safeTALK workshop on September 22, 2011 register by September 15

A one-day, 3 hour workshop for community members with all levels of helping experience interested in learning practical skills to competently and confidently connect a person at risk of suicide to help.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be prepared as an alert helper:

• Capitalize on opportunities to help someone with thoughts of suicide
• Recognize when a person might be having thoughts of suicide
• Engage in direct and open discussion about suicide
• Identify resources available to help and connect a person at-risk for suicide
• Have confidence in being an effective resource yourself
• Be part of a team improving the community’s response to suicide

Cost: $40: Includes materials and refreshments. Discounts: $10 for social work/counseling students and for agencies with 3 or more attendees. There are a limited number of scholarships available on a first come first served basis.

Date: September 22, 2011 - 9:00 to Noon. Registration begins at 8:30am.

Location: NMC University Center, Room 07, 2200 Dendrinos Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684

Space is limited – register today; registration due by September 15

Receive 3 Social Work CE Hours

Presented by: Jason Simpkins, LMSW, Third Level Crisis Center

Click here to download the registration form. For more information, call Third Level at (231) 922-4800 or (800) 442-7315 and ask for Jason or Elizabeth.

ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Tuesday, August 30th & Wednesday, August 31st

A two-day workshop for friends, mental health professionals, social workers and all others interested in learning the skills to competently and confidently intervene with a person at risk of suicide. 

ASIST is for anyone concerned about the threat of suicide. You need not be a mental health professional to learn and to use these skills. Most people considering suicide share their distress and their intent. Training can help us see and respond to these invitations for help. It can give you the confidence to ask about suicide if you are concerned about someone’s safety. It can provide you with the tools to help prevent the immediate risk of suicide. The emphasis of the ASIST workshop is on suicide first aid--helping a person at risk stay safe and seek further help.

Cost: $100: Has been subsidized by a grant and includes materials, lunch and refreshments. Discounts: $25 for social work/counseling students and agencies with 3 or more attendees. Full Scholarships: One per school building staff who attends. A limited additional number available on a first come first served basis.

Date: August 30 and 31 Tuesday and Wednesday - 8:30 to 5:00

Location: Oleson Center for Continuing Education, Main Campus NMC, 1881 College Drive Traverse City

Space is limited – register today; registration due by August 22

Pending: 15 Social Work CE Hours, 13 related MCBAP Contact Hours, and 1.3 School Counselor SB-CEU.

Presented by: Jason Simpkins, LMSW and Mickie Jannazzo, LMSW, LPC Third Level Crisis Center

Get the ASIST training registration here

Hoopin' for the Homeless a huge success!!!

We would like to thank Hoopin' For The Health Of It® & Auntie Anne's Pretzels - West Michigan for planning the Hoopin' for the Homeless fundraiser on Saturday at the Grand Traverse Mall. Thank you to everyone one who raised money through pledges, to those who donate & participated & helped to make this event a huge su...ccess by raising nearly $1300 for Pete's Place Youth Shelter.See More

Thanks To Lil Bo Pub and Grill!

Third Level would like to thank Nancy Freund, owner of Lil Bo Pub & Grille, for raising $2030 at a fundraiser held at her pub on March 7th for Third Level's Transitional Living Program.  Lil Bo donated 50% of sales, 25% of tips & all money raised from a silent auction & raffle. Thank you to everyone who donated items for the silent auction & raffle.  Thank you also to everyone who came in support of this event.  A huge thank you goes out to the great entertainment of The Corvairs.....Rockin Blues music from rock to blues & everything in between for donating their time & CDs to the raffle.  The money raised will go to transitional living apartments where youth coming out of foster care or homelessness can live while they learn skills to live independently.  Nancy has been instrumental in raising $5650 for the program this past year & we are grateful for her support.

Many thanks to The Bay Leaf for hosting a fundraiser on Sunday, February 27!

Money raised through donations & a silent auction went to support Pete's Place Youth Shelter, where our community's vulnerable youth can find shelter, food, clothing, & a chance to succeed!  We would also like to thank Mark & Ginger Haworth with Right Response for planning & organizing this fun event & helping to raise nearly $1400 for Pete's Place.

    A huge thank you goes out to the great entertainment of Bill Dungjen for his performance & for donating his time to entertain us & thank you to everyone who came in support of this event.  Cost was a $20 donation at the door for a sampling of a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres provided by Executive Chef Adam McMarlin, a Right Response First Aid Kit donated to Third Level Crisis Center for the teen survival kits & a cash donation to Pete's Place as well.

The Bay Leaf offers a warm & inviting atmosphere with rustic cuisine utilizing local products as they maintain high standards for service.   Thank you to the General Manager Denny Fitzpatrick and owner Dan Kelly & The Bay Leaf staff & volunteers for helping to make this event a great success!