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a Life! Stop Veteran Suicide Become a QPR Gatekeeper Instructor
A Gatekeeper Instructor will be able to recognize and intervene in the event of suicidal contemplation as a gatekeeper would do but will also retain knowledge circumventing the scope of suicide, research and history relating to suicide prevention and the skills necessary to train individuals and groups as gatekeepers. Gatekeeper instructors should be in optimal positions to teach small and large groups as gatekeepers on a continuum (QPR Institute).
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We are honored and grateful to report that VTVT had one of the most interactive and successful QPR Gatekeeper training ever thanks to our Host Theresa Botts from Spartan Alliance on Saturday February 2, 2019 at the Powell Community Center.
Veterans from the Powell community, Rolling Thunder Chapter 3, the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association and special surprised guest David and Susan Toombs. Susan and David are the surviving parents of Army Veteran John Toombs who committed suicide in November 2016.
Continue reading “VTVT Trains Numerous Motorcycle Organizations in Suicide Prevention. Endorsed by the Toombs family.”
Thanks to Lenville Sweet, Vet to Vet Tennessee presented QPR Suicide Prevention to the staff at William Blount High School, Maryville Tennessee during their in-service training on January 22, 2019. Almost 100 attended! We were advised by Assistant Principal Lisa Collins that almost 100% of the staff have been trained in suicide prevention at least twice but only one or two had QPR Gatekeeper training. Tough audience knowing they have had previous training.
Continue reading “Almost 100 William Blount High School Staff Trained”
VA offers many readjustment solutions
Letting go of your active duty lifestyle can be tough, especially after returning home. Are you wondering how you fit in with your family, friends and loved ones? Do you feel alone and isolated or that your relationships aren’t as close as they used to be? If so, VA offers a variety of services to help women Veterans readjust to life at home. Learn more.
The VA has ramped up their spending on suicide prevention outreach in a big way. VA spent $12.2 million on suicide prevention outreach in fiscal year 2018, including $1.5 million on paid media. During fiscal year 2019, the total budget for suicide prevention is approximately $47.5 million, and they plan to spend $20 million of that budget on outreach. Click here to view the full announcement.
Sincerest wishes for a blessed, peaceful and safe holiday. Vet to Vet Tennessee Family
Please contact us if you would like to talk at 865-336-2624.
December 10, 2018 American Association of Suicidology’s
US Suicide: 2017 Final report.
For too long, suicide has been a taboo subject—but as rates continue to rise, this once private shame is becoming a public health crisis. It’s time to illuminate the darkness.
Tennessee is ranked 22nd; 1,166 suicide deaths at a rate of 17.4 compared to the national rate of 14.5. Help us to make a difference and become a QPR Gatekeeper or Gatekeeper Instructor.
