25th Annual Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Conference

Event description
Funded by BSAS
No
Introductory level
No

Please click the "Workshop Descriptions" tab to view Workshop Descriptions and Agenda

Conference Objectives: 

  • Increase awareness of suicide as a public health issue by gaining new knowledge in the field of suicide prevention
  • Gain knowledge about the special needs of suicide survivors and survivors of suicide attempts through various workshops and networking
  • Enhance suicide assessment and intervention skills by participating in various workshops instructed by leaders in the field 
  • Learn more about the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention by attending a reception hosted by the Coalition or visiting the exhibit tables

Who Should Attend?

Public health and mental health professionals, social workers, nurses, public safety officials, first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, corrections personnel, community leaders and advocates, survivors, counselors, clergy and faith community leaders, educators and school administrators, elder service staff, persons working with youth programs, LGBTQ+ community advocates and service providers, providers of veterans? services and allies and anyone interested in preventing self-harm and suicide in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Credential(s) Type of Continuing Education Credit (optional) Number of credits/hours/units etc. offered
CAC/CADAC, CAS, LADC I, II, LADC Assist, LMHC, LMFT, RN/LPN, SW
CEs
5.50 hours/day
Psychologist (APA) - Psychologists MUST attend the entire course
CEs
5.50 hours/day
Details
Presenter
Multiple
Event date
to
Attendance mode
In Person
Address

Four Points by Sheraton Norwood Hotel & Conference Center
1125 Boston Providence Turnpike
Norwood, MA 02062
United States

Cost
Multiple Fees - (please see fees page of the brochure)
Contact
Laura Guida
Phone
(508) 752-7313
Position
Training Coordinator
Organization
Adept Educational Institute, Inc.
Email