Region 6 FAHN Training Event: Communicating with Veterans: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Date:  February 25, 2022

Time:  0800 hrs -1700 hrs 

Presented by:  Kimberly Canella, Department of Veterans Affairs

Hosted by: Lt. Charles Crosby, Orlando Police Department / FAHN Region 6 Director

Location:  Osceola County Sheriff's Office, 2601 East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL  34744

Free for active FAHN Members !!   And, only $ 20 for non-FAHN members.

Course Description:

This training, designed for First Responders, aims to provide an overview of mental health challenges that Veterans and First Responders may experience, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Suicide prevention techniques and strategies are also covered.  The goal of this training is to help improve engagement strategies when working with Veterans or First Responders who may be in crisis, to strengthen the collaboration between first responders and VA staff, and to help improve access to care.

**Please note:  Registration is limited to 50 students.**

Please see attached flyer for further details, or for any questions, contact the Region 6 Director, Lt. Charles Crosby, Orlando PD, mailto:charles.crosby@orlando.gov

FAHN Training Flyer - Comm w Veterans - Feb 25 2022.pdf