Means Matter & Firearms Training for Mental Health Professionals

205 Church Hill Road,Augusta ME 04330

10 September, 2021

Description

This training is intended for mental health professionals who work with Veterans and/ or their family members. The Maine Safer Homes Taskforce (MSHT) will be hosting a training event for mental health professionals who work with Veterans and/ or their families. The purpose of this event will be to help professionals better understand military culture and why firearms play an important role to Veterans. Instructional topics will include a paneled event with four Veterans, peer-to-peer mentoring, and role-playing. From these exercises and scenarios, the goal is to discuss the importance of Veteran safety plans that involve a system of supports that includes their family and friends. The second part of the training will be more hands-on; certified NRA instructors will do an Introduction to Firearms Safety. This will be done by Craig Gerry, NRA Certified Instructor: & Greg McNeal, Marine Corps Ret. & Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Veterans' Liaison. The purpose of this part of the program will be to provide firearms safety training as well as hands-on experience with guns as well as how to put safety locks on guns. When & Where: September 10, 2021 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Lunch: Please bring your own Address: Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Headquarters L.L. Bean Conference Center 205 Church Hill Road in Augusta Please contact Sarah Sherman if you have any questions or concerns regarding the event. Email: [email protected] If you have any questions regarding orders or eventbrite please contact Aaron Burke. Email: [email protected] Sponsored by the Maine Safer Homes Taskforce