VA S.A.V.E. Training
Public Health Approach to ending Suicide for Faith Communities in our Region sponsored by your local VA Chaplain Service and Community-Based Suicide Prevention Team
Tuesday September 29, 2026
Choose one of two NO COST VIRTUAL sessions:
11:30a – 1:00p MT / 12:30p – 2:00p CT
OR
5:30p – 7:00p MT / 6:30p-8:00p CT
ATTENDEES WILL LEARN (Certificate of attendance awarded):
- A general understanding of the scope of suicide in the U.S.
- SIGNS of someone thinking about suicide
- How to ASK questions
- VALIDATE the person’s feelings
- ENCOURAGE/EXPEDITE getting help
- Public Health Model approach to suicide prevention
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Volunteers! Staff! Religious Leaders!
- Anyone who welcomes newcomers
- Anyone who answers phones
- Anyone who leads small groups
- Anyone in a leadership position
September 29, 2026Register for 12:30-2:00pm CDT link or scan QR Register for 6:30 pm—8:00 pm CDT or scan QR |
Training is FREE and open to ANYONE wanting to learn about ways to help prevent suicide.
Flyer for the event is attached below.
Please share with others.
Thank you,
Laura Stumvoll, MS BSN
Community Engagement
and Partnerships Coordinator
St. Cloud VA
How can you help?
Learn about what to say…
Crisis Help Call 988
800-523-3333
Text “MN’ to 751741
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