Wisconsin Zero Suicide Training 2026
We will open up applications for our 2026 training on Monday, March 9th. Sign up for the PSW Newsletter for updates!
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 14th Annual WI Zero Suicide Training (WZST) and subsequent Community of Practice.
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
July 28-30, 2026
9am-2pm CT daily
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 Kelsey Van Hoorn at
kelsey@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.
Timeline and Submission Process
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Call for Applications Released
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Monday, March 9, 2026
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Applicant Q&A
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Friday, March 27, 2026 12-1pm |
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Application Due
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Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:59pm |
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Applicants Notified of Status
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Monday, May 4, 2026 |
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Team Orientation Calls (a scheduling form will be sent to sign up for time slots)
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Week of May 18, 2026 OR May 26, 2026 |
| Introducing WI Zero Suicide Session |
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10am-12pm |
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WI Zero Suicide Training Dates
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Tuesday July 28-Thursday July 30, 2026 from 9am-2pm daily |
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 will be held 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. Registration is not required, but you are welcome to save these details to your calendar if you plan to attend the Q&A webinar.
Friday, March 27th at 12pm CT
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2600741751?omn=89213791643
Meeting ID: 260 074 1751
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,2600741751# US
If you were unable to attend our Zero Suicide Application Q&A you can find the recording HERE
Please contact MHA with any questions:
Kelsey Van Hoorn, Zero Suicide Program Coordinator: kelsey@mhawisconsin.org
Erica Steib, State Suicide Prevention Program Manager: erica@mhawisconsin.org
MHA phone: (414) 276-3122