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This presentation will examine suicide mortality trends from 2000 to 2023 and share data on Emergency Department visits related to suicide attempts from 2018 to 2024. It will also highlight evidence-based strategies for prevention outlined in the 2024–2029 Community Health Improvement Plan, offering a data-driven look at how our community is working to address and reduce suicide.

START (Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams) is a prevention program focused on keeping families together. The program serves families who are involved in the child welfare system and affected by substance use. This training will demonstrate the collaborative partnerships between START teams, treatment providers and the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a gatekeeper training that covers: How to get help for someone in crisis How to Question, Persuade and Refer...

This is a free, one-day, interactive experience where participants learn about the beliefs and attitudes of others. We will explore the impact substance use has on friends and family members of the person using. This workshop will also discuss the stigma of substance use and how it relates to mental health.