The February Training Tuesday will be the Columbia Protocol to support the Legion’s veteran suicide prevention, Be the One, and will take place on Zoom.
The American Legion is committed to reducing veteran suicide through its Be the One initiative, empowering individuals to break the stigma surrounding mental health and save lives. To support this effort, the February Training Tuesday hosted by the Internal Affairs & Membership Division will be on the Columbia Protocol, the leading evidence-based tool for suicide risk screening. The Columbia Protocol provides a simple, clear framework to identify suicidal thoughts and behaviors, enabling anyone to confidently ask the right questions and take action.
Over 12,500 Legion Family and community members have taken the Columbia Protocol training since last February when the Legion hosted its first class in partnership with Columbia University Lighthouse Project. The American Legion’s year-end goal is to have 100,000 trained in suicide prevention. The next virtual Be the One training session will take place from 2:30-4 p.m. ET on Feb. 19. Register here.
Register for the Feb. 25 Training Tuesday session at 7 p.m. EST. The session will last 90 minutes and will take place on Zoom.
To participate in the training, all attendees must complete both a pre-survey and a post-survey:
· Pre-Survey: Complete Here.
· Post-Survey: A link will be provided at the end of the training.
And visit betheone.org for more information and resources supporting the the Legion’s top priority.
- Dispatch