ASIST Suicide Intervention Training for Those Supporting Older Adults
Date/Time: May 7th and 8th, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Medford, Oregon
Description: Lunch and refreshment provided!
This is a fully funded Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) for individuals who work with or support older adults. ASIST is an internationally recognized, evidence-based training that equips participants with practical skills to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide, have a supportive conversation, and help connect them to safety and support.
Space is limited, to register email Angela Franklin at afranklin@optionsonline.org
Cost: Free!
Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
Date/Time: May 7th, 10-5pm eastern time, hourly sessions
Location: Virtual
Description: On May 7, 2026, National Council on Aging will host their 9th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. This year’s sessions highlight suicide prevention, workforce and community-based mental health strategies, evidence-based programs, and more. The welcome session will feature a conversation between NCOA President and CEO Ramsey Alwin, and mental health advocate Kevin Briggs, known as the "Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge". See the detailed agenda for more information.
Cost: Free!
Meet the 4Ms: Better Care for Older Adults
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 12-1:30pm Pacific
Location: Zoom
Description: Join Dr. Katie Drago for an introduction to Age-Friendly Health Systems and the 4Ms framework — a evidence-based approach to caring for older adults that focuses on What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility.
Consider the normal changes of aging and other factors that confer unique vulnerability of older adults
Overview the Age Friendly Health Systems movement and explore the 4Ms framework
Explore the application of the 4Ms framework to behavioral health, case management and how it can support person centered care
1.5 CEUs!
Cost: Free!