Indiana Suicide Prevention Coalition

Suicide Prevention Related Events

The Indiana Cares Youth Suicide Prevention Project is funded by a 3-year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant under the Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Program. It is a project of the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) College of Health & Human Services, Behavioral Health & Family Studies Institute. It is a sister project of, and builds on the work of, the Indiana Suicide Prevention Coalition.

The core of the Indiana Cares Project is the Youth Suicide Prevention Technical Assistance Center. The TAC provides assistance and resources to individuals, communities and agencies across Indiana to prevent suicide among youth ages
10 - 24.

The website, www.indianacares.org is now operational and will give you further information and suicide prevention assistance.

Free Web-Based Training provided by the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide. Click on the "national" version of the curriculum; it is interactive and you can stop and start as needed. Click here to check it out.

Date	Event	Info	Contact
June 29 & 30	ASIST Fort Wayne	2-day intensive, interactive, and practice-dominated suicide intervention workshop This two-day workshop offers individuals an opportunity to develop confidence and skills to intervene until the immediate risk of suicide has passed or until other resources can be mobilized.This workshop is for all persons in a position of trust, including professors, coaches, nurses, physicians, teachers, counselors, youth workers, clergy, etc. Attendance all day for both days is required. Held at IPFW; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost $150 - includes materials. CEUs available.	IPFW Continuing Studies 260-481-6619
July 10	Concert Avon, Indiana	Concert to benefit The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Presented by students and former students of Avon High School in memory of friends lost to suicide. Various local bands. Crossroads Church, 7209 E. County Road 100 S, Avon. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $7	DeWayne Blazek
July 14	OCD and Hoarding Training Indianapolis	Mental Health America of Indianapolis sponsoring OCD and Hoarding Mini Conference. Featuring Megan O'Bryan, Ph.D., St. Vincent Hospital and Meridian Youth Psychiatric Center. United Way of Central Indiana, Conference Rm. C, 3901 N. Meridian. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. $40 (3 CEU's avaialable) Mail registration fee to MHA of Greater Indianapolis, 301 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205	Amy Tobias 317-281-0005, ext. 1008
July 16	Webinar: "Exploding the Myths about Suicide"	Crisis Response Network and Magellan Health Services of Arizona invite you to attend a webinar that is designed to change the way you look at suicide. Presented by Dr. Thomas Joiner, this webinar will look at the many misconceptions surrounding suicide. 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (EDT). Online and via telephone. RSVP by July 14 - click here.
July 16	CIRC Training Workshop "Assessing & Working with Suicide Potential on an Outpatient Basis" Indianapolis	Presenter: Alan D. Schmetzer, M.D., D.L. F.A.P.A., F.A.O.A, Dept. of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indpls. This workshop will cover the major predictors of suicide risk, including how substance abuse and dependence relate to suicide; provide information on suicide screening and assessment; outline what information referring agencies should provide when sending someone for further assessment; and offer tips for counseling people who are intermittently suicidal. Held from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:30. Location: North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., Indpls, basement Club Room. Cost is $30 for pre-registration and $40 on day of event. Includes catered lunch, morning coffee and donuts, and five CEU's approved for both ICAADA certifications and Indiana Professional Licensing Agency licenses. More information about 2010 training schedule click here.	Louise Polansky, CIRC Training Coordinator 317-232-7841
July 26 - 28	Connect! Youth Suicide Prevention Training Elkhart	The Connect Project trains professionals and community members to recognize early signs of suicide (prevention), the skills to respond to thoughts, threats and attempts (intervention) and the promotion of healing & the reduction of risks after (postvention). For a limited time, a grant allows the Connect Project to offer free training. July 26 - 4 hour training, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 26-28 - Training for Trainers, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (attendance all 3 days required). Location: Elkhart County Health Dept. To register, contact Misty Dillon, Project Coordinator.	Misty Dillon 574-261-3633
August 3	"Mental Health for Military Families" Teleconference	"The Path to Resilience and Recovery" Sponsored by SAMHSA, this training teleconference will help current and past recipients of mental health services, US service members and their families, US Dept. of Veterans Affairs health providers, veteran advocacy organizations, and all branches of the military explore many mental health questions. Tom Berger, Ph.D., VVA, presenter. Time 3-4:30 pm. (ET). To register click here. Note: registration will close at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on 7/29.	SAMHSA ADS Center
August 17	safeTALK Fort Wayne	Three hour interactive suicide alertness training program teaches participants to recognize the risk of suicide and refer those who may be at risk to the appropriate resources for help. Through the training, participants become suicide alert, learning skills designed to reduce suicide risk. Held at IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne), 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.. Cost $35. CEUs available.	IPFW Continuing Studies 260-481-6619
August 19	QPR Training for Trainers Fort Wayne	This certification course trains Instructors to teach QPR for Suicide Prevention to their community. By participating in this Training for Trainers, you will be certified to conduct QPR Suicide Prevention Training, a 2 hour course, in your community or organization. Training from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Bowen Center, 2100 Goshen Road, Fort Wayne. Cost $395 (includes materials). Colleen Carpenter, trainer. Seating limited. To register, call or email Joanne Summers.	Joanne Summers 260-481-6238
August 26	Mental Illness #101 Indianapolis	This educational day is offered twice a year and is targeted toward law enforcement, attorneys, judges, correctional officers, probation/parole officers and community leaders. Topics covered: Mental Illness; Biological Basis of Mental Illness; Active Listening & Tools for Crisis Situations; and In Our Own Voice presentations. Location: Small Auditorium at Larue Carter Memorial Hospital, 2601 Cold Spring Rd., Indpls. 9a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Registration $70 (lunch on your own). More information click here.
August 30	Mental Health Rally Indianapolis	Indianapolis will show its support of theWalk to Washington with the help of DBSA Greater Indianapolis. John & Terry Weymouth of DBSA Greater Indianapolis have coordinated a Chapter Picnic with the WTW team, which is to be held on Sat., Aug. 28. A large rally is scheduled to take place on Monday, Aug. 30 at the historic Monument Circle in Downtown Indy and will feature several speakers and a balloon release. Walkers will then continue on their journey to Washington D.C. On Thurs., Oct. 7, DBSA National Capitol Area will be hosting the Final Rally at the George Washington University Hospital Auditorium. Walk to Washington petition and learn how to get involved - click here.
September 3	Suicide Prevention Walk Goshen	Walk is sponsored by the Elkhart County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Walk will start at 6:00 p.m. from 114 N. Main Street, (across the street from the County Courts Building in downtown Goshen). Registration and literature in front of Addiction Recovery Center. Pledges & donations will be accepted. T-shirts will be available for $10. Call Barb for additional information and to register.	Barb Welty 574-523-2119
September 10	QPR Suicide Prevention Training (for Professionals) Huntington	QPR - Question, Persuade, Refer - 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. You will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. General information on suicide in Indiana is also included. To be held at Youth Services Bureau of Huntingotn Co., 1344 Maple Drive, Huntington. Held 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Register by calling Ryan Beeching at 260-356-9681 or email. Free of charge	Ryan Beeching 260-356-9681
September 11	Out of Darkness Walk Indianapolis	5th Annual Indianapolis Walk! .Community Walks are 3 - 5 mile walks taking place in over 200 communities across the country this fall, with the proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). This walk will focus strongly on military and first responders. White River State Park Canal. Register at 8:00 a.m. Event runs 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. More info & registration here.	Kimble Richardson
September 12	Out of Darkness Walk Chesterton	2nd Annual Walk! .Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve. Community Walks are 3 - 5 mile walks taking place in over 200 communities across the country this fall, with the proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Pre-registration preferred but you can register the day of the walk. Walk from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. More info & registraiton here. Or call 219- 462-5114.	Carly Peterson or Stephanie Fedorchak
September 14-16	Indiana Addiction Recovery Month Symposium Indianapolis	This conference will bring together participants, speakers, and panelists from throughout the State of Indiana and the Nation to learn and share knowledge on addiction and evidence-based practices. This conference builds upon the 2009 IN ARMS attended by over 300 people. Location: Indy Marriott East, 7202 e. 21st St. Cost $20/person per day or $50 for all 3 days. More info click here.	Louise Polansky
September 16	QPR Suicide Prevention Training (open to anyone) Huntington	QPR - Question, Persuade, Refer - 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. You will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. General information on suicide in Indiana is also included. To be held at Youth Services Bureau of Huntingotn Co., 1344 Maple Drive, Huntington. Held 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Register by calling Ryan Beeching at 260-356-9681 or email. Free of charge	Ryan Beeching 260-356-9681
September 17	"Understanding & Intervening with the Antisocial Client" Indianapolis	Presenter: Bill Elliott, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Illinois Dept. of Correction. This workshop will examine primary thinking styles and strategies utilized by antisocial clients to obstruct or derail treatment and provide proven strategies for therapeutically intervening with antisocial clients, including a strategy for management of client resistance. Held from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:30. Location: North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., Indpls, basement Club Room. Cost is $30 for pre-registration and $40 on day of event. Includes catered lunch, morning coffee and donuts, and five CEU's approved for both ICAADA certifications and Indiana Professional Licensing Agency licenses.	Louise Polansky, CIRC Training Coordinator 317-232-7841
September 19	Out of Darkness Walk Fowler (Benton County)	5th Annual Walk! . Pre-registration preferred but you can register the day of the walk. Community Walks are 3 - 5 mile walks taking place in over 200 communities across the country this fall, with the proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Event check in at noon with walk ending at 4:00 p.m. Walk takes place at Benton Central High School. More info & registration here.	Terri Goodman 765-884-0133
September 23	"Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk in Primary Care" Webinar	The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the expert in suicide prevention training for health care professionals, is pleased to announce this webinar presentation. This 90 minute program, utilizing clinical video vignettes, provides the learner with an interactive approach to recognizing the signs of depression and determining suicide risk. Target audience: physicians, nurses/nurse practitioners, physician assistants. Runs 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Cost: $40 More information click here.
September 25	Out of Darkness Walk Munster	3rd Annual Walk! Pre-registration preferred but you can register the day of the walk. Community Walks are 3 - 5 mile walks taking place in over 200 communities across the country this fall, with the proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Walk takes place in Centennial Park. Check in time 9:00 a.m. Walk from 10:00 to 1:30 p.m. More info & registration here.	Nancy Rodgers 219-801-1882
September 25	Out of Darkness Walk Richmond	Mark your calendar now. Pre-registration preferred but you can register the day of the walk. Walk takes place at Glen Miller Park, at the Band Arc. Check in at 10:00 a.m. Walk from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Community Walks are 3 - 5 mile walks taking place in over 200 communities across the country this fall, with the proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). More info & registration here.	Misty Kissinger 765-277-4098
October 4 - 8	ASIST Train the Trainer Maryville, MO	The Dept.of Mental Health in Missouri along with Northwest Missouri State University will host an ASIST train the trainer session. Details forthcoming. If interested, please check back at a later date for further information.
October 6	"Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk in Primary Care" Webinar	The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the expert in suicide prevention training for health care professionals, is pleased to announce this webinar presentation. This 90 minute program, utilizing clinical video vignettes, provides the learner with an interactive approach to recognizing the signs of depression and determining suicide risk. Target audience: physicians, nurses/nurse practitioners, physician assistants. Runs 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Cost: $40 More information click here.
October 8	The Eighth Annual Grief Seminar Goshen	This years' theme: "Knit One, Purl Two: Knitting New Identities Together." Featuring Ann Hood, author of "The Knitting Circle" and other books. Includes workshops in: intercultural influences on grief patterns; helping children deal with grief; a physician's perspective on dealing with grief; and hands-on sessions. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Goshen college Church-Chapel Fellowship Rooms. Co-sponsored by Goshen College Social Work Program and Ryan's Place. Registration $60.00; $20.00 for students and retirees.	Marge
October 10	Out of Darkness Walk Bloomington	2nd Annual Walk! Pre-registration preferred but you can register the day of the walk. Walk takes place at Indiana University Football Stadium. Check in 9:00 a.m. Walk from 10:00 a.m. to noon.Community Walks are 3 - 5 mile walks taking place in over 200 communities across the country this fall, with the proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). More info & registration here.	Dee Burt 812-272-1623
October 14	Mental Illness #201 Indianapolis	This training is geared toward those professionals in the criminal justice field who have completed the #101 training and want to gain more knowledge and skills. The various topics included in the day’s agenda include treatment of mental illness, suicide information, interacting with those with mental illness and a special section on self-care while engaged in a highly-stressful career. In addition, there will be two In Our Own Voice presentations. Location: Small Auditorium at Larue Carter Memorial Hospital, 2601 Cold Spring Rd., Indpls. More information click here.
October 19	QPR Suicide Prevention Training (open to anyone) Huntington	QPR - Question, Persuade, Refer - 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. You will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. General information on suicide in Indiana is also included. To be held at Youth Services Bureau of Huntingotn Co., 1344 Maple Drive, Huntington. Held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Register by calling Ryan Beeching at 260-356-9681 or email. Free of charge	Ryan Beeching 260-356-9681
October 21	"Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk in Primary Care" Webinar	The American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the expert in suicide prevention training for health care professionals, is pleased to announce this webinar presentation. This 90 minute program, utilizing clinical video vignettes, provides the learner with an interactive approach to recognizing the signs of depression and determining suicide risk. Target audience: physicians, nurses/nurse practitioners, physician assistants. Runs 11:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. Cost: $40 More information click here.
October 23	Out of Darkness Walk Fort Wayne	The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in over 200 communities across the country this fall, with the proceeds benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks, you will be walking with thousands of other walkers nationwide to raise money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide and provide support for survivors of suicide loss. In deciding to walk you are taking us a step closer to making suicide prevention a national priority. Registration at 11:00. Event begins at noon. Location: Foster Park. More information click here.	Ashley Jones
November 4-5	ASIST Indianapolis	2-day intensive, interactive, and practice-dominated suicide intervention workshop This two-day workshop offers individuals an opportunity to develop confidence and skills to intervene until the immediate risk of suicide has passed or until other resources can be mobilized.This workshop is for all persons in a position of trust, including professors, coaches, nurses, physicians, teachers, counselors, youth workers, clergy, etc. Attendance all day, both days is required. Sponsored by Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis, 301 E. 38th St. Cost $150. 14 CEU's	Amy Tobias 317-251-0005
November 12-13	ASIST Indianapolis	2-day intensive, interactive, and practice-dominated suicide intervention workshop This two-day workshop offers individuals an opportunity to develop confidence and skills to intervene until the immediate risk of suicide has passed or until other resources can be mobilized.This workshop is for all persons in a position of trust, including professors, coaches, nurses, physicians, teachers, counselors, youth workers, clergy, etc. Attendance all day, both days is required. Hosted by NASW Indiana Chapter. Location: 1100 W. 42nd St., Krannert Hall, Indpls. Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. More information & registration click here.	Britta Neinast
November 18	Mental Illness #101 Indianapolis	This educational day is offered twice a year and is targeted toward law enforcement, attorneys, judges, correctional officers, probation/parole officers and community leaders. Topics covered: Mental Illness; Biological Basis of Mental Illness; Active Listening & Tools for Crisis Situations; and In Our Own Voice presentations. Location: Small Auditorium at Larue Carter Memorial Hospital, 2601 Cold Spring Rd., Indpls. 9a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Registration $70 (lunch on your own). More information click here.
November 19	"Treating & Identifying Childhood Sexual Abuse" Indianapolis	Presenters: Charles W. Sanders, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC, LCSW, School Psychologist, Sanders & Associates, Indpls., and Lawrence Strohaker, Ed.D., LCSW, School Psychologist, Indpls. This workshop will teach the practitioner to identify the symptoms of childhood sexual abuse, discuss testing instruments that can indicate abuse, and educate on the treatment of the sexual abuse victim. Held from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:30. Location: North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., Indpls, basement Club Room. Cost is $30 for pre-registration and $40 on day of event. Includes catered lunch, morning coffee and donuts, and five CEU's approved for both ICAADA certifications and Indiana Professional Licensing Agency licenses.	Louise Polansky, CIRC Training Coordinator 317-232-7841
November 20	National Survivors of Suicide Day	Thousands of survivors of suicide loss will gather together in hundreds of cities around the world for mutual support and healing. A 90 minute broadcast, featuring a panel of survivors of suicide loss and mental health professionals will also be available for live viewing online so you can watch from your home computer even if there isn't a conference near you. Want to bring this day to your community? It's easy - learn how click here.	Learn more click here.