In 2018, Vanessa McNeill launched Montana Social Scientists, LLC (MSS), providing Continuing Education (CEUs) to licensees through state Boards of Behavioral Health (LCPCs, LACs, LCSWs, LMFTs), Boards of Psychology, Offices of Public Instruction (teachers), and Boards of Nursing. Since Covid-19, most states in the U.S. now accept our Certificates for virtual workshops. McNeill has since expanded to Pacific Northwest Social Scientists (PNWSS), LLC offering Suicide Prevention Workshops.
Most states now have a minimum CEU requirement in suicide prevention for mental health providers. PNWSS offers unique virtual workshops (live and recorded) for suicide prevention, contracting with Subject Matter Experts from a variety of disciplines to deliver presentations and education on the latest research and updated mental health protocols. PNWSS partners with organizations to raise mental health awareness and suicide prevention. PNWSS customizes classes and workshops to meet organization’s needs, including offering group rates! McNeill also has experience working directly with the CDC and DPHHS for grant evaluations. Over the past 8 years, Vanessa has taught live and online. She is currently an Adjunct Instructor of Psychology at University of Montana-Helena College. Her academic work experience (during her Master’s program and after) comprised rigorous research and five subsequent journal publications in the area of suicide prevention:
Gender Moderated and RSA Mediated effects of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure on Behavior Problems at age 7
The Perceived Stigma Reduction Expressed by Young Adults in Response to Suicide Prevention Videos
A Look at Culture and Stigma of Suicide: Textual Analysis of Community Theatre Performances
A Theater Intervention to Promote Communication and Disclosure of Suicidal Ideation
Preventing Suicide in Montana: A Community-Based Theatre Intervention