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14th Annual MA Suicide Prevention Conference
April 29, 2015 @ 4:00 am - May 1, 2015 @ 3:59 am
Conference Objectives:
• Increase their awareness of suicide as a public health issue by gaining new knowledge in the field of suicide prevention
• Learn more about the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention by attending a reception hosted by the Coalition or visiting the exhibit tables
• Gain knowledge about the special needs of suicide survivors and survivors of suicide attempts through various workshops and networking
• Enhance their suicide assessment and intervention skills by participating in various workshops instructed by leaders in the field
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, GLBT advocates, providers of veterans’ services and allies and anyone interested in preventing self-harm and suicide in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, or are a person with a disability, please contact Laura Guida at AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. At (508) 752-7313; TTY: (508) 754-0039 or email: [email protected]. Please notify at least two weeks before the training for accommodations.