The Kevin's Song 9th Annual Conference on Suicide aims to raise awareness about suicide and its impact, emphasizing the importance of prevention and community support. Attendees will engage in discussions on fostering a compassionate society and creating cultures that promote living. The conference will feature keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and workshops addressing various aspects of suicide prevention and mental health. The agenda includes a focus on youth mental health, risk assessment, and evidence-based treatments, with opportunities for networking and collaboration among professionals and community leaders.
Mental Health Conferences
Kevin's Song 9th Annual Conference on Suicide
The Kevin's Song 9th Annual Conference on Suicide will take place in Plymouth, MI, focusing on suicide prevention and support for survivors. This event gathers mental health professionals, educators, and community leaders to discuss strategies for creating supportive communities.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: January 23–25, 2025
Location: St. John's Resort
City/State: Plymouth, Michigan
Address: 44045 Five Mile Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Kevin's Song
Kevin's Song is dedicated to empowering communities to prevent suicide and offering hope and healing to survivors.
Email: jennifer@kevinssong.org
Phone: 313-236-7109
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $350.00 | 3-Day Ticket | Includes admission to all keynote presentations and breakout sessions, 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and beverages. Includes Thursday Evening Reception. |
| $325.00 | 2-Day Ticket | Includes admission to all keynote presentations and breakout sessions, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and beverages. Includes Thursday Evening Reception. |
| $175.00 | Thursday Only Ticket | Includes admission to all keynote presentations and breakout sessions. Includes breakfast, lunch, and beverages. Also includes Thursday Evening Reception. |
| $175.00 | Friday Only Ticket | Includes admission to all keynote presentations and breakout sessions. Includes breakfast, lunch, and beverages. |
| $40.00 | Saturday Only Ticket | Includes admission to keynote presentations and support group sessions. Includes breakfast, lunch, and beverages. |
| $75.00 | Student Tickets | Discounted rates for students with ID. Includes admission to keynote presentations and support group sessions. Includes breakfast, lunch, and beverages. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference spans three days, with each day focusing on different themes such as youth mental health, creating supportive cultures, and survivor support. Keynote presentations and breakout sessions will cover various topics related to suicide prevention and mental health.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Charisse Nixon, PhD
Director of PA Aggression Reduction Center at Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College.
Kevin Fischer
Executive Director of NAMI Michigan and CEO of EVERYBODY -VS- STIGMA.
Brett Harris, PhD
Senior research scientist in the Public Health department at NORC – University of Chicago.
Bart Andrews, PhD
Chief Clinical Officer at Behavioral Health Response (BHR).
Shireen Rizvi, PhD, ABPP
Professor and Chair of the Department of Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Continuing education credits are applied for Nurses, Social Workers, Addiction Professionals, Michigan Teachers, and Certified Counselors.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
Kevin’s Song has reserved a block of rooms at Saint John’s Resort Hotel in Plymouth, Michigan. Special nightly rates are available for attendees.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Parking is available at St. John's Resort. Attendees are encouraged to check with the venue for specific parking instructions.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Sponsorship, exhibitor, and advertising opportunities are available for the conference. Interested parties can refer to the KS-Sponsorship Kit-2025 for more details.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
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