September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month – Suicide Prevention Month Week 2: Crisis Support, Treatment Options, and Resources to Help if You or Someone You Know Have Thoughts of Suicide
This week of Suicide Prevention Month, we are focusing on crisis support and treatment. Suicide is preventable. And it’s important to reinforce that help is available and recovery is possible. This Suicide Prevention Month, and throughout the year, we encourage you to join the dialogue and help raise awareness about the importance of suicide prevention. You can start by reading the Center for Mental Health Services Director Dr. Anita Everett’s Blog: No Judgment. Just Help: What You Can Do to Support Suicide Prevention Month Efforts.
How You Can Help.
Here are some events for Week 2 of Suicide Prevention Month:
- Visit the 988 Day Social Wall to find out all the activities that were shared on social media using the hashtag #988 day.
- September 9: Participate in the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention #BeThere Twitter/X Chat.
- September 10: Join SAMSHA and ACF for the Suicide Prevention Strategies for Organizations Working with Children, Youth, and Families — Webinar.
- September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Observe this day by sharing the resources in SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Month toolkit.
- September 11: Attend the SAMHSA and NIMH livestream event on suicide prevention in healthcare settings.
September is National Recovery Month (Recovery Month), which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
SAMHSA aims to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. In the years since Recovery Month launched, SAMHSA has timed announcements of initiatives and grant funding during Recovery Month, while collaborating with private and public entities to celebrate individuals during their long-term recoveries. Use the link to access the toolkit: https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month/toolkit
Health Education Advisory Committee Meeting (Open to Community)
Date/time: September 10, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST
This meeting will provide members, community partners and providers of Amerigroup the opportunity to receive updates, have their voice heard and give advice to the health plan regarding health programs and services. We are holding this meeting to ensure that materials and programs meet cultural competency requirements, are understandable to our members and address the health education needs of our members. All members, caregivers, partners and providers are welcome. Scan the QR code to join (Meeting number: 2532 724 8584
Meeting password: HEAC2024)
Career Development Series #1: Introduction to Employment Specialist Services-Meet the Plug
Date/time: September 10, 2024 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
Presenters: Chanel Terrell-Cunningham & Jabari Parker, GF360° Employment Specialists
Meet the Employment Specialists for your Region as they explain the benefits and services available to Members and Families. We will Introduce and explain workforce development. Join us as we explore the benefits of working with an Employment Specialists and how connecting with us can assist with gaining employment or identifying a career path. We will also discuss how knowledge and effective training can lead to full or part time employment, higher education, apprenticeships or other community resources that can strengthen your path to independence click here to register
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Overview
Date/time: September 16, 2024 | 11:00 AM EST
Presenter: Shilloy Bates, MHR, Community Relations Representative III
This training will provide a general overview of ADHD, including the difference between subtypes, information needed for an ADHD evaluation, evidence-based treatment options, how Amerigroup monitors treatment compliance, and how the Georgia Families 360° CCT can assist members and their treatment team to improve health outcomes click here to register.
Behavioral Health & Referral Process: An Overview
Date/time: September 17, 2024 | 11:00 AM EST
Presenter: Ronald Dunham, Foundational Trainer
This training will provide education on the different levels of care, discuss medical necessity, offer education on the difference between an assessment and psychological testing, review prior authorizations, discuss methods on how to locate a network provider, and examine the steps needed to initiate behavioral health services click here to register.