays are typically 15-20 minutes\, and do include bright lights and loud noises. \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/nami-night-with-the-portland-sea-dogs-5-23-2025/
LOCATION:Hadlock Field\, 271 Park Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI Maine":MAILTO:events@namimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250301T204727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T113247Z
UID:5960-1748509200-1748530800@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid is a national best-practice\, evidence-based certification course designed to help adults identify\, understand\, and respond to crisis and non-crisis mental health situations involving youth (age 12-18). \nThis training provides information on common mental health challenges in youth\, skills for holding supportive conversations and connecting youth to appropriate professional care\, and local and national resources for additional support. We encourage all youth-serving adults — school staff\, agency staff\, parents/caregivers\, volunteers\, and community members — to participate and become a well-equipped resource for the young people in your personal and professional lives. \nThanks to the generosity of our partners at York Hospital Community Health\, this training is free and open to the public! It will be held on Thursday\, May 29th from 9 AM to 3 PM at York Public Library (15 Long Sands Rd\, York ME 03909). Participants must register below and complete 2 hours of pre-course work before attending. You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of your registration with instructions for accessing the pre-work. \nQuestions: Please contact Lily Barter\, Manager of Youth Education\, at (800) 464-5767 x2308 or email her at ymhfa@namimaine.org (*be sure to specify which event you’re inquiring about) \nEvent Attendance: We are pleased to offer this training to participants located in Maine.
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-5-29-2025/
LOCATION:York Public Library\, 15 Long Sands Rd\, York\, ME\, 03909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mental Health First Aid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250417T175218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T181108Z
UID:6268-1748512800-1748520000@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:De-escalation Training
DESCRIPTION:This training will increase knowledge and understanding of how to identify when an individual has escalated or is in crisis. It will provide steps and actions to de-escalate the situation\, as well as available community resources Strategies to defuse\, soothe\, or support a person in need\, as well as strategies for self-care\, will also be discussed. \nThis free\, public training will be held via Zoom on Thursday\, May 29th from 10AM to 12PM. \nQuestions: Contact Devon at (800) 464-5767 x2312 or email her at mhfa@namimaine.org \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/de-escalation-training-5-29-25/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Mental Health First Aid
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI Maine":MAILTO:events@namimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250313T125857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T131203Z
UID:6064-1748538000-1748548800@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Tennis & NAMI Night @ CLC YMCA
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US! Tennis Exhibition\nDon’t miss out on this free opportunity for fun & fitness at the Central Lincoln County YMCA (525 Main Street\, Damariscotta\, ME) on Thursday\, May 29th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. \nMake sure to check out the local mental health resources\, participate in interactive activities\, and watch your local favorites face off in triples tennis and an exhibition match! Suggested donations taken at the door\, and also via the form below ↓ \nSHARE & INVITE FRIENDS! We look forward to seeing you. \nDonate to the 2025 NAMI Night at the CLC Y!\n \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public… *Registration not required. All proceeds benefit NAMI Maine’s mental health initiatives.
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/nami-night-clc-ymca-5-29-2025/
LOCATION:Central Lincoln County YMCA\, 525 Main Street\, Damariscotta\, ME\, 04543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI Maine":MAILTO:events@namimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250416T133920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T131051Z
UID:6244-1748597400-1748622600@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Creative Toolkit for Traumatic Grief & Loss
DESCRIPTION:Creative Toolkit for Traumatic Grief & Loss\nCo-Facilitated by Kate Beever\, MT-BC & Bodhi Simpson\, PhD\, LCPC\, ATR \nMay 30\, 2025 • 9:30am – 4:30pm \nAuburn Public Library – Androscoggin Community Room\n49 Spring St\, Auburn\, ME 04210 \n6 Contact Hours \nTraumatic grief is a form of grief that occurs in response to a sudden\, acute\, or unexpected loss. Grieving for these unimaginable losses is complicated and can be confusing\, we can become in a sense “trapped” in the pain. The impact of traumatic loss can be challenging to work with through talk therapy alone as it impacts us beyond literal language; it can be challenging to access the words to fully express our complex feelings and experiences. \nIt is important for therapists to learn tools and techniques to help clients to be able to express and integrate traumatic grief. Art and music are powerful pathways to support full expression and to support clients in connecting once again with hope and in discovering new meanings. We are able to come into a new relationship with our grief and pain through creative expression. \nThis workshop offers clinicians experiential hands-on training in creative interventions designed to support clients who have experienced traumatic grief and loss that would be applicable in work with both individuals and groups. \nObjectives \n\nParticipants will gain an introductory understanding of the therapeutic benefits of incorporating art and music therapy creative interventions into traumatic grief work\n\n\nParticipants will learn through personal experience the benefits of creative expression as a tool for navigating traumatic grief\nParticipants will gain an understanding of ethical considerations involved in using creative interventions with clients experiencing traumatic grief\n\n\nParticipants will gain an understanding of the importance of actively constructing a new narrative to integrate the loss and to be able to make sense of the traumatic event as a key part of healing from traumatic grief\n\nFacilitator Bios\nKate Beever\, MA\, MT-BC \nKate Beever\, of Maine Music and Health\, is a board-certified music therapist with a Master’s in Music Psychotherapy from NYU and additional certificates in Neurologic Music Therapy and Remo HealthRhythms facilitation. Kate has a private practice connected to MaineHealth\, where she works with children in palliative care as well as adults recovering from stroke\, brain injury\, and cancer. Kate has developed music therapy programming all over Maine in clinics\, schools\, corrections facilities\, day programs\, nursing homes\, and more. Maine Music and Health has won numerous awards\, including from the SBA\, INC Magazine\, and Mainebiz. Kate was the founder of the Creative Health conferences at USM and Bates College. She is also a professor at Berklee College of Music where she teaches Clinical Orientation\, Psychology\, Percussion\, and Guitar. For more info\, visit: mainemusicandhealth.com \n  \n Bodhi Simpson\, PhD\, LCPC\, ATR \nBodhi Simpson of Conscious Creativity & Art Therapy holds a doctorate in philosophy\, is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maine\, and a registered art therapist. She has 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages and educating clinicians across the state of Maine about the field of art therapy\, as well as teaching tools and techniques for incorporating creative expression into clinical practice. Bodhi is a local and international workshop presenter\, and she has a small “virtual” private practice in Maine where she integrates work with creative expression\, imagination\, myth\, somatic approaches\, meditation and mindfulness-based strategies\, parts work\, depth psychology\, transpersonal psychology\, positive psychology\, and ecopsychology in her work with adults. Bodhi a co-creator of Expressive Wellness Workshops\, Trainings\, & Retreats with Kate Beever\, MT-BC and is also a professor at the University of Maine at Farmington in the Masters of Art in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Creative Arts program where she thoroughly enjoys supporting Maine’s future therapists in learning how to ethically and skillfully incorporate creative expression into clinical practice. For more info\, visit: bodhisimpson.com \n  \nAgenda / Event Day Outline:  \n9:30am – 12:30pm – Lecture\, experiential learning\, discussion \n12:30pm – 1:30pm – Lunch \n1:30pm – 4:30pm – Lecture\, experiential learning\, discussion \n  \nEvent Attendance: Open to Maine Public Therapists/Clinicians
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/creative-toolkit-for-traumatic-grief-loss-5-30-2025/
LOCATION:Auburn Public Library\, 49 Spring Street\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250414T211947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T212026Z
UID:6224-1748941200-1748952000@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Protocol Development Training – Suicide Prevention\, Intervention\, & Postvention
DESCRIPTION:The Protocol Development Training will be held on Tuesday\, June 3rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Zoom. \nParticipants will receive access to the Zoom link along with training materials in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date. \nIf a school or other organization experiences a suicide or a significant suicide attempt\, it is a time of crisis. The likelihood of an organization encountering a potential suicidal situation is real. Maine loses an average of 262 people to suicide every year\, 26 of them youth under age 25. Protocols provide organization staff with direction\, structure\, and support to safely assist in a suicidal situation\, including prevention\, intervention\, and postvention. This is why NAMI Maine is dedicated to ensuring employers and staff have every available resource to create the necessary protocols for dealing with a crisis.  \nThis training provides abundant background resources\, model forms (clinical and administrative)\, and examples of protocols developed by other school districts. \nBecause protocol development is a collaborative effort\, an individual from an organization or school district should not attend this training alone. Please invite administrators and other staff members to register for this training and join you. \nQuestions: Contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Manager of Suicide Prevention\, at (800) 464-5767 x2318 or mspp@namimaine.org \n*Every school district in Maine is required to develop and implement comprehensive protocols informing how they manage suicide prevention\, intervention when there is a risk of suicidal behavior\, and their response in the aftermath of a suicide attempt or loss. \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/protocol-development-training-suicide-prevention-intervention-postvention-6-3-2025/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI Maine":MAILTO:events@namimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250414T214000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T214153Z
UID:6226-1749022200-1749025800@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention and Management in Healthcare Practice Settings
DESCRIPTION:The virtual Suicide Prevention in Management in Healthcare Practice Settings will be held on Wednesday\, June 4th\, 2025 from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM over Zoom. \n*Participants will receive access to the Zoom link in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date. \nA Maine citizen is 12.4 times more likely to die by suicide than by homicide (2018-2020)\, yet suicide is among the most preventable forms of death. Healthcare practice settings provide an excellent venue for the identification and assessment of suicide risk and the provision of ongoing care to assist in the management of the drivers of suicide. \nThis 1-hour presentation will provide updated information on trends in suicidal behavior across the lifespan and an overview of the best-practice approach to suicide identification\, assessment\, and management of suicide within a practice or hospital setting. Tools for practice will be offered to address assessment\, Collaborative Safety Planning and coordinated follow-up. This presentation is appropriate to any professional working in a medical\, clinical or behavioral health role: medical providers\, nurses\, social workers and ancillary clinicians\, and support staff. \n*The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education and NAMI Maine. The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) for physicians. \nQuestions: Please contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Manager of Suicide Prevention\, at (800) 464-5767 x2318 or mspp@namimaine.org \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/suicide-prevention-management-in-healthcare-practice-settings-6-4-2025/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250507T183904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T184001Z
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SUMMARY:Dine to Donate @ Lost Valley Ski Brewpub
DESCRIPTION:Come see NAMI Maine at the Brewpub at Lost Valley Ski Area on Wednesday\, June 4th to dine for mental health awareness! \nOur generous friends at Lost Valley Ski Area will be donating a portion of proceeds from the Brewpub that evening. PLUS… NAMI Maine crew will be there with raffles\, games\, and awesome prizes. \nDon’t miss this exciting opportunity to get some good food & good brews for a good cause. See you there!
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/dine-to-donate-at-lost-valley-ski-brewpub-6-4-25/
LOCATION:Lost Valley Brewpub\, 200 Lost Valley Road\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI Maine":MAILTO:events@namimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250415T114913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T115040Z
UID:6228-1749198600-1749213000@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Collaborative Safety Planning Training
DESCRIPTION:The Collaborative Safety Planning Training will be held on Friday June 6th\, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM over Zoom. \n*Participants will receive access to the Zoom link along with training materials in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date. \nThis session will provide the tools and process for implementing safety planning for supporting individuals at risk in Maine. \nBest practice recommendations for addressing and managing suicide risk include use of a good assessment tool for determining risk and guiding intervention. A vital next step is the collaborative development and use of a Safety Plan to help an individual to manage themselves during and following periods of crisis. \nA Safety Plan is a tool and a process for working with an individual (and family) to identify and increase the use of coping skills\, social and family support\, and professional resources. It is often used with people at increased risk for suicide\, but it is an excellent tool for use with anyone at risk for escalating crisis. \nQuestions: Please contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Manager of Suicide Prevention\, at (800) 464-5767 x2318 or mspp@namimaine.org \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/collaborative-safety-planning-training-6-6-25/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI Maine":MAILTO:events@namimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250415T120121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T214242Z
UID:6231-1749470400-1749474000@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention and Management in Healthcare Practice Settings
DESCRIPTION:The virtual Suicide Prevention in Management in Healthcare Practice Settings will be held on Monday\, June 9th\, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM over Zoom. *Participants will receive access to the Zoom link in a reminder email that will be sent closer to the training date. \nA Maine citizen is 12.4 times more likely to die by suicide than by homicide (2018-2020)\, yet suicide is among the most preventable forms of death. Healthcare practice settings provide an excellent venue for the identification and assessment of suicide risk and the provision of ongoing care to assist in the management of the drivers of suicide. \nThis 1-hour presentation will provide updated information on trends in suicidal behavior across the lifespan and an overview of the best-practice approach to suicide identification\, assessment\, and management of suicide within a practice or hospital setting. Tools for practice will be offered to address assessment\, Collaborative Safety Planning and coordinated follow-up. This presentation is appropriate to any professional working in a medical\, clinical or behavioral health role: medical providers\, nurses\, social workers and ancillary clinicians\, and support staff. \n*The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nThis activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education and NAMI Maine. The Hanley Center for Health Leadership and Education is accredited by the Maine Medical Association Committee on Continuing Medical Education and Accreditation to provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) for physicians. \nQuestions: Contact Julianne McLaughlin\, Manager of Suicide Prevention\, at (800) 464-5767 x2318 or mspp@namimaine.org \nEvent Attendance: Open to Public
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/suicide-prevention-management-in-healthcare-practice-settings-6-9-25/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAMI Maine":MAILTO:events@namimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T044708
CREATED:20250402T160627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T171729Z
UID:6164-1750060800-1750093200@namimaine.org
SUMMARY:2025 U.S. OPA! Charity Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join the crew from Nikanos Mediterranean Restaurant and The U.S. OPA! Committee as they put on the 2025 Charity Golf Tournament to benefit NAMI Maine! \nThis awesome event will be a day of golf\, games\, prizes\, and community for a great cause. \nTaking place at Cape Neddick Country Club (650 Shore Rd\, Cape Neddick\, ME 03902) on June 16th\, with a concurrent tee start at 8 AM\, make sure to arrive early to sign in. Rain Date will be June 17th. \nEvent Cost: $600/Team of Four ($150/person)\n*Planning on paying by check? Reach out to info@nikanos.com directly to register today! \nInterested in sponsorship? Please contact info@nikanos.com\nEvent Attendance: Open to Public = Share with all your friends! \nREGISTER NOW:\nPlease ONLY sign up and pay for the people you know are on your team. If you have a team member sign up later\, they only need to indicate what team they’re on and pay for themselves at time of registration. *Team Captains cannot use fake registrant info (ie. TBD\, or Coming Soon\, etc) in place of team member.
URL:https://namimaine.org/event/2025-u-s-opa-charity-golf-tournament-6-16-2025/
LOCATION:Cape Neddick Country Club\, 650 Shore Rd\, Cape Neddick\, ME\, 03902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Fundraiser
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