The 9th Annual Kevin's Song Conference on Suicide: Creating & Supporting Lives Worth Living; Action, Education, Intervention, & Prevention, will be held January 23-25, 2025. The conference features a three-day summit to explore new and innovative approaches to suicide prevention. Presenters will share best practices in suicide awareness and prevention, and creative, innovative programs that are bringing mental health and suicide awareness to communities throughout Michigan.  

As of 1-13-2025, the Pre-Conference Workshops have been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Again this year we will have a Pre-Conference Training Day on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Educational sessions for clinicians include safeTALK, AMSR (Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk), Youth Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training, and CAMS-care (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality).

The Thursday program, Youth Mental Health & School Summit has a focus on integrating schools, youth-serving organizations, and clinicians to promote Suicide Prevention and mental well-being. Presentations will appeal to educators, mental health professionals, and suicide prevention advocates who work with young people to build awareness and to share prevention strategies that are tailored to this diverse population.

The Friday program, Creating Cultures and Lives Worth Living will include an array of powerful presentations that engage clinicians and suicide prevention advocates to enhance their knowledge and skills to engage people to live their best lives and prevent suicide. Attendees will hear the latest in research about suicide and risk assessment as well as evidenced-based treatments and prevention strategies to better serve individuals and communities at risk.

Saturday's program, Surviving Suicide - A Journey of Healing and Hope, will focus on healing after a suicide loss and the grief that accompanies a suicide loss. Support sessions will also be offered during the day.

New for 2025, Hope and Connection: A Suicide Prevention Workshop for Pastors, Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors. Faith leaders play a key role in supporting mental health and preventing the tragedy of suicide. To equip faith leaders with the capabilities needed to prevent suicide and provide care and comfort to all those affected by suicide, Kevin’s Song and its partners are offering a workshop and training for faith-based on January 24, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan. This workshop will run concurrently with the 9^th Annual Kevin’s Song Conference on Suicide.

CONFERENCE DAYS AND TIMES

Thursday, January 23, 2025 - School Summit: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday, January 24, 2025 - Conference Day: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday, January 24, 2025 - Hope and Connection Workshop for Pastors: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday, January 25, 2025 - Grief Support Day: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm

CONFERENCE PRICING

Three-Day Ticket (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) $450

Two-Day Ticket (Thursday and Friday) $425

Single Day Pricing $225

Reduced prices for students with a valid student ID.

A 3% fee will apply with credit card payments.

Hope and Connection Workshop for Faith-Based Leaders, $50

Saturday Only Surviving Suicide Day, $40

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Nursing Contact Hours Designation

A total of 12.00 Nursing contact hours have been awarded for this activity by the Michigan Public Health Institute – CES (MPHI CES 202908751).

Michigan Public Health Institute-Continuing Education Solutions (MPHI-CES) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Louisiana State Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Social Work Clock Hours Designation

A total of 12.00 Social Work clock hours have been awarded for this activity by the Michigan Public Health Institute – Continuing Education Solutions. 

This course is approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative – Approval #MICEC-0042

Alcohol/Drug Counselor Designation (MCBAP)

A total of 12.00 contact hours have been awarded for this activity by Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). Sessions have been identified as SPECIFIC or RELATED to Substance Abuse.

State of Michigan Teachers (SCECH)

A maximum of 12.00 State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) has been awarded by our sponsor, Macomb Intermediate School District. Approval # 172466

NBCC credits for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)

9th Annual Kevin’s Song Conference on Suicide: Continuing the Conversation has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Sessions approved for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4756.

All participants have been provided with a copy of the event purpose statement, event goals, event objectives, session descriptions, session goals, session objectives, and disclosure statements prior to the start of this event.

T.A.S.K.S.

In addition to continuing education opportunities, we will again offer Training and Awareness on Suicide from Kevin's Song (T.A.S.K.S.) certification. This recognition is provided to qualifying attendees after attending our comprehensive program of educational sessions on suicide.

To qualify for T.A.S.K.S. recognition:

• You must be a licensed healthcare professional.
• You will be required to attend every PLENARY SESSION during the 2-Day Conference
• You must attend at least 2 breakout sessions each day of the 2-Day Conference.
• You must complete and submit the post-event evaluation form sent to you after the conference.
• You must request a T.A.S.K. certificate in the area provided on the evaluation.

AGENDA & PRESENTERS

The agenda for each day, including session descriptions, can be viewed by selecting the agenda tab on the left.

Information on presenters can be viewed by selecting the speaker's tab on the left.

Check back for updated information.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

We are excited to return to the Saint John's Resort, 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, MI 48170.

Hotel Reservations can now be made directly with St. John's Resort

Overnight accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee

Room rates are $179.00 plus applicable fees and tax

This rate is good until the room block fills.

Rooms will remain available after that but at the hotel's regular rates.

For online reservations use: Kevin’s Song Direct Booking Link.

You can also reserve by calling 734-414-0600 and referencing GROUP CODE: KE012225A

HOW TO REGISTER

Select your registration options using the Registration button on the left or below.

All attendees must be registered individually using their own email address.

Contact our registration partner Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) with any questions at events@mphi.org

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