By RYAN SKAITH
Missouri Western State University will host a Military Suicide Prevention Training Day on Wednesday, Jan. 14, to provide specialized intervention tools for the campus and local community.
The event will take place in Murphy Hall, room 201.
The program aims to equip professionals and educators with the skills necessary to assist those who have served in the armed forces. Gabbie Falletta, director of the Center for Military and Veterans Services, emphasized that the initiative is about building a proactive network of support.
“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,” Falletta said.
The university has organized the training into three distinct sessions tailored to specific professional roles:
- Counselors: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Law enforcement officers: 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- MoWest faculty and staff: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The event is a collaborative effort 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.
Those seeking more information may call 816-271-4111.