The Midwest Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Summit was born in 2019 out of a strong desire to provide local suicide prevention professionals with the practical skills they need to effectively reduce suicide rates. There was also a desire to connect suicide prevention partners across borders in the Midwest region of the United States. The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation went about planning an in-person summit that focused on practical implementation, prevention success stories, and collaboration with community partners across disciplines. 
 
WORKSHOP COMPONENTS: 
As many of us know, CONNECTEDNESS is a primary protective factor in the prevention of suicide and treatment of mental illness. When it comes to suicide prevention, connectedness is the key to standing together, sharing resources and making a real difference in our communities. That's why we want to invite you to the Midwest Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Summit being held in Columbus, Ohio, on October 17-18, 2024. Let's stand together and move forward as one and make a real impact in our communities and our respective states. 
 
This two-day in-person summit will focus on providers of suicide prevention across the Midwest, from coalitions and organizations dedicated to preventing suicide and promoting mental health wellness, prevention professionals, healthcare professionals, veteran-serving organizations, state and community leaders, and others dedicated to community solutions to address the public health problem of suicide and mental health. 

Workshops will be included on the following subjects

• Adult Male Suicide & Man Therapy
• Access to Lethal Means
• Veterans and First Responders
• The Crisis system & Communities of Care (Including 9-8-8)
• Employers and the Business Community Role in Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
• Access to Care and Insurance
• Youth Mental Health and Social Media
• Agriculture and Farmer Suicide Prevention
• Suicide Prevention in High Risk-Communities (Black community, LGBTQ+, Older Adults, etc.)
• Policy and Advocacy  

This event will bring approximately 1,500 attendees together for two full days of education related to suicide prevention and mental health. This event will take place October 17-18, 2024 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. 

October 17, 2024
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Program begins at 10:00 a.m.

October 18, 2024
Registration begins 8:00 a.m.
Program begins at 10:00 a.m.

Continuing education credits are in process for the following license holders:

• Social Workers 
• Chemical Dependency Counselors 
• Prevention Professionals 
• Counselors 
• Psychologists 
• Peer Supporters 

Terms & Conditions:
Payment, or arrangements for payment, must be made prior to the event. You will receive an email confirmation upon completion of the electronic registration process, but you will not be officially registered to attend the conference until payment has been received and you have gotten a receipt of payment.

You will receive a final confirmation of your registration once your payment has been processed. Thank you again for registering to attend Ohio's 2024 Mental Health and Addiction Conference!

Cancellations must be made in writing/email to Todd Hollett at fiscal@ohiospf.org.  Cancellations received after September 17, 2024  will not be refunded.  

Hotel Accommodations: 
Columbus Downtown Hilton - Reservation Link
Columbus Downtown Drury Inn - Reservation Link