Veterans, Spiritual Care, and You: A Community Clergy Training Program Event S

AVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, 25 January 2020 (9AM-3PM)

Durham VA Medical Center Ground Floor, Canteen Atrium (AG000B) 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705

Who: Durham/Raleigh-area clergy (Free, Limited to 30 Registrants)

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-spiritual-care-and-you-community-clergy-training-program-event-tickets-79170614439

What: Many Veterans are likely to turn to clergy before seeking mental health treatment. This event will provide community clergy with information/training on mental health issues often faced by Veterans, led by subject matter experts.

Topics will include: 1) Experiential Avoidance and Mental Health Interventions 2) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Moral Injury 3) Suicide Prevention, Safety Planning, and the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) 4) How to refer Veterans for VA care Questions:

Chaplain Ryan Parker ryan.parker3@va.gov

Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business. #BeThere. https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/support/be-there