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Mental Health Conferences
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2025
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West Virginia
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WV Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference
Mental Health Conferences
WV Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference
The WV Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference is set to take place in Institute, West Virginia, focusing on suicide prevention strategies within higher education. The event is hosted at West Virginia State University.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
The WV Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference aims to bring together educators, mental health professionals, and policymakers to discuss and develop strategies for suicide prevention in higher education settings. Attendees can expect a full day of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. The conference will cover topics such as behavioral intervention, high-risk populations, and postvention strategies.
The agenda includes a variety of sessions starting with a welcome breakfast, followed by presentations on topics like eating disorders in college students and suicide prevention protocols. The event will conclude with a panel discussion on best practices for supporting students and the university community.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: March 27, 2025
Location: James C. Wilson University Union
City/State: Institute, West Virginia
Address: James C. Wilson University Union, Room 134, Institute, WV
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
WV Higher Education Policy Commission
The WV Higher Education Policy Commission's Behavioral Health Programs aim to support suicide prevention in higher education through funding and educational initiatives.
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost |
Type |
Notes |
| $0.00 |
General |
No charge to attend the conference, lunch included. |
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 begins with an evening reception on March 26, 2025. On March 27, 2025, the schedule includes a welcome breakfast, followed by sessions on high-risk populations, behavioral intervention, and postvention strategies. The day concludes with a panel discussion.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
6.25 CEs are approved for Social Work, Addiction and Prevention, and LPC. CE certificates will be provided to those who have signed into sessions and completed evaluations.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
Attendees are responsible for their own lodging. A block of rooms is available at the Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West for the night of March 26, 2025, at the government per diem rate of $115, including breakfast. Reservations must be made by March 4, 2025.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Visitors can park behind the Wilson Student Union in Parking Lot M. Due to construction, additional parking is available in Lots N, L, or K. If these are full, parking is available on the other side of campus. Parking in designated spaces or blocking roads will result in a ticket.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
The conference is supported by various sponsors, including the WV Higher Education Policy Commission and other educational institutions. Opportunities for sponsorship and exhibiting are available, providing visibility to organizations committed to mental health and suicide prevention.
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.
Reminder: This is an overview of this conference, and you should consult the official website for details on registration, fees, deadlines, and other details. Quill Therapy Solutions is maintaining this information to make it more accessible to the therapist and mental health professional community.
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