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Suicide Prevention Summit
Thursday, September 17, 2020
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CENTRAL TIME
Increase your understanding of suicide, its prevalence and the risk factors for specific populations, and acquire tools for prevention, assessment and intervention.
An online/virtual event is planned for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online Conference Benefits
In the interest of Public Health,the 2020 Suicide Prevention Summit will be offered through Internet-based technology.
- No travel or associated travel costs
- Video presentations
- Question and answer sessions
- Valid, diverse and meaningful resources
- UW-La Crosse Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available
- Access recorded event until October 1, 2020
Who should attend:
| Psychologists Social workers and counselors Teachers School counselors Clergy and pastoral care Law enforcement officials |
Nurses Paramedics Medical assistants Youth leaders Student service personnel Interested/affected community members |
In partnership:
La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative
UW-La Crosse Extended Learning
Suicide Prevention Summit Planning Committee Members
Nicole Balsama, Community Member, La Crosse Dance Centre
Jaimie Basina, CSW, La Crosse County Human Services
Tim Blumentritt, B.S.W., Care Center
Julie Dietz, B.S.N, La Crosse County Health Department
Vicky Gundersen, Community Participant and Parent Advocate
Jeannie Hanley, Ed.D., UW-La Crosse Emeritus
Christine Hughes, M.S.W., UW-La Crosse
Jane Hulke, Community Member
Amy Kuester, CRS, Great Rivers 211
Deb Mahr, R.N., Kaitlin's Table
Jenny Root, CSW, La Crosse County Human Services
Judy Shoults, Community Member
Deb Stelmach, Driftless Recovery Services
Maria Towle, MSW, APSW, SAC-IT, Stein Counseling & Consulting Services LTD
Tim Vodak, Community Member
