- 3/2/2010 - 3/2/2010
8th Annual Suicide Prevention Day at the Capitol
Suicide Prevention Action Network - Georgia
State Capitol
Atlanta, GA
Join us for this years Legislative Institute! Hike the Hill with other Survivors, Family and Friends bringing the voice of our communities to the ears of the Georgia legislators!
Event Contact:
Sheri McGuinness
770-354-7616 - 3/4/2010 - 3/4/2010
Clinicians As Survivors of Suicide Loss
NAMI NH, NH Suicide Prevention Council
Concord NH
Concord, NH
From noon to 1:30 at New Hampshire Hospital. Research indicates that the suicide death of a client can have a profound personal and professional impact on clinicians working in the mental health field. Likewise the death of a family member, friend or colleague can also take an emotional and professional toll. Too often clinician survivors receive inadequate support in navigating the difficult legal, ethical, personal and performance related issues which can occur in the aftermath of a suicide death. This workshop will explore these difficult challenges and will include a panel of clinician survivors who will discuss how suicide death has impacted them. As a result of this workshop participants will be able to: 1. Discuss results of research related to the impact of suicide on clinicians 2. Understand the personal and professional impact suicide has on clinicians 3. Discuss legal and ethical considerations for clinicians after a suicide death 4. Develop a process for supporting clinical staff after a suicide death
Event Contact:
Ken Norton
603-225-5359 - 3/4/2010 - 3/7/2010
Anxiety Across the Lifespan: Practical Integration of Basic and Clinical Approaches
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Baltimore, MD
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America Annual Conference is the premier professional meeting on the science and treatment of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders in adults and children. The Annual Conference provides the best value for your clinical or research needs. You will have the opportunity to network with renowned anxiety disorders experts and learn about the latest treatments and groundbreaking research. Nearly 700 health professionals and researchers — psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, therapists, nurses, physicians, clinical researchers, and basic neuroscientists — are expected to attend. ADAA offers up to 30 CE and CME credits. If you treat patients who have anxiety disorders or conduct research on anxiety and related disorders, you need to attend the ADAA Annual Conference. ADAA members receive a registration discount. Join ADAA. PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND STATEMENT OF NEED The Annual Conference of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America is designed to meet the educational needs of members and nonmember clinicians and researchers. Current data suggests that in any given year more than 40 million adults in the United States suffer from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are the most commonly diagnosed disorders in children. ADAA members are among the leading experts in the field of anxiety disorders. Many researchers identify the underlying mechanisms for these disorders and develop new treatment strategies, as well as conduct research on effectiveness. The desired results for the meeting are that attendees learn the latest developments in preclinical and clinical research, translate this knowledge to clinicians, and develop new skills and techniques to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of anxiety disorders.
Event URL:
http://www.adaa.org/conference&events/AnnualConference.asp
Event Contact:
Marta Martinez
240-485-1032 - 3/8/2010 - 3/9/2010
AFSP/SPAN USA 2010 Public Policy Legislative Institute
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and SPAN USA
Embassy Suites Old Town Alexandria, VA
Washington DC, DC
Training with legislative focus followed by a day of Hill visits with Congressional representatives and senators
Event URL:
http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_ID=705D286E-CF1C-2465-1EC69D0BA725E5A8
Event Contact:
Robert Gebbia - 3/12/2010 - 3/13/2010
Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group Facilitator Training
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Newark, NJ
Learn how to start and facilitate a support group for survivors of suicide loss. This training is appropriate both for survivors of suicide loss who would like to start a new group, as well as those who currently facilitate a group and would like to increase their knowledge and skills. Mental health professionals are also welcome. Although professional education credits are not available, we will provide a letter confirming attendance upon request. Note: In order to create an environment in which participants can best develop and practice the skills necessary to facilitate a group effectively, we ask that survivors wait at least 2 years after the loss of their loved one before attending. (This training program is not meant to serve as a healing conference; you can find information about healing conferences at www.afsp.org/survivorday or you can call 1-888-333-AFSP).
Event URL:
http://www.afsp.org/facilitatortraining
Event Contact:
Rebecca Thorp
212-363-3500 x33 - 3/12/2010 - 3/12/2010 8:30:00 AM ET
Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk: Core Competencies for Mental Health Professionals
Pine Rest
300 68th St
Grand Rapids, MI
This workshop is being offered through grant number SM58392 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of Northwest Indiana Suicide Prevention Council and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.
Event URL:
http://http://sprc.cvent.com/event/Pinerest
Event Contact:
Isaiah Branton - 3/14/2010 - 3/14/2010
Rita Project Studio-Every Sunday
Rita Project Inc.
American Visionary Arts Museum 800 Key Highway Baltimore MD.
Baltimore, MD
Rita Project is a non-profit 501 3c organization devoted to using the arts to help survivors connect with the power of creation, and in doing so, foster transformation. Rita Project holds weekly Open Studios on Sundays from 1-3pm. If you have lost someone to suicide or have attempted suicide, please join us. Register by emailing: info@ritaproject.org
Event URL:
http://
Event Contact:
Kim Strouse
410-627-9668 - 3/15/2010 - 3/18/2010
Garrett Lee Smith State & Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention Meeting
SAMHSA, SPRC
Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
SAMHSA is pleased to announce that the FY 2009 Garrett Lee Smith State & Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention Meeting will be held on March 15-18, 2010 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The first national suicide prevention meeting was held in Nevada in 1998 and resulted in the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. This state has held and continues to hold an important role in suicide prevention efforts. Nevada’s senior senator has been a staunch supporter of suicide prevention and the hotel and per diem rates in Las Vegas are favorable: We were able to negotiate a hotel rate of $79 plus tax for our meeting. The government lodging rate for Las Vegas (referred to often as the per diem rate) is $126 plus tax. The state of Nevada has had a GLS grant and currently, the Indian Health Board of Nevada is funded through the GLS program. As you know, GLS grantees are required to send three to five representatives to the meeting, including the Project Director, the Evaluator and, if possible, at least one member of the program’s public-private coalition. We also recommend that you send the person who manages your program implementation. For Tribal Grantees: Please plan on arriving Sunday afternoon, March 14, so that you can participate in the Tribal Grantee day beginning Monday morning, March 15. Please plan to stay through noon on Thursday, March 18. For State Grantees: Please plan on arriving Monday afternoon, March 15, so that you can participate in the State and Tribal meeting beginning Tuesday morning, March 16. Please plan to stay through noon on Thursday, March 18. Although Cohort 3 grantees (funded in 2007) have already met grant requirements by attending the last two annual meetings, SAMHSA cordially invites and encourages Cohort 3 to join us, learn with us, and pass on your “lessons learned” to more recent grant recipients. Our thanks to those of you who completed the recent survey on the 2010 grantee meeting. SAMHSA, SPRC, and Macro cross-site staff will use your feedback to develop an agenda with topics and structure to best serve your needs. In the coming weeks, we will asking for grantees to submit abstracts for presentations during the State and Tribal portion of the meeting. Key reminder: All expenses are to be covered by your individual grant funds unless you are on a no cost extension. Stay tuned for more detailed information, including a call for abstracts. We will send you more information on conference registration, travel, and hotel reservations in the coming months. We look forward to seeing you in March!
Event Contact:
- 3/24/2010 - 3/24/2010
Suicide Prevention Day at the Capitol
Statewide Office of Suicide Prevention
The Capitol Building
Tallahassee, FL
Suicide Prevention Day at the Capitol is an annual statewide event to promote education and awareness. This event has come to be recognized as a landmark event in yearly prevention efforts and attracts the attention of multiple organizations and hundreds of participants. Grassroots organizations, state agencies, survivors, students, and community members come from around the state to advocate for suicide prevention related policy. Organizations set up exhibit booths in the Capitol rotunda and a press conference is held to educate the public about the pubic health problem of suicide.
Event URL:
http://www.helppromotehope.com/index.php
Event Contact:
Allyson Adolphson - 3/26/2010 - 3/26/2010
Suicide Assessment Clinician Training
Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program
Medical Care Development
Augusta, ME
This training is designed for mental health professionals working in clinical roles. Though master’s level training is not required, a strong working knowledge of mental health clinical work is. This workshop will be useful for clinical professionals working with people of all ages including school and college counselors and nurses, therapists in agency or private practice, primary care providers, and crisis clinicians.
Event URL:
http://www.maine.gov/suicide/trainings/index.htm
Event Contact:
Joanne De Campos
207-622-7566 x202 - 3/29/2010 - 3/29/2010
Is Your School Ready To Prevent Suicide?
Hazelden Publishing
Virtual
Virtual, WEB
This presentation will help you: 1) understand the issue of teen suicide and its prevalence 2) describe the essential elements in an effective suicide prevention program 3) determine the next steps for developing a program for your school and community 4) review a comprehensive, evidence-based program called Lifelines to determine if it's a good fit for your school Presenters: Sue Thomas, Hazelden Publishing (Introductions) R. Scott Fritz, Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide Alan L. Berman, PhD, American Association of Suicidology Maureen Underwood, Lifelines author and suicide prevention expert
Event URL:
https://hazelden.webex.com/hazelden/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=964034162
Event Contact:
Sue Thomas - 3/30/2010 - 3/30/2010
Linking Together a Chain of Care: How Clinicians Can Prevent Suicide
SPRC Training Institute
Virtual
Virtual, WEB
SPRC presents a free Webinar: Linking Together a Chain of Care: How Clinicians Can Prevent Suicide. Tuesday, March 30, 3:00-4:30 Eastern Time. An overview of the rapidly developing evidence-base for best clinical practices in suicide prevention. This webinar is suitable for a wide range of individuals working in suicide prevention spanning from those planning and implementing comprehensive suicide prevention programs across states, tribes, and communities to those managing delivery points of health and behavioral health care. Participants will be able to: Articulate the rationale for a chain of care across systems and access and apply a variety of clinical tools to support suicide prevention practices in a range of clinical settings. David Litts, O.D., Director of Science and Policy, SPRC is the presenter for this webinar with Morton Silverman, M.D., Senior Advisor, SPRC, and Richard McKeon, Ph.D., M.P.H., Center for Mental Health Services, SAMHSA as discussants.
Event URL:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/S/R2PWebinar-ChainofCare
Event Contact:
Tiffany Kim
202.572.3717
The SPRC is supported by a grant (1 U79 SM57392-05) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). No official endorsement by SAMHSA or DHHS for the information on this web site is intended or should be inferred.
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