Suicide Prevention: Upcoming Events
Watch this page for information about upcoming training opportunities and other various events relating to suicide prevention. (Click here for meetings of local survivor support groups and the state advisory committee.)
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NOVEMBER 2009
November 1: AFSP's Out of the Darkness Community Walk
St. Louis, Missouri
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a 3-5 mile scenic walk taking place at Creve Coeur Park (Tremayne Pavillion) and in more than 100 communities across the country this fall. Proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, to fund research, education, survivor and awareness programs — both to prevent suicide and to assist those affected by suicide. For more information, visit the AFSP Out of the Darkness website.
November 17: Signs Of Suicide® (SOS) Training
Kansas City, Missouri
This free training on the Signs Of Suicide® (SOS) suicide prevention program for middle and high schools is being sponsored by CHADS Coalition and Screening for Mental Health, Inc. Participants will receive training and a SOS Program Package ($300 value). Click here for more information and a registration form. Sign up now, space is limited!
November 19: Signs Of Suicide® (SOS) Training
St. Louis, Missouri
This free training on the Signs Of Suicide® (SOS) suicide prevention program for middle and high schools is being sponsored by CHADS Coalition and Screening for Mental Health, Inc. Participants will receive training and a SOS Program Package ($300 value). Click here for more information and a registration form. Sign up now, space is limited!
November 21: National Survivor of Suicide Day
Nationwide
The eleventh annual National Survivors of Suicide Day will connect survivors from across the country through a live national satellite and Internet broadcast, allowing survivors to share their experiences of loss. Visit the AFSP website to learn how to organize a local conference.
MAY 2010
May 21 & 22: Suicide Bereavement Support Groups
facilitator training
St. Louis, Missouri
AFSP offers a comprehensive hands-on training program to help survivors of suicide loss learn the "how-to's" of creating and facilitating a support group. The two-day program combines lecture, interactive discussion and role-playing with feedback. Visit the AFSP website for details.
JULY 2010
July 29 & 30: Show Me You Care About Suicide Prevention Conference
Jefferson City, Missouri
SAVE THE DATE: The 5th Annual Missouri Suicide Prevention Conference will be held on Thursday, July 29th followed by a half-day of workshops on Friday, July 30th. Additional details will be posted soon.
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS
For the most up-to-date information on meeting times of support groups in Missouri please phone or email the contact person listed on the following two web sites:
SUICIDE PREVENTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Upcoming meetings of the Missouri Suicide Prevention Advisory Committee are listed on the S.P.A.C. web page.
Click here to suggest other events to be included on this page.
Unless otherwise noted events listed on this page are NOT sponsored by the Department of Mental Health.
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