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23rd Annual Nate Chute - Banked Slalom & Boardercross

1/11/2022

 
Please join us for the 22nd Annual Nate Chute, the second longest running snowboard banked slalom in the US, and third longest in North America. Proceeds help to raise money for a great cause - the Nate Chute Foundation. The courses are fun, the community is great, and you will likely get a bunch of cool stuff. The overall winners of the Open Men's and Open Women's divisions will earn an entry to next year's Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom.

Registration opens January 19th, 2022, at 12pm.

For more event details, & to register, please visit the Whitefish Mountain Resort's Events Page!

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Talk Saves Lives

11/12/2021

 
Wednesday, January 12th, 2022    6PM - 7:30PM
​Virtual training

​A brief introduction to suicide prevention 
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Suicide can be prevented. This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. 

Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe.
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Register Here

Grief Event: Finding Light During the Holidays

11/1/2021

 
Monday, November 8th 4PM - 6PM and Saturday, November 13th 4:30PM - 6PM
Please reach out to Rachel at info@natechutefoundation.org or 406-730-2521 with any questions!

QPR training for LGBTQ+ with Glacier queer alliance

10/12/2021

 
Monday, October 25th from 6pm - 8pm
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The Nate Chute Foundation, in partnership with the Glacier Queer Alliance, will be presenting a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training for LGBTQ+ folks and allies. This is a free educational opportunity

LGBTQ+ folks typically suffer from depression and suicide ideation at a rate 5 times that of the general public! Help reduce these rates in our community by knowing the signs and how to get people to the help they need.

This talk can be attended in-person and via zoom!


Join the Zoom

FLATHEAD VALLEY PARENTS' NIGHT

9/29/2021

 
Thursday, October 7th at 7pm via Zoom
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Helping Youth in Challenging Times with Dr. Scott Poland

9/24/2021

 
Monday, September 27th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Suicide prevention is everyone's responsibility. National expert in suicide prevention, Dr. Scott Poland, will be speaking at Canvas Church on Monday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. This presentation is secular, and all are welcome in this community space. If you would prefer to watch from home, you can access the live stream via natechutefoundation.org starting at 6pm on Monday, September 27th. This informational session is for all parents and concerned adult community members.

This event is sponsored by the Nate Chute Foundation, Kalispell Public Schools, Glacier Bank, Park Side Credit Union, and Logan Health.
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Suicide Prevention in the Workplace: a free, virtual training

5/25/2021

 
Monday, June 28th, 2021 at 12PM MST - 1PM MST
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In partnership with the Flathead City County Health Department, we present a virtual training to provide workplaces with resources and information to prevent suicide and support the wellness of their employees. 

We will cover:
-The warning signs of suicide
-How to assess for risk of suicide
-Safety planning intervention strategies
-Resources and other supports
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Please register in advance using the button below.

Register

SOS: Signs of Suicide for Parents of School-Age Youth

4/29/2021

 
Monday, May 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM MDT – 6:30 PM MDT
Join the Nate Chute Foundation for this free, virtual 60-minute presentation on how to talk about mental health and suicide with your children.

During this presentation, we will cover:
-Youth suicide prevention basics
-ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell)
-What to do when your child ACTs
-Building coping skills
-Resources

Created by MindWise Inc, SOS: Signs of Suicide is an evidence-based suicide-prevention curriculum that the Nate Chute Foundation delivers to most 7th and 9th-grade health classrooms throughout the valley.
Join the Zoom

Suicide Assessment and Treatment Planning: a Strengths-Based Approach for Clinicians (Virtual)

3/11/2021

 

Free Professional Development Opportunity
April 13th & 20th from 4:15-7:15 pm (2-part series)

Interested in learning a new approach to suicide assessment and treatment? John Sommers-Flanagan, professor of counselor education at the University of Montana, will be leading an innovative professional development opportunity on strengths-based suicide prevention.
Founded on current research and national best-practices, this workshop will help you:
- Understand the limits of suicide risk factor assessment
- Use creative approaches to connect with distressed clients, while collecting useful assessment information
- Respond compassionately and effectively to client hopelessness, irritability, passive suicidality, and more
- Initiate collaborative safety and treatment planning protocols

​Click here to register.

​Licenced clinicians only, please.
6 Contact Hours or 6 OPI Credits available
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12/17/2020 Virtual QPR Training for Therapists and Mental Health Professionals

12/9/2020

 
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Free Virtual QPR Training for
​Therapists and
Mental Health Professionals
Thursday, December 17th
9 am to 11 am MST
Zoom Platform

Register in advance here.

Join the Nate Chute Foundation for this free, virtual suicide prevention training of QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer. We will be focusing on information and tools specifically tailored for mental health providers. CEUs are available for completing this Gatekeeper Training.
Register Here
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