In response to growing concerns about mental health and suicide, the Iowa Department of Public Health and Your Life Iowa is offering four free webinars focused on suicide prevention education. IDPH has applied to the Iowa Board of Certification for Continuing Education hours. Each session is open to the public.

Suicide Prevention Series Topics:

June 30 – 9 am – 12:15 pm – Youth Suicide Prevention
Presented by: Drew Martel, Foundation 2. Click here to register.

July 13 – 10 am – 11:30 am – Crisis Services in Iowa
Presented by: Julie Maas and Laura Larkin, Iowa Department of Human Services and Eric Preuss, Iowa Department of Public Health. Click here to register.

July 28 – 10 am – 11:30 am – Gambling & Suicide
Presented by: Jerry Bauerkemper, Katie Bee and Keri Neblett, Iowa Department of Public Health. Click here to register.

August 4 – 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Suicide Safety Planning
Presented by: Richard Strait, Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders (ITCD). Click here to register.

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