Events

Veterans helping veterans is a live webinar for active duty service members, veterans, and their families to connect and receive support in the middle of the holiday season. Date: December 12, 2023 11:00am – 1:30pm (EST) Location: Virtual via Zoom OR in-person at WTCSB Harbourview (7025 Harbourview Blvd Suite 119, Suffolk, VA 23435) Training Objectives: […] ...

Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well. TOPICS COVERED in MHFA — Depression and mood disorders — Anxiety disorders — Trauma — Psychosis — Substance Use disorders Date: December 13th, 2023 Time: 9:00am-5:00pm […] ...

Lay Rescue Revive is the opioid overdose and naloxone education program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The training is free, and anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who is using opioids is encouraged to attend the training. Please contact for registration and more information [email protected] Classroom Location – 1811 King Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704, First […] ...

When children experience traumatic events, it can have lasting effects on their mental health and well-being. These events are called ACEs. This is a one-hour in-classroom training. Please contact for registration and more information [email protected] Classroom Location – 1811 King Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704, First Floor Large Conference Room. Contact for Registration – 757-393-8618 ext. […] ...

Mental Health First Aid Connect (MHFA) is an all-day class. It teaches individuals to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a mental health challenge, listen non-judgmentally, give reassurance, and refer a person to an appropriate professional for support and services. Please contact for registration and more information contact [email protected] Classroom Location – 1811 King Street, […] ...

This is a one-hour in-classroom training. You will learn three steps anyone can take to prevent suicide. Please contact for registration and more information [email protected] Classroom Location – 1811 King Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704, First Floor Large Conference Room. Contact for Registration – 757-393-8618 ext. 8055 ...

REVIVE! is the Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (OONE) program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. REVIVE! provides training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose emergency using naloxone. Date: December 21st, 2023 Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm (EST) Location: SENTARA OBICI HOSPITAL – 2800 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk VA 23434, Ground floor classrooms A/B Trainers: Ann-Marie Byrd […] ...

This is an all-day class and is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human service workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Please contact for registration and more information […] ...

Lay Rescue Revive is the opioid overdose and naloxone education program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The training is free, and anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who is using opioids is encouraged to attend the training. Please contact for registration and more information [email protected] Classroom Location – 1811 King Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704, First […] ...

At a LivingWorks safeTALK workshop, you’ll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support. A skilled, supportive trainer will guide you through the course, and a community resource will be on hand to support your safety and comfort. Date: December 28th, 2023 Time: […] ...

This human trafficking course focuses on the accurate identification, reporting, and response to suspected human trafficking. The course will help those is a social service setting understand what human trafficking is, identify its signs, and explore various issues surrounding this topic. There are two dates available for this training event: January 9th, 2023 from 11AM […] ...

What are adverse childhood experiences? Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). For example: experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect, witnessing violence in the home or community, having a family member attempt or die by suicide. Also included are aspects of the child’s environment that can undermine their […] ...