About this Event
About the Conference
Join leaders in mental health, public safety, and community wellness for the Lethal Means Safety & Treatment Access Conference—a one-day event dedicated to preventing suicide and improving treatment access for high-risk populations.
You’ll hear from nationally recognized speakers, participate in thought-provoking panel discussions, and leave with actionable strategies for your work and community.
Key Topics
Barriers to Treatment – Veterans, first responders, rural/agricultural communities
Safe Storage & Firearm Safety – Respectful, practical approaches to safe storage
CALM Conversations – Tools for meaningful safety discussions with loved ones and the community
Agricultural Mental Health – Addressing unique rural mental health needs
Featured Speakers
- Joshua Nordstrom, LISW-S, ACSW, BCD – Veterans’ Affairs and Military Culture Specialist, Dayton VA Medical Center
- Misty D. Waller – Director of Law Enforcement Recruitment, Ohio Department of Public Safety
- Panel Discussion – Scott Light (LifeSide Ohio), Joe King (Blackwing Shooting Center), Mark Leach (Vance Outdoors)
- Sarah Noggle – Agricultural Mental Health Specialist, OSU Extension Paulding County
- CALM Conversations – Jason Hughes & Julia Kozlowski, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
Why Attend?
- Earn CEU credits
- Take home practical strategies
- Network with experts and peers
- Enjoy therapy dogs available throughout the day for comfort and support
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center Graduate Medical Education Building, 751 West Market Street, Lima, United States
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