Suicide Prevention Conference for Rural Faith Leaders

240 Stadium Road,Mankato MN 56001

29 September, 2022

Description

Conference speakers include: Deacon Ed Shoener, President of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers, Dr. Dan Reidenberg Psy D., Executive Director of Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE), and Ann Ellison, Director of Community Health at M-Fairview Health Services. The conference includes two panel discussions focused on helping faith communities position themselves to be communities of hope and support. Lunch is included. Conference Objectives: Increase rural faith leaders’ understanding about suicide and how they can play a role in suicide prevention. Provide high quality information and resources that will help their communities and congregants prevent suicide. Help faith leaders to provide care and support to those affected by suicide to promote healing and help prevent further suicides. Who Should Attend? Rural clergy and faith leaders including deacons, sisters, youth pastors, parish nurses, church board members and church staff.