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Overview - Spring 2020
Overview - Spring 2020
T h e F i r e W a t c h - 2 0 2 0Agenda
The Challenge
The Structure
The Strategic Plan
The Program Plan
SAMHSA Crisis Intercept Mapping SAMHSA Governor’s Challenge Military/Veteran Resources Guide Watch Stander Program (the “10k”)
The Funding The Timeline
The Challenge
St. Johns
Nassau
Duval
Clay
Baker Each County designated one County Commissioner to serve as a liaison between the Fire Watch Council and the respective County Commission
Established 3 Subcommittees –Veterans in Crisis, Programs, Comms
The Fire Watch Council was formed by Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns Counties in November 2019 pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, to coordinate regional efforts to reduce military veteran suicides in Northeast Florida.
Each County contributed seed funding and a Council Member
Established 2 standing committees -Rules, Finance
Must comply with Florida Sunshine laws
The Structure
Vision Beliefs Mission Values
End veteran suicide in Northeast Florida.
Reinforce the 5-county area as the most military
and veteran-friendly community in the U.S.
We believe that the more opportunities we can provide to alter a
veteran’s unique trajectory toward acute crisis, the lower we can
drive the rate of veteran suicide.
Build a 10,000+ peer-to-peer, early intervention
veteran network designed to pre-empt crisis
conditions by connecting veterans to each other and to the community resources available to
them. We will also identify and shore up weaknesses in the community’s crisis care continuum in order
to prevent veteran suicide.
Collaborative
Transparent
Evidence-Based
The Strategy
Awareness & Outreach – Connecting Veterans Military/Veteran Resource Guide Watch Stander Program (the “10k”) Events & Newsletters Other Outreach Programs
Community Coordination – Strengthening Prevention SAMHSA Crisis Intercept Mapping SAMHSA Governor’s Challenge (representing NE Florida) Data Collection (NEFL suicide rate) Micro Grants to bolster resources Advocacy for veteran suicide issues Other Prevention Programs
The Program Plan
Watch Stander Program
Other Outreach Programs
Mil/Veteran Resource
Guide
SAMHSA Crisis
Intercept Mapping
Data Collection
Micro Grants
Other Prevention Programs
Newsletters & Events
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More detail on next charts
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has developed the Crisis Intercept Mapping process for Military and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
This helps communities identify weakness and strengthen the delivery of evidence-based suicide prevention policies and crisis care practices.
The Fire Watch invited SAMHSA to deliver a 2-day workshop on April 15/16 in Northeast Florida. This has been postponed to June or July due to coronavirus.
Participants will include first responders, health care providers, mental health providers, military representatives and veteran service organizations from all 5 counties.
The output from this workshop will become part of the data and evidence set that The Fire Watch will use to create, launch track and assess new outreach and coordination programs as well as future grants.
SAMHSA Crisis Intercept Mapping Watch Stander Program Other Outreach ProgramsVeteran Resource GuideSAMHSA Crisis
Intercept Mapping
Data Collecti
on
Micro Grants
Other Preventio
n Programs
Newsletters & Events
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SAMHSA Governor’s Challenge
• The Fire Watch has been invited by the Florida Department of Veteran’s Affairs to represent Northeast Florida in the Governor’s veteran suicide prevention initiative
• FDVA and The Fire Watch attended a “best practice” conference in DC in February and will be building a state-wide plan over the course of 2020
• This plan will coordinate with the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (“PREVENTS”) due April 2020
Watch Stander Program
Other Outreach Programs
Veteran Resource
Guide
SAMHSA Crisis Intercept Mapping
Data Collecti
on
Micro Grants
Other Preventio
n Programs
Newsletters & Events
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Military/Veteran Resource Guide
• Developing in conjunction with Mission United (2-1-1)
• Will host on The Fire Watch website
• Will easily connect military, veterans and families to Benefits Counselors and to Resources & Services o Benefits Counselors will include 2-1-1, County VSOs, VAo Resources & Assistance will include links to Housing, Health Care,
Food, Transportation, Education, Hiring, Legal Aid, Homelessness, Home Loans, Recreation, Burial, etc.
• First version published: www.thefirewatch.org/resources
• Some examples:www.michiganveterans.comwww.texvet.org
Watch Stander Program
Other Outreach Programs
Veteran Resource
Guide
SAMHSA Crisis Intercept Mapping
Data Collecti
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Micro Grants
Other Preventio
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Newsletters & Events
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Watch Stander Program
A peer-to-peer program designed to connect veterans to each other and to crisis and pre-crisis resources
Goal is to establish kinship and destigmatize that asking for help is a sign of weakness
The program will be non-clinical … we are mobilizing peers to watch out for, and reach out to, each other
• We are not building a mental health organization
We will also identify and help ‘hidden populations’ of disconnected veterans, including rural veterans, homeless veterans and transient veterans passing through Northeast Florida
Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) will be our partners
• We will not replicate what VSOs do, but rather direct veterans in need to them
We will also bring a sense of purpose to veterans … ‘veterans watching out for veterans’
Watch Stander Program
Other Outreach Programs
Veteran Resource
Guide
SAMHSA Crisis Intercept Mapping
Data Collecti
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Micro Grants
Other Preventio
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Newsletters & Events
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Watch Stander Program (continued)
Watch Stander
• Open to all veterans, Guard, and reservists in Northeast Florida
• Must pass 45 min online training created by Psych Armor … focus is on identifying risk factors and connecting veterans in crisis to immediate assistance and veterans in need to available resources
• Will learn to navigate the Veteran Resource Guide
• Sign pledge
• Attend 3 veteran events per year
Squad Leader Team Leader
• Must pass all requirements of a Watch Stander
• Additionally:
Must complete full Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Veterans
Must attend 5 veteran events per year
Must sign up 10 Watch Standers
• Must pass all requirements of a Squad Leader
• Additionally:
Must organize 2 veteran events in their local area or interest group
Must sign up 25 Watch Standers
All participants will received signed certificate, wallet card, Fire Watch wrist band
Watch Stander Program
Other Outreach Programs
Veteran Resource
Guide
SAMHSA Crisis Intercept Mapping
Data Collecti
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Micro Grants
Other Preventio
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Newsletters & Events
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Watch Stander Program (continued)
Watch Stander Pledge Non-Veterans
• Civilian ‘Veteran Champions’ are welcome and invited to be Watch Standers
• Must pass all requirements of a Watch Stander but with the following additions:
Must take an extra 20 min course design for civilians to learn how to speak to military members, veterans and their families
Must volunteer at 4 veteran events per year
I pledge to make it my mission to Stand Watch for myself and others in order to prevent veteran suicide.
I will regularly connect with my fellow veterans and be vigilant to their concerns.
I will create an environment where asking for help and reaching out to others is a sign of strength.
I will reach out to a fellow veteran when I sense concern and ask, “How can I help?”
I will familiarize myself with the veteran resources available to me and others.
I will consult with a professional if I believe a veteran in need requires assistance.
I understand that, by standing watch for myself and others, I am helping to save lives.
Watch Stander Program
Other Outreach Programs
Veteran Resource
Guide
SAMHSA Crisis Intercept Mapping
Data Collecti
on
Micro Grants
Other Preventio
n Programs
Newsletters & Events
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K9s For Warriors providing in-kind start-up executive, marketing, web, app, and IT services
CoJ is Fiscal Agent
Other funding sources will include State appropriation, Federal grants, foundation, corporation and individual donations
The Funding
The 5 county initial financial contributions sum to ~ $100k
The TimelinePhases
1. Initiation (Q4 2019 - Done) Develop, pass, sign the interlocal agreement among all 5 counties
2. Organization (Q1 2020): Elect Chair, establish committees, conduct public meetings, develop plan
3. Implementation (Q2 - ) Implement outreach and coordination programs, grow Watch Standers >10k
Q1 2020 Q2 2020 Q3 2020 Q4 2020
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Public Meetings in each of 5 Counties
Launch Program Plan
Community Outreach (Programs Subcommittee)
Community Coordination (Veterans in Crisis Subcommittee)
SAMHSA Crisis Intercept Mapping Workshop
Hard Site/App Launch, including Resources Guide and Event Calendar
Watch Stander Program Launch
Veterans Day Celebration
Regional Veteran Suicide Data / Analysis
Establish By Laws, Set Committees; Hire Exec. Dir.;
Draft Preliminary Plan
Soft Site/App Launch
10K+
SAMHSA Governor’s Challenge Conference
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