Kristin Brooks Hope Center

Calendar of Events

March 2010

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!
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Event Contact:
Sheri McGuinness
770-354-7616
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 â€” psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, therapists, nurses, physicians, clinical researchers, and basic neuroscientists â€” 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

Training with legislative focus followed by a day of Hill visits with Congressional representatives and senators
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Event Contact:
Robert Gebbia
3/12/2010 - 3/13/2010
Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group Facilitator Training
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
3/15/2010 - 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!

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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 masterâ€™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

April 2010

4/9/2010 - 4/9/2010
Beyond the Basics of Suicide Prevention VI
Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program
Augusta, ME

David Jobes will highlight a stellar group of conference presenters. Topics such as eating disorders and suicide, veterans suicide, college suicide prevention models, the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality, clinicians as survivors and many more will be addressed. This conference is geared towards clinicians, school personnel, nurses and parents.
Event URL:
http://www.mainesuicideprevention.org/trainings
Event Contact:
Joanne DeCampos
(207) 622-7566 ext. 202
4/10/2010 - 4/10/2010
Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group Facilitator Training
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Manchester, NH

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; find information about healing conferences at www.afsp.org/survivorday or call 1-888-333-AFSP x33).
Event URL:
http://www.afsp.org/facilitatortraining
Event Contact:
Rebecca Thorp, Survivor Initiatives Mgr
212-363-3500 x33
4/14/2010 - 4/16/2010
Joint annual meeting for STIPDA and CDC core injury grantees
State and Territorial Injury Prevention Directors Association
Ann Arbor, MI

The annual meeting for state injury prevention contacts and grantees.
Event URL:
http://www.stipda.org
Event Contact:
Amy Woodward
4/15/2010 - 4/16/2010
ASIST Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Jefferson Center for Mental Health
Jefferson County Education Association-1447 Nelson St
Lakewood, CO

ASIST Suicide Intervention Skills Training.
Event URL:
http://www.jcmh.org/Programs/FamilyServices/suicide/suicidesafet
Event Contact:
Heather Trish
303-432-5265
4/16/2010 - 4/16/2010
Harmony For Life: A Concert & Auction
AFSP-Metro Atlanta
Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St.
Decatur, GA

Music by the Joe McGuinness Trio, Angela "Bucky" Motter, Alexis Vear, Mike Kinnebrew, Vinyl Strangers and more. Silent auction with jewelry, services and an African Safari!! Reserved tables $125; general admission $25. Tickets on sale NOW at www.eddiesattic.com and at the door
Event URL:
http://www.afsp.org/atlanta
Event Contact:
Chris Owens
404-374-5197
4/21/2010 - 4/24/2010
Annual AAS conference
American Association of Suicidology
Hilton Walt Disney World
Orlando, FL

43rd annual suicidology conference
SPRC staff member(s) will be attending this event.
Event URL:
http://www.suicidology.org
Event Contact:
Amy Kulp
4/23/2010 - 4/23/2010
Suicide Assessment Clinician Training
Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program
Brunswick, ME

Suicide Assessment for Clinicians is a day-long workshop designed to prepare a new or seasoned therapist to understand the risk of suicide in a variety of populations and how to approach and complete an effective suicide risk assessment.
Event URL:
http://www.mcdregistration.org/
Event Contact:
Joanne De Campos
207-622-7566 x202

May 2010

5/14/2010 - 5/14/2010
Suicide Assessment Clinician Training
Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program
Portland, ME

Suicide Assessment for Clinicians is a day-long workshop designed to prepare a new or seasoned therapist to understand the risk of suicide in a variety of populations and how to approach and complete an effective suicide risk assessment.
Event URL:
http://www.mcdregistration.org/
Event Contact:
Joanne De Campos
207-622-7566 x202
5/18/2010 - 5/19/2010
Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan: A Strategic Approach for Your Community
Massachusetts Department of Public Health , MA DPH, MA DMH, Samaritans, AFSP, others
Marlborough , MA

Statewide suicide prevention conference for professionals, survivors, providers, clinicians, and others
Event Contact:
Janice Ventre
5/21/2010 - 5/22/2010
Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group Facilitator Training
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
St. Louis , MO

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 x33).
Event URL:
http://www.afsp.org/facilitatortraining
Event Contact:
Rebecca Thorp
212-363-3500 x33
5/23/2010 - 5/26/2010
American Psychological Association 163rd Annual Meeting
American Psychological Association
Convention Center
New Orleans, LA

Invitation Presidential Symposium: present half-day symposium with other authors of chapters of the college mental health book edited by Kay and Schwartz. (Ours is the only chapter on a public health approach.)
SPRC staff member(s) Laurie Davidson, Mort Silverman will be attending this event.
The following presentation(s) will be delivered by SPRC staff at this event: Laurie Davidson - Toward a New Model for Mental Health Services in the University Community (Contributions from the Public Health Orientation-LD)Mort Silverman presenting a panel on preventing college student suicide.

Event Contact:
Jerald Kay

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