Suicide Care

Support People &
Prevent Suicide

Learn best practice and evidence-based techniques.

In collaboration with Mental Health America of Wisconsin, we are pleased to offer suicide care trainings for mental health professionals and health care providers supporting individuals who may be at risk of suicide. These training opportunities are made possible through grant funding from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to promote best practice and evidence-based techniques in recognizing, assessing and managing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Interested participants must be practicing in Wisconsin.

Upcoming Trainings

Suicide Prevention 201

Advancing Suicide Prevention & Management for Diverse Clientele

Learn a useable framework and accessible guidelines so you're able to competently manage suicide risk, incorporating the latest standards in suicide science and practice. See Details

January 25 & 27, 2027, 12:00 - 3:30pm CST each day
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $35
Continuing Education Hours: 6.0
Trainer(s): Joyce Chu, Ph.D.; Chris Weaver, Ph.D.
Note: Interested participants must be practicing in Wisconsin

Youth Suicide

Family Based Youth Suicide Risk Management Workshop

Get an introduction to state of the art, empirically-supported, family-based suicide risk management practices to help therapists and clinical staff manage suicide concerns when they arise. See Details

February 17-18, 2027, 8:30am - 12:15pm CST each day
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $35
Continuing Education Hours: 7.0
Trainer(s): Suzanne Levy, Ph.D.
Note: Interested participants must be practicing in Wisconsin.

Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR)

for Outpatient Settings

Hone your skills with this AMSR training that is based on the latest research and designed to help participants provide safer suicide care. See Details

March 17-18, 2027, 8:30 - 11:45am CDT each day
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $35
Continuing Education Hours: 6.5
Trainer(s): Joanne Tulachka, MA, LPC, CSAC
Note: Interested participants must be practicing in Wisconsin.

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) Training

Gain practical skills to help professionals guide individuals and families in reducing access to firearms and medications during suicide risk. See Details

April 29, 2027, 8:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $15
Continuing Education Hours: 4.0
Trainer(s): Liz Bartz, MS
Note: Interested participants must be practicing in Wisconsin

Suicide Prevention 202

Applied Case Practice for Suicide Prevention and Management for Diverse Clientele

Practice culturally responsive suicide prevention, assessment, crisis management, and intervention strategies through hands-on case consultation. See Details

June 15, 2027, 12:00 - 4:00pm CDT
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $15
Continuing Education Hours: 3.5
Trainer(s): Joyce Chu, Ph.D.; Chris Weaver, Ph.D.
Note: Interested participants must be practicing in Wisconsin.

CAMS-4Teens

Learn to assess, treat, and support teens at risk for suicide through CAMS-4Teens training, covering prevalence trends, assessment framework, and practical implementation tips. See Details

July 15, 2027, 8:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $15
Continuing Education Hours: 4.0
Trainer(s): Kevin J. Crowley, Ph.D.
Note: Interested participants must be practicing in Wisconsin.

Here to Help

Suicide care is incredibly important for behavioral health professionals. If you have questions about training, get in touch with our team.