Dr. Fowler on Suicide Prevention Techniques

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3000 Mission College Blvd.
Mission College, CA 95054

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As a part of Veterans Week, Dr. Katrina Fowler will provide information on "What to do when somein is in crisis" on Tuesday, November 5 from 10:55 a.m. - 12 p.m. in TAV-130.

S.A.V.E. is a one- to two-hour gatekeeper training program provided by VA suicide prevention coordinators to veterans and those who serve veterans. Optional role-playing exercises are included. S.A.V.E consists of the following five components:

Brief overview of suicide in the veteran population
Suicide myths and misinformation
Risk factors for suicide
Components of the S.A.V.E. model (Signs of suicide, Asking about suicide, Validating feelings, Encouraging help and Expediting treatment)

S.A.V.E. was developed by the Education Corps of the VA Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention and consists of a PowerPoint presentation, training script, instructors guide and toolkit, pre- and post-evaluation instructions, evaluation forms, tracking sheets and S.A.V.E. brochures.

Other Veteran Week Activities

Tuesday NOVEMBER 5
10:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremony with Flag Presentation, location in front of main entrance to SEC

10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Palo Alto Mobile Medical Van for Veterans • Mission Parking Lot

10:55 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Dr. Karina Fowler, SAVE Training by Dr. Karina Fowler, “What to do when someone is in Crisis” • TAV-130

12:40 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
TBI and PTSD workshop: Presented by Dr. James Armontrout, MD. • TAV-130

Wednesday NOVEMBER 6

10:55 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Screening and Discussion of “Into the Fire” • Hospitality Management

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Substance Use and the Military Presented by Palo Alto VA Location TBD

Thursday NOVEMBER 7
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Veteran Service Provider Resource Fair

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Marines Corp Birthday Celebration • VALOR Center