Training Description:
This yearlong series of presentations is presented by and in association with Journey Mental Health Center and the Madison Veteran's Administration (VA). The training courses are free and open to community members. Please RSVP using the form below to gain access to the Zoom link for each session. This training is not eligible for CE credits.
Venue: All trainings will take place on Zoom
Time: 9:00 to 10:00 AM CST
Cost per Session: FREE
Click HERE to Register for Session 4
Training Information:
Session 4: Let’s Talk about Firearms - Improving Lethal Means Safety Discussions Through Improved Self-Knowledge - Friday, September 12, 2025
Description:
Are you seeking to enhance your ability to discuss firearm access and safety with clients, but feel uncertain due to a lack of knowledge on the topic? We invite you to join VA Suicide Prevention Supervisor, VA Suicide Prevention Community Engagement Specialist and Air Force Veteran, as well as a USCCA Firearms Instructor and Marine Corp Veteran to equip you with the tools and confidence to engage in these crucial, life-saving conversations with individuals at risk for suicide.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common types of firearms and their basic components to improve provider comfort and communication with firearm owning clients.
- Explain the principles of lethal means safety and how they apply to suicide prevention, including safe storage practices and risk reduction strategies.
- Demonstrate effective, culturally competent communication techniques for discussing firearm safety with clients in a nonjudgmental and supportive manner.
Presenters:
- Andrea Bailey - LCSW, Madison VA Suicide Prevention Program Supervisor
- Kati Beck - Madison VA Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator
- Jade Goodhue - USCCA Instructor, American Legion Commander for Lyons, WI and Marine Corp Veteran
Click HERE to Register for Session 4
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Interested in More? Check out more in this series:
- Session 5: Veteran's Mental Health and Case Management
- Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
- Presenter: Calvin Stammer
- Session 6: Moral Injury
- Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
- Presenter: Victoria Fishel, D.Min, C.S.D, BCC-CLA
