Suicide Prevention Education Summit coming to Saint John’s Resort
Kevin’s Song is hosting national and Michigan-based experts in suicide prevention, mental health, education and public policy for its 10th annual Suicide Prevention Education Summit: The
Power of 10, A Legacy of Hope, A Future of Possibility.
The two-day event, which will be held Jan. 22 and 23 at Plymouth Township’s Saint John’s Resort (44045 Five Mile Road), focuses on practical, evidence-based tools to prevent suicide and support individuals, families and communities affected by suicide loss.
Gail and John Urso founded Kevin’s Song in 2013, as a 501-c-3 non-profit, to honor our their, Kevin, who lost his life to suicide when he was just 41 years old.
“Proudly, Kevin’s Song has grown into a recognized resource so that individuals and communities can come together to learn about the latest research share their experiences and network with others who care about suicide awareness and prevention,” a statement from the Uros reads on kevinssong.org. “Please join us so that we can make our vision of a world without suicide a reality.”
Difference-makers will speak
The summit brings together clinicians, educators, first responders, policymakers, advocates, researchers and people with lived experience to translate research into action.
Key topics include:
Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Michigan
Youth mental health and school-based prevention
Adolescent brain development and suicide risk
Culturally responsive prevention approaches
Rural suicide prevention
Older adults and dementia
Grief, postvention and recovery
Ethical use of artificial intelligence in behavioral risk assessment
Implementation of the Zero Suicide framework
Each day’s agenda
On Thursday, Jan. 22, a Youth Mental Health and School Summit will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The focus will be on suicide prevention for children and adolescents, school-based interventions and family support.
On Friday, Jan. 23, a presentation on Clinical Advancements and Community Strategies will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The focus will be on evidence-based treatments, research innovation and community implementation.
For a full list of presenter, times and breakout topics, visit: https://kevinssong.org/2026-suicide-prevention-education-summit/. For more information on Kevin’s Song: www.kevinssong.org.
