Suicide Prevention Summit 2008

September 22, 2008 Eau Claire, WI

Changing Attitudes | Saving Lives

Suicide Prevention Summit 2008

Save a Life through Intervention and Awareness

Understand the full scope of the problem in our region
Get information on available resources
Learn QPR – Questions, Persuade and Refer:: Three simple steps to help you save a life from suicide.

Suicide is a serious public health problem in our community.

In 2006, within the Eau Claire/Chippewa 2-County region

25 residents died by suicide
217 residents were hospitalized with self-inflicted injuries
79 emergency department visits were suicide-related

Suicide is a serious public health problem in our state.

It Is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 15 – 24
One in five school students reported seriously considering suicide
Adult working men and women ages 25 – 64 represent more than two-thirds of the total suicides
Males age 75 and older are three times more likely to commit suicide than the general population
In 2004 alone, 660 Wisconsin residents took their own lives.

Thanks to the generosity of our partners and sponsors, we are able to offer this important program for $30 (includes instruction, program materials, CEUs and lunch). It is their gift to our community.

Thank you to Julie O’Brien for donating her time to interpret this event for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Date/Time/Location

Monday, September 22, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Check-In: 8:30 a.m.	Register Now Brochure - [PDF] -
The Florian Gardens 2340 Lorch Avenue Eau Claire, WI 715.832.8836

“Suicide affects an entire community and, because it is a complex issue, it will take a community to work on it.”
Pat Derer, President, HOPES (Helping Others Prevent and Educate about Suicide)

Who Should Attend

Health Care and Human Service Professionals: Mental Health, Senior, Youth and Public Services Providers; Educators; Law Enforcement; Faith Communities; Post-secondary Students; Parents, Survivors and anyone with an interest in suicide prevention.

Featured Speakers

John Humphries, School Psychologist, WI DPI – Facts on the Magnitude of the Problem
Michael Miller, MD, FASAM, FAPA, Medical Director, NewStart Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program, Meriter Hospital – Correlation of Substance abuse and addiction to suicide
Tim Robertson, MD, Luther Midelfort Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – Building human connections and relationships as preventatives.
Christine Severson, MS, NLSC, School Counselor - Sparta Area School District, Suicide Prevention Coordinator-Mental Health America of Wisconsin -- QPR Training
QPR (Gatekeeper) training is the 3 step process of identifying, supporting, and referring people who show signs of considering suicide. You will come to recognize the common myths, warning signs, risk factors, and protective factors related to suicide. You will also learn the skills of asking about suicide, persuading the person to get assistance and making referrals (QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer).
Individuals sharing their Personal Stories

Fee

$30 (includes instruction, program materials, CEUs and lunch).

Cancellations/Refunds

To receive a refund minus a $15 processing fee, you must cancel no later than ten (10) business days prior to the program date. There will be no refunds for cancellations after this time.

CEUs/Contact Hours

Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Professional Chaplains, and Funeral Directors will earn 5 Continuing Education Hours (.5 CEUs) for participation in this program.

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Planning Partners

Altoona School District
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin
Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley
Catholic Area Schools of the Eau Claire Deanery
Cooperative Educational Service Agency 10
Children’s Mental Health Alliance Chippewa Valley
Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin
Chippewa Area Catholic Schools
Chippewa County Department of Human Services
Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Chippewa Valley Professional Counseling, LLC
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Downtown Clergy Association
Eau Claire Area School District
Eau Claire City-County Health Department
Eau Claire Coalition for Youth
Eau Claire County Department of Human Services CST Coordinating Committee
Eau Claire Police Department
Eau Claire YMCA
Faith Connections
Family Resource Center
First Things First, LTD
Great Rivers 211
HOPES – Helping Others Prevent and Educate about Suicide
Lutheran Social Services
MATCh – Mental Health Assistance for Teens and Children
Mental Health America of Wisconsin
Northwest Counseling and Guidance Services
St. James The Greater Catholic Church
The Healing Place – Sacred Heart Hospital
United Way of Greater Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Counseling Center
Western Dairyland Head Start
Wisconsin Department of Families and Human Services Bureau of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services