Training_Description

Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards
Michigan Department of Community Health
Michigan Association for Suicide Prevention
Michigan Suicide Prevention Coalition
Macomb County CMH Services
Oakland County CMH Authority
Shiawassee County CMH Services
University of Michigan Depression Center

Have partnered to present the

2nd Annual Statewide Suicide Prevention Conference

Sustaining Hope, Saving Lives: Suicide Prevention
Across the Peninsulas

November 11-13, 2009

Lexington Lansing Hotel
925 S. Creyts Road
Lansing, Mi 48917

Conference Goals and Objectives: Learning objectives for each educational activity are identified within the body of the brochure. The following overarching goals have been established for this conference:
* Participants will gain new information and increase their awareness of suicide as
a public health issue.
* Participants will become familiar with the goals and objectives of the (Michigan)
Strategic Plan for Suicide Prevention.
* Participants will identify stress reduction and self care strategies.
* Participants will gain knowledge about the special needs of suicide survivors.
* Participants will enhance their suicide assessment and intervention skills.

Social Work Continuing Education Clock Hours: The Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards (MACMHB) approval #1140, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org Approved Continuing Education Program (ACE). Approval Period: November 10, 2007 to November 10, 2010. MACMHB maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers may receive a maximum of 7.5 continuing clock hours.

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 State of Michigan.
Click here to download a full agenda

Make your Overnight Accommodations at the Lexington Lansing Hotel
ENTIRE PROPERTY HAS A SMOKE FREE POLICY.

For reservations call: 517-323-7100 and mention that you are with the Suicide Prevention Conference to receive a $99/night + TAX PER NIGHT RATE. ROOM RATES AVAILABLE: November 11-12, 2009. All reservations must be accompanied by first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 12%) in effect at the time of check-out. Check in time: 3:00pm/Check out time: 12:00pm. THE HOTEL SHALL HOLD THE ROOM BLOCK UNTIL 10/28/09. Reservations made after this date or above the contracted block amount are subject to the availability and pricing availability of the hotel. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE BY NOVEMBER 2, 2009 ANY ROOMS CANCELED AFTER MIDNIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO 1 NIGHT ROOM AND TAX CHARGES!

To go to the secure site to register on-line click here.