About this Event
Join us for our annual Suicide Awareness Summit at FSU Panama City in the St. Joe Lecture Hall. This is a free event open to the community that will discuss issues and solutions surrounding mental health.
This year's topic is "Hope in Suicide Prevention: Where to find it?" presented by keynote speaker Dr. Scott Poland, Director of the Suicide and Violence Prevention Office, Nova Southeastern University.
Evidence-based bystander training and professional CEs will be provided to participants.
Agenda:
- 8:30 - Check In & visit resource tables
- 9:00 - Welcome from Irvin Clark, EdD
- 9:05 - Opening Remarks from Lauren Anzaldo, EdD, LCSW, CAP
- 9:15 - State Data on 988 with Nikki Wotherspoon, SAMH Services Unit Supervisor, Florida DCF
- 10:00 - Introduction of Community Resources by Brandy Haiman, LCSW
- 10:30 - Break
- 11:00 - Emotional Support Dogs
- 11:30 - Introduction of Keynote Speaker by Pam Perry
- 11:35 - Keynote Speaker: Dr. Scott Polland
- 12:35 - Closing Remarks from Mike McLaughlin, LCSW
A QPR training with limited availability will be offered after the Summit. Mor info to come.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Florida State University Panama City, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, United States
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