Registration open for MDHH Suicide Prevention Commission

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2024

CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, [email protected]

Registration open for MDHHS Michigan Suicide Prevention
Commission Summit to be held in August

LANSING, Mich. –The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission is opening registration for the Suicide Prevention Commission Summit taking place Aug. 6-7 at the Lansing Center, located in downtown Lansing.

This event will bring together professionals, researchers, policymakers, advocates and community members dedicated to advancing suicide prevention efforts across Michigan.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about the latest evidence-based strategies and interventions in suicide prevention.
• Network with peers and experts from diverse fields to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Gain practical skills and tools to implement effective suicide prevention practices in their communities.
• Explore the future of suicide prevention in Michigan and contribute to shaping its direction.

The Michigan Suicide Prevention Commission was established in 2019 through Public Act 177 in response to the urgent need for coordinated state efforts in suicide prevention. Since then, the commission has made significant strides in raising awareness, mobilizing resources and developing comprehensive strategies aimed at reducing Michigan’s suicide rates.

This summit represents a crucial step in the mission to continue developing a comprehensive and statewide approach to suicide prevention.

Registration for the event is free, but please note that space is limited. Interested individuals should register now to secure entry.

For additional information about the conference, email James Bell III, DSW.