Upcoming Training and Awareness Opportunities

May

Tues., May 23: Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m. in the 1,2,3 room at St. Peter’s Health, 2475 E. Broadway St. Provided by Breathe, Let’s Start a Conversation, this monthly suicide loss support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information, please contact Gloria Soja at (406) 545-8645 or Jason McNees at (406) 475-5003 or visit https://www.facebook.com/breathemontana.

Thurs., May 25: Matters of Mind Art Show reception, 5 – 7 p.m., The Myrna Loy will hold this art show, which will feature artwork celebrating mental health, diversity, and the gift of being heard as part of its May Jailhouse Gallery. The show will be held from May 19 – June 5. Learn more here.

June

Thurs., June 1: Finding Connection & Inspiration Amidst Grief Virtual Spring Roundtable: Inspiration Mobiles. Provided by Tamarack Grief Resource Center (TGRC), this activity involves using inspiring quotes, words, symbols, and natural objects to create a mobile representation of our enduring love & connection with those we’ve loved and lost in the world around us. Register by May 18 to receive supplies from TGRC. Register at tamarackgrc.org/calendar

Fri., June 2: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Thurs., June 15: Finding Connection & Inspiration Amidst Grief Virtual Spring Roundtable: Touchstones. Provided by Tamarack Grief Resource Center (TGRC), for this activity, TGRC asks, “What are you moving towards? What words, colors, or images may inspire you along your journey?” Participants will create little reminders to stay grounded and connected to themselves and others in life’s toughest moments. Register by June 4 to receive supplies from TGRC. Register at tamarackgrc.org/calendar

Fri., June 16: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Tues., June 21: Rocky Mountain Volunteer 101, 7 – 8 p.m., virtual. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a Virtual Orientation to learn more about who AFSP is at the National and local levels. They’ll also share how you can get involved with the fight to stop suicide. The Montana and Wyoming Chapters will host these on the Third Tuesday of every month.  The content will be the same each day. You only need to attend one. Register here.

Tues., June 27: Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m. in the 1,2,3 room at St. Peter’s Health, 2475 E. Broadway St. Provided by Breathe, Let’s Start a Conversation, this monthly suicide loss support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information, please contact Gloria Soja at (406) 545-8645 or Jason McNees at (406) 475-5003 or visit https://www.facebook.com/breathemontana.

July

Fri., July 7: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Tues., July 19: Rocky Mountain Volunteer 101, 7 – 8 p.m., virtual. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a Virtual Orientation to learn more about who AFSP is at the National and local levels. They’ll also share how you can get involved with the fight to stop suicide. The Montana and Wyoming Chapters will host these on the Third Tuesday of every month.  The content will be the same each day. You only need to attend one. Register here.

Fri., July 21: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Tues., July 25: Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m. in the 1,2,3 room at St. Peter’s Health, 2475 E. Broadway St. Provided by Breathe, Let’s Start a Conversation, this monthly suicide loss support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information, please contact Gloria Soja at (406) 545-8645 or Jason McNees at (406) 475-5003 or visit https://www.facebook.com/breathemontana.

August

Fri., Aug. 4: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Tues., Aug. 16: Rocky Mountain Volunteer 101, 7 – 8 p.m., virtual. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a Virtual Orientation to learn more about who AFSP is at the National and local levels. They’ll also share how you can get involved with the fight to stop suicide. The Montana and Wyoming Chapters will host these on the Third Tuesday of every month.  The content will be the same each day. You only need to attend one. Register here.

Fri., Aug. 18: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Tues., Aug. 22: Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m. in the 1,2,3 room at St. Peter’s Health, 2475 E. Broadway St. Provided by Breathe, Let’s Start a Conversation, this monthly suicide loss support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information, please contact Gloria Soja at (406) 545-8645 or Jason McNees at (406) 475-5003 or visit https://www.facebook.com/breathemontana.

September

Fri., Sept. 1: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Fri., Sept. 15: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Tues., Sept. 20: Rocky Mountain Volunteer 101, 7 – 8 p.m., virtual. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a Virtual Orientation to learn more about who AFSP is at the National and local levels. They’ll also share how you can get involved with the fight to stop suicide. The Montana and Wyoming Chapters will host these on the Third Tuesday of every month.  The content will be the same each day. You only need to attend one. Register here.

Tues., Sept. 26: Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m. in the 1,2,3 room at St. Peter’s Health, 2475 E. Broadway St. Provided by Breathe, Let’s Start a Conversation, this monthly suicide loss support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information, please contact Gloria Soja at (406) 545-8645 or Jason McNees at (406) 475-5003 or visit https://www.facebook.com/breathemontana.

October

Fri., Oct. 6: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Tues., Oct.18: Rocky Mountain Volunteer 101, 7 – 8 p.m., virtual. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a Virtual Orientation to learn more about who AFSP is at the National and local levels. They’ll also share how you can get involved with the fight to stop suicide. The Montana and Wyoming Chapters will host these on the Third Tuesday of every month.  The content will be the same each day. You only need to attend one. Register here.

Fri., Oct. 20: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Tues., Oct. 24: Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m. in the 1,2,3 room at St. Peter’s Health, 2475 E. Broadway St. Provided by Breathe, Let’s Start a Conversation, this monthly suicide loss support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information, please contact Gloria Soja at (406) 545-8645 or Jason McNees at (406) 475-5003 or visit https://www.facebook.com/breathemontana.

Tues., Oct. 24 – Wed., Oct. 25: National LOSS Conference “From a Mission to a Movement,” Columbus, Ohio. Stay tuned for more details.

November

Fri., Nov. 3 Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Tues., Nov. 15: Rocky Mountain Volunteer 101, 7 – 8 p.m., virtual. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a Virtual Orientation to learn more about who AFSP is at the National and local levels. They’ll also share how you can get involved with the fight to stop suicide. The Montana and Wyoming Chapters will host these on the Third Tuesday of every month.  The content will be the same each day. You only need to attend one. Register here.

Fri., Nov. 17: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Sat., Nov. 18: International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Montana State Capitol Rotunda. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experiences. Check back for more information and how to register as we get closer to the event!

Tues., Nov. 28: Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m. in the 1,2,3 room at St. Peter’s Health, 2475 E. Broadway St. Provided by Breathe, Let’s Start a Conversation, this monthly suicide loss support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information, please contact Gloria Soja at (406) 545-8645 or Jason McNees at (406) 475-5003 or visit https://www.facebook.com/breathemontana.

December

Fri., Dec. 1: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Fri., Dec. 15: Suicide Survivor Support Group, virtual, free. Noon. Charlie Health’s Clinical Director, Ann Matino, will host a free online support group on the first and third Friday of each month. This is a safe space for anyone who has been affected by the loss of a loved one to suicide to share stories, build community, and create a support system. Register at: https://charliehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcOuvrDMtG9WMI5vSGuSSWEaoKF4WpL86

Tues., Dec. 20: Rocky Mountain Volunteer 101, 7 – 8 p.m., virtual. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a Virtual Orientation to learn more about who AFSP is at the National and local levels. They’ll also share how you can get involved with the fight to stop suicide. The Montana and Wyoming Chapters will host these on the Third Tuesday of every month.  The content will be the same each day. You only need to attend one. Register here.

Tues., Dec. 26: Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 6:30 p.m. in the 1,2,3 room at St. Peter’s Health, 2475 E. Broadway St. Provided by Breathe, Let’s Start a Conversation, this monthly suicide loss support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information, please contact Gloria Soja at (406) 545-8645 or Jason McNees at (406) 475-5003 or visit https://www.facebook.com/breathemontana.