SAVE THE DATE: 2009 DoD/VA Suicide Prevention Conference
January 12-15, 2009
Grand Hyatt, San Antonio, TX
Building Community Connections: Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century
For the first time ever, the conference will be a joint effort between The Department of Defense and The Department of Veterans Affairs. The 2009 DoD/VA Suicide Prevention Conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, TX on January 12-15, 2009.
In response to previous conference surveys, this year we will offer not only additional breakout sessions, but sessions relevant to four different conference tracks in an effort to accommodate many disciplines. The four conference tracks are Clinical Intervention, Multi-Disciplinary, Practical Applications/Tools, and Research and Academics. To provide greater flexibility, attendees will be able to attend sessions relevant all to one track or they may combine sessions from across conference tracks. Each speaker and presentation will be carefully selected to ensure relevancy to the conference track. Details on specific topics and speakers will be posted on the registration website, once registration becomes available, under the "Agenda" tab. Please note that these are subject to change and to check back frequently for updates.
As in previous years, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) provides accreditation of continuing education hours for social workers, psychologists, nurses and physicians. In addition, the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) has also allowed CE hours earned at the conferences by APC Chaplains to be counted toward their 50 CE hour requirement. USUHS will make the final determination as to the number of credits that will be offered at next year's conference; more details will be available once registration is open.
Attendees will consist of Suicide Prevention Program Managers, Behavioral Health Professionals, Counselors, Chaplains and Chaplain Assistants, Unit Suicide Prevention Officers, Members of Installation Suicide Prevention Committees, Health Promotion Professionals, Substance Abuse Professionals, Command and unit leaders involved in suicide prevention, and Public Affairs Professionals. Members of the media are also welcome.
EXHIBITORS: A limited number of tables are available at no charge for organizations wishing to display suicide prevention-related materials. All materials made available to conference attendees must be provided free of charge.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
SAVE THE DATE: 2009 DoD/VA Suicide Prevention Conference
