2024 Conference
November 14, 2024
Each year the SPC plans and presents a full-day conference devoted to bringing individuals, businesses, education, public health, mental health, and caregivers together to share, learn and expand the development of suicide prevention efforts, support for survivors of suicide loss, and attempt survivors.
We encourage any prospective participants for whom the cost of attending is prohibitive to apply for a conference scholarship by October 25 using the application form at here. Recipients will be asked to pay a nominal fee of $20 at the time of registration.
Registration
Registration is available online here through November 6, 2024.
Early bird registration (through September 19, 2024): $100
General registration (through November 6, 2024): $125
Any questions about registration can be directed to spconferencenh@gmail.com.
We encourage any prospective participants for whom the cost of attending is prohibitive to apply for a conference scholarship by October 25, using the application link here.
Recipients will be asked to pay a nominal fee of $20 at the time of registration.
Upcoming Workshops
There is an epidemic of loneliness in this country, and the effects have been devastating on mental health. During this session, Dr. Bashant will explore the relationship between authenticity, hope and resilience. Through a combination of research and life experience, she will share strategies and tools that will empower you...
In suicide prevention work, we often talk about “meeting our clients where they’re at” – but how often do our systems and structures allow us to truly do that? This workshop explores how the introduction of a specialized case management program at the Manchester VA has helped to reduce the...
Many intersecting factors contribute to suicide risk among people with substance use concerns, including mental health, trauma, social isolation, and environmental and systemic factors such as stigma that can be barriers to accessing services and supports. This interactive session will feature stories of individuals with lived experience with substance use...
This workshop will teach participants the correct terminology for LGBTQ issues, provide research related to suicidal behavior among LGBTQ+ youth, discuss, risk and protective factors, warning signs and strategies to reduce risk. The workshop will include a speaker as someone with lived experience with mental illness and as a member...
The impact of suicide deaths can be devastating for close friends and family, as well as the larger community including schools, employment settings and other organizations. Dynamics around suicide can increase stigma and risk for vulnerable populations. Helping individuals and groups find support can be strengthened with some of the...
This workshop will be designed into two parts to optimize awareness regarding veterans’, service members’ and their family’s needs (SMVF). The first part will focus on veterans coalitions in New Hampshire. Details will be learned about their origin, who is involved, and the important role coalitions play in suicide prevention,...
The research on self-disclosure by a clinician is conflicting and unclear, often leaving therapists unsure of what to do. This workshop will bring some clarity to the issue by summarizing research findings and guiding participants to reflect on their experiences with clients. Dr. Bashant will introduce key questions one can...
There are many opportunities to enhance suicide prevention efforts by partnering with community organizations. As community resources are important to suicide prevention as a public health initiative, it is imperative that diverse resources are identified. Community music schools are one such resource and are able to engage with suicide prevention...
Our youth are struggling. Mental health difficulties for youth in New Hampshire has been on the rise for many years. While much of the (needed) discussion has been around how communities can come together to support our youth, it is important to remember that many of these youth have adult...
This workshop will consist of a panel of 3 or 4 survivors of suicide loss who will tell their stories of losing a loved one. Each of the speakers has completed the Survivor Voices training offered by NAMI NH. The workshop will begin with a series of slides, presented by...
serenity room
Each of us comes to this event with our own unique life experiences. This event has content directly related to suicide, mental health, and grief/loss. If you need to “press pause” for yourself during the event, please feel free to step out and visit the serenity room and return if/when you are ready.
We remain committed to ensuring participants’ safe and comfortable engagement. A Serenity Room, staffed by Survivors of Suicide Loss volunteers, will be available between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM; here, participants can reset and receive support when engaging with difficult material. For immediate assistance, please call/text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at “988,” or call/text NH Rapid Response Access at 833-710-6477.
