2026 PSW Conference: Strategies for Action and Hope
Dates: In-person Pre-conference Monday, June 15th (Location TBD)
Virtual Conference: Tuesday, June 16th-Wednesday, June 17th
Call for Proposals OPEN: Application Link HERE
Application Deadline: Friday, February 13th
The conference theme is Strategies for Action and Hope, building on the newly released 2025 Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Plan. We are especially interested in presentations about building protective factors or addressing risk factors for today's youth, as the state plan found that suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Wisconsin youth ages 10-19.
We are interested in applications that continue building on the perspective that suicide is a public health and social justice issue, and not only a concern for the field of behavioral health. We hope to uplift voices of lived experience and innovative approaches to addressing the risk and protective factors surrounding suicide. Proposals that demonstrate evidence-based or promising practices, enhance practical skills, support recovery, and energize people are invited to apply.