On March 27, a free Veteran Suicide Crisis and COMPACT Act Training seminar will be held at the Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall in Caldwell, Idaho. The event is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participants will learn about the Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment (COMPACT) Act and its implications for veterans, how to recognize warning signs of suicide, the appropriate questioning, persuasion, and referral techniques for individuals at risk, and the use of crisis centers, mobile crisis units, and services available at the Boise VA Medical Center.

Veterans in need of emergency suicide care may be eligible for the free services being promoted at the event. A coffee service will be provided by the Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall Coffee Clutch.

For further information, interested parties can contact the Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall at 208-402-6590 or via email at caldwellveterans@gmail.com. Additional contacts include Travis Schmidt, Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator at Boise VA (Travis.Schmidt2@va.gov, 208-353-8378), and Kaydin Griffin, Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator at SWDH (Kaydin.Griffin@swdh.id.gov, 208-296-0758).

Source: Boise VA Medical Center

Source Type: Hospital

Source Location: Boise

Caldwell

500 W Fort St, Boise, ID, United States, Idaho

https://www.facebook.com/886072030190973/posts/1218668410264665

Light Snow, Freezing Rain Arrives in Idaho, Oregon

Cold front brings light snow, brief freezing rain, and travel caution.

Dense Fog Advisory Covers Large Idaho Area

Dense fog advisory affects western Magic Valley and surrounding Idaho regions.

Treasure Valley YMCA Launches New Homeschool Program

Treasure Valley Family YMCA launches homeschool programs offering education, fitness, social interaction.

Boise Fry Company Adds Drive-Thru in Caldwell

Boise Fry Company unveils drive-thru service in Caldwell for quick, convenient orders.

Winter Mix: Rain in Valleys, Snow in Mountains

Warm, rainy conditions inland, with wintry mix possible in mountain areas.

Idaho Weather: Chilly Start, Frontal Rain Threat

Chilly, dry start; front brings 30-60% precipitation mid to late week.

Treasure Valley YMCA Offers $10K High School Scholarship

YMCA awards up to $10k for Treasure Valley public high school seniors.

Idaho Forecast: Rain with Mountain Snow Friday

Idaho weather forecast: rain this week, then mountain snow with Friday cooling.

Idaho Forecast: Widespread Rain, Mild Conditions

Forecast predicts widespread precipitation and above-normal temperatures all week.

YMCA Launches Youth Dungeons & Dragons Club

Caldwell YMCA hosts a Dungeons & Dragons club for kids aged 10-16.