Wisconsin Zero Suicide Training 2024
Mental Health America of Wisconsin, with support through a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Care and Treatment Services, is inviting applications from eligible entities to participate in the 10th Annual WI Zero Suicide Training (WZST) and subsequent learning community.
Please see the Call for Applications for eligibility, training description, expectations, and more.
Note: The WZST is a training for people in health or behavioral health care organizations who will be working on ZS quality improvement as a team, not a skills training for individuals. See Suicide Care Trainings for Individuals for information on those types of opportunities!
Dates
Wednesday, June 26
Thursday, June 27
Friday, June 28
9:00-2:00 pm CT each day
Live Online via Zoom
The training, including presentation of content and interactive implementation planning, will be hosted virtually on
Zoom. If there is anything that prohibits you from accessing Zoom as the platform for this training, please contact Cara Hansen at cara@mhawisconsin.org.
Team Cost
$250
Continuing Education Hours (CEHs)
MHA will be applying for CEHs through the National Association of Social Workers-Wisconsin Chapter. These would qualify for meeting the requirement of 30 hours of continuing education per two-year credential period for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Professional Counselors, and Social Workers. We will notify participants when these are awarded.
To apply please download the below applications for review and then use this LINK to complete. Applications are due by March 15, 2024 (due date extended!)
Timeline and Submission Process
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Call for Applications Released
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Applicant Q&A
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 12-1 pm |
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Application Due (EXTENDED!)
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Friday, March 15, 2024, 11:59 pm |
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Applicants Notified of Status
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Friday, March 22, 2024 |
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Team Introduction Calls (a scheduling form will be sent to sign up for time slots)
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Wednesday-Friday, April 17, 18, 19, 2024 |
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WI Zero Suicide Training Dates
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Wednesday-Friday, June 26, 27, 28, 2024 |
Notification of Changes: Any changes or updates to the application or instructions will be communicated through the Prevent Suicide Wisconsin listserv. If you are not signed up to receive e-newsletters through the listserv, you can do so here.
Wisconsin Zero Suicide Training Applicant Webinar
Applicant Q&A Webinar: A live webinar was held on 2/20/24, by MHA staff to provide an overview of the WI Zero Suicide Training, review the Call for Applications and expectations, and respond to any questions. You can find the recording of that Webinar HERE.
Please contact MHA with any questions:
Alisha Nelson, Zero Suicide Program Coordinator, alisha@mhawisconsin.org
Brian Michel, COO: brian@mhawisconsin.org
Cara Hansen, Information & Assistance Coordinator: cara@mhawisconsin.org
MHA phone: (414) 276-3122