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  • 1.  Free Suicide Prevention Training Session – Wednesday, April 29th

    Posted 04-09-2025 10:44 AM

    Hello everyone,


    In line with National Public Health Week, I would like to share this free suicide prevention training session taking place on Wednesday, April 29th, 12pm CT:


    Suicide Prevention Training Zoom Page & RSVP: 
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cY5e5ubcSUyjQm2OeUKKWQ#/registration


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    he goal of QPR Gatekeeper Training is to prevent suicide attempts and death by suicide, and to find relief for those suffering from suicidal ideation. QPR participants are able to offer hope to those in need by paying attention, listening, and supporting.


    QPR Gatekeeper Training offers the following learning objectives:

    • Recognize someone at risk for suicide.
    • Intervene with those at risk.
    • Refer them to an appropriate source.


    As a certified QPR Gatekeeper instructor, I'm pleased to offer this virtual QPR training event at no cost to you. You are welcome to share this invitation with friends and colleagues. I hope to see you there!  Note that CE credits are not provided with this event.


    Speaker Bio:
    Dr. Mia Cary (she, hers), a 1999 UF College of Veterinary Medicine graduate (Go Gators!), has a personal and professional purpose of activating others to thrive. She activates her purpose through speaking, meeting facilitation, association leadership, coaching, and customized consulting projects. Her professional experience includes executive leadership and education roles at the AVMA, NAVC, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Novartis Animal Health. She currently serves as CEO and Change Agent for Cary Consulting, CEO for PrideVMC, and is a certified QPR Gatekeeper Training Instructor.  She resides with the Cary Crew in Greensboro, NC and recognizes the Eno, Sappony, and Shakori nations on whose land she lives and works.



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    Kayla Anderson
    Veterinary Social Worker
    Program for Pet Health Equity
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  • 2.  RE: Free Suicide Prevention Training Session – Wednesday, April 29th

    Posted 04-10-2025 08:28 PM

    Hello Kayla, thank you so much. I signed up. Looking forward to this. 

    Kind regards, 

    Heddie



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    Heddie Leger
    Intern
    IAVSW
    TN
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  • 3.  RE: Free Suicide Prevention Training Session – Wednesday, April 29th

    Posted 04-11-2025 03:43 PM

    You are very welcome, Heddie. I hate that I will be unable to make the session but I would love to hear your takeaways afterwards!



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    Kayla Anderson
    Veterinary Social Worker
    Program for Pet Health Equity
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  • 4.  RE: Free Suicide Prevention Training Session – Wednesday, April 29th

    Posted 04-11-2025 09:48 AM

    This is such an important topic!  Neonatal kitten fosters can have a very difficult time after a hard season. We're starting a new animal rescue. I want to be able to support our fosters as much as we can!



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    rosalie hathcock
    Founder & President
    Family Furst
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  • 5.  RE: Free Suicide Prevention Training Session – Wednesday, April 29th

    Posted 04-11-2025 03:43 PM

    I am glad to have brought this to your attention, Rosalie. The importance of how to support people in crisis cannot be overstated. Thank you for all that you do. I wish you all the best with your animal rescue operations. Do keep us updated!



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    Kayla Anderson
    Veterinary Social Worker
    Program for Pet Health Equity
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