MoWest to host military suicide prevention training day for faculty, staff and counselors
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Staff and faculty at Missouri Western State University will receive hands on training this week to strengthen their ability to recognize warning signs of suicide and respond appropriately.
MoWest announced it will host a Military Suicide Prevention Training Day on Wednesday, Jan. 14 in Murphy Hall, room 201.
Training sessions will be tailored to particular groups within the university, including counselors, law enforcement officers and MoWest faculty and staff.
“This training day is focused on strengthening our collective ability to recognize risk, respond appropriately, and connect service members, veterans, and students with the support they deserve,” said Gabbie Faletta, director of the Center for Military and Veterans Services, in a news release.
Training groups and times include:
- Counselors: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
- Law enforcement officers: 12:45-1:45 p.m.
- MoWest faculty and staff: 2-3 p.m.
The event is sponsored by the MoWest Center for Military and Veterans Services, the MoWest Counseling Center, the MoWest Social Work program and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
For more information, email Falletta at gfalletta@missouriwestern.edu, or call 816-271-4111.
