- 9/30/2008 - 10/1/2008
2008 Suicide Prevention Symposium: Transforming Communities and Lives
Florida Statewide Office of Suicide Prevention
Caribe Royale Resort and Suites
Orlando, FL
This two-day event attracts clinicians, social workers, parents, community members, school personnel, counselors, and mental health and substance abuse professionals to learn about the latest research, best practices, and model programs in suicide prevention. This year, the symposium is being held in conjunction with the Statewide Prevention Conference (Oct. 1-3), one of the largest prevention focused conferences in the nation. Workshop topics include elder, veteran, youth and faith-based populations; transforming communities and lives to promote healthy development; caring for those who have lost loved ones to suicide; addressing trauma; treating at-risk youth; school crisis and school safety; self injury; mental illness; and best practices in suicide prevention. The conference theme, "Transforming Communities and Lives", focuses on each person's ability to contribute to changing the culture to promote healthy development, reduce stigma, improve quality of life, and prevent suicide. The symposium will feature innovative workshops, plenary sessions, and an opportunity for poster presentations that will inspire our work and take us to a new understanding of the problem of suicide. The current conference agenda, registration information, and poster submission procedures can be found on the conference website. Accommodations: The discounted conference rate at the Caribe Royale is $155 for a queen suite (+ applicable fees and taxes); mention the Florida Prevention Conference when making your reservation to get the discounted group rate. (http://www.cariberoyale.com)
Event URL:
http://www.MeetingMasterMinds.com/prevention.htm
Event Contact:
Caitlin Hall-West - 10/1/2008 - 10/4/2008
3rd Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association for Suicide Prevention
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong, INT
The theme for this year's conference is Suicide Research and Prevention in Times of Rapid Change in the Asia Pacific Region: Opportunities and Challenges. Abstract deadline is May 24.
Event URL:
http://csrp.hkuhi/iasp2008/
Event Contact:
- 10/4/2008 - 10/4/2008
Out of Darkness walk
AFSP - Vermont
Burlington
Burlington, VT
"Out of the Darkness Community Walk" is a 5k walk to create awareness and raise funds for research and education for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This will be Vermont's 5th annual walk.
Event URL:
http://www.outofthedarkness.org/
Event Contact:
Linda Livendale
(802) 479-9450 - 10/5/2008 - 10/5/2008
AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walk
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
St. Louis Forest Park in front of the Muny Theater
St Louis, MO
Out Of The Darkness Community Walk is October 5, 2008. This will be the 2nd annual walk, taking place in Forest Park St Louis in front of the MUNY Theater. If you have not registered, you can do so at www.outofthedarkness.org. Signing up on line will save you time the day of the walk. If you want to volunteer for the walk, contact Michelle at www.stlouisprevention.org to let her know you want to volunteer.... always in the need for volunteers! All the funds raised are used in the greater St Louis area, to provide funding for research, funding to other programs to bring awareness, prevention of suicide, for suicide survivors as well as understanding mental illness.
Event URL:
http://www.outofthedarkness.org
Event Contact:
Michelle Hall
314-546-9353 - 10/5/2008 - 10/5/2008
Metro Detroit- Oakland Out of the Darkness Community Walk
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Kensington Metro Park
Milford, MI
Please join us for this fun, inspirational, and exciting event to help raise funds for research and education, educational conferences and programs, to create awareness and reduce stigma about depression, mental illness and suicide. To register for or learn more about this event, please go to www.outofthedarkness.org.
Event URL:
http://www.outofthedarkness.org
Event Contact:
Tammi Landry
248-669-1898 - 10/7/2008 - 10/7/2008
Developing a Comprehensive Action Plan for Preventing College Student Suicide
Maine grantee, Maine Higher Education Alcohol Prevention Partnership
Black Bear Inn
Orono, ME, ME
Training for teams from Maine campuses.
SPRC staff member(s) will be attending this event.
The following presentation(s) will be delivered by SPRC staff at this event: Laurie.
SPRC will be exhibiting at the event.
Event Contact:
Linda Williams - 10/8/2008 - 10/8/2008
Maryland's 20th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference
MD Governor’s Interagency Workgroup on Youth Suicide Prevention
Martin's West 6817 Dogwood Rd.
Baltimore, MD
Maryland's 20th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference. This is the oldest and largest State Suicide Prevention Conference in the country. Conference Theme: In our 20th Year: Building a Culture of Hope. This year's Keynote: Terrie M. Williams Author, Lecturer, Youth Advocate is also the founder of the Stay Strong Foundation. Ms. Williams is the author of the books, "Black Pain" and The Personal Touch".
Event URL:
http://www.regonline.com/mdsuicideconf
Event Contact:
Henry Westray Jr., MSS - 10/8/2008 - 10/8/2008
Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk: Core Competencies for MHP
New York State Office of Mental Health
Clarion University Hotel
Ithaca, NY
This one day workshop for mental health professionals will focus on the core competencies for assesssing and managing suicide risk.
Event Contact:
Patti Sugg
716-885-4219 ext. 221 - 10/10/2008 - 10/10/2008
World Mental Health Day
World Federation for Mental Health
ALexandria, VA, NATL
Event URL:
http://nice.org.uk/website/links/world_federation_for_mental_health.jsp
Event Contact:
703-313-8680 - 10/11/2008 - 10/11/2008
National Depression Screening Day
Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
Wellesley Hills, MA, NATL
Event URL:
http://ndsd@mentalhealthscreening.org
Event Contact:
781-239-0071 - 10/12/2008 - 10/12/2008
Metro-Detroit/Downriver Out of the Darkness Walk
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Lake Erie Metropark
Brownstown, MI
Please join us for this fun, inspirational, and exciting event to help raise funds for research and education, educational conferences and programs, to create awareness and reduce stigma about depression, mental illness and suicide.
Event URL:
http://www.afsp.com
Event Contact:
Tanya Duffy
313-600-4197 - 10/16/2008 - 10/16/2008
AMSR: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals
New York State Office of Mental Health
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Buffalo, NY
This one day course for mental health professionals highlights the core competencies for assessing and managing suicide risk.
Event Contact: - 10/16/2008 - 10/16/2008
Assessing and Managing SR: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals
New York State Office of Mental Health
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Buffalo, NY
This one day workshop for mental health professionals will focus on the core competencies for assessing and managing suicide risk.
Event Contact:
Patti Sugg
716-885-4219 ext. 221 - 10/16/2008 - 10/17/2008
2nd annual Beacon of Hope community event
I Need a Lighthouse, Inc & Hampton Roads Coalition
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
This event includes panel discussions, plenaries and breakout sessions on topics related to suicide prevention. Speakers will address psychological autopsies, depression and the elderly, substance abuse as a symptom of a mental health disorder, emergency response to psychiatric crisis, reducing self-harming behaviors, and more.
Event URL:
http://www.ineedalighthouse.org
Event Contact:
Kathy Wakefield
757-496-9775 - 10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008
Out of the Darkness Walk
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Survival Over Suicide and H.U.G.S.
Freedom Park
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte's 2nd Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a 3-5 mile scenic walk taking place at the scenic Freedom Park. Registration begins at 8:00am. Opening ceremony 10:00 am. Walk at 11:00 am. Proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as well as used locally, to fund research, education, survivor and awareness programs -- both to prevent suicide and to assist those affected by suicide.
Event URL:
http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event
Event Contact:
Pam Puckett
704-929-6190 - 10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008
Memphis Out of the Darkness Community Walk
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Memphis Botanic Garden
Memphis, TN
The Memphis Out of the Darkness Community Walk, one of over 100 community walks taking place across the country this fall, is a scenic walk through the beautiful Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117. Individuals and teams are encouraged to walk in memory of a family member or friend. There is no registration fee, but walkers are encouraged to make a personal contribution and raise funds by obtaining sponsors. The popular bluegrass band, Sorghum Hill, will entertain walk participants. Proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, to fund research, education, survivor and awareness programs - both to prevent suicide and to assist those affected by suicide. Registration 9AM, Walk 10AM
Event URL:
http://www.outofthedarkness.org
Event Contact:
Tonia Howell
901-652-0312 - 10/18/2008 - 10/18/2008
Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Sloan's Lake Park, north entrance
Denver, CO
Help support suicide prevention and education by participating in the Denver Out of the Darkness Walk. Join hundreds of others to commemorate lost loved ones and help create awareness of mental health and depression issues. This is part of a network of walks in the fall season for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. There is no cost to participate, but pledges are appreciated and help the cause. Registration is at 9 a.m. and walk begins at 10 a.m. To register, log on to www.outofthedarkness.org.
Event URL:
http://www.outofthedarkness.org.
Event Contact:
Pam Cress
719-545-6099 - 10/23/2008 - 10/23/2008
Assessing Suicide in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Education System, Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund
Courtyard By Marriott, Denver - Cherry Creek
Denver, CO
This training will provide state-of-the-art clinical information for assessing the increased risk for suicidal behavior in those veterans with a history of Traumatic Brain Injury. At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: 1. Identify the signs of increased risk for suicidal behavior in those with a history of TBI; and 2. recognize the process by which evidence-based means of suicide risk assessment for those with a history of TBI, is established. All registrations must be submitted by October 14, 2008.
Event URL:
http://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19.asp
Event Contact:
Rosemary Iles
801-924-6813 - 10/25/2008 - 10/25/2008
2nd Annual 5K Recovery Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Mosaic Community Services, Inc.
Mosaic Community Services, Inc.
Timonium, MD
October is National Depression Awareness month and Mosaic Community Services is hosting their 2nd Annual 5K Recovery Run to raise awareness of depression and other forms of mental illness. All are welcome to participate and join in the effort to promote recovery and wellness in the community. Participants will receive a tee-shirt, goody bag, and refreshments after the race. Volunteers on Race day are needed. Please contact Maureen Kendall if you would like to volunteer.
Event URL:
http://www.mosaicinc.org
Event Contact:
Maureen Kendal
410-453-9553 - 10/25/2008 - 10/25/2008
Healing and Hope Conference
Michigan Association for Suicide Prevention
Backer College
Owosso, MI
A one day survivor conference to promote healing and offer hope to those left behind from a suicide. The one day conference provides education; shares other survivor experiences who lost a loved one to suicide; and offers self-care to survivors. Also there is a panel dicussion on how first responders provide services when responding to a suicide.
Event Contact:
Larry Lewis
734 782-1641 - 10/29/2008 - 10/31/2008
Training-of-Trainers: Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals
Wheeler Clinic, Inc.
Wheeler Clinic
Plainville, CT
A training of trainers for Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals will occur in Plainville, CT, October 29-30, 2008. Master trainer will be M. David Rudd, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Psychology at Texas Tech University. Trainees successfully completing the course and a practice workshop will be authorized to disseminate the training, usually through a fee-for-service model, under the auspices of the SPRC Training Institute. Persons attending the Training-of-Trainers are chosen from a pool of applicants.
Event Contact:
Jan Hayes - 10/31/2008 - 11/3/2008
3rd Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association for Suicide Prevention
International Association for Suicide Prevention, World Health Organization
Hong Kong Convention Centre
Hong Kong, INT
The Conference theme is Suicide Research and Prevention in Times of Rapid Change in the Asia Pacific Region: Opportunities and Challenges. Sixty percent of the over one million suicides each year occur in Asia. It will provide a forum for academics, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors to identify promising new prevention and intervention methods and to encourage the development of effective and evidence-based preventive measures in Asian Pacific countries.
SPRC staff member(s) Mort Silverman will be attending this event.
The following presentation(s) will be delivered by SPRC staff at this event: Mort Silverman on Best Practices Registry--in plenary on program evaluation, along with Brian Mishara.
SPRC will be exhibiting at the event.
Event URL:
http://csrp.hku.hk/iasp2008/
Event Contact:
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