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The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network is proud to announce our 25th Anniversary Conference, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, September 9 and 10, at Trevecca Community Church, 335 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, ZIP 37210.
This year’s theme is "Supporting Community, Sharing Hope, and Saving Lives." We will reflect on the history and successes of TSPN and explore current priorities within the field of mental health and suicide prevention. Additionally, we will consider the future of both TSPN and suicide prevention over the next 25 years.
We are excited to have Commissioner Marie Williams of the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as this year's keynote speaker. Other speakers and presenters will be announced as they are confirmed.
Tickets are $65 through the end of June, $75 through the end of July, and $80 starting in August and up to the day of the event.
To sponsor this event, visit the link here.
Conference Agenda
Wednesday, September 9th
7:00-8:00 AM: Vendor set-up
8:10-9:10 AM: Conference Registration
9:15-9:30 AM: Welcoming Remarks from Scott Ridgway, former TSPN Executive Director and Dr. Ken and Madge Tullis, co-founders of TSPN
9:30-10:30 AM: Presentation on the ESSENCE System by Terrence (Terry) Love, MS, CPC (Chair), Injury Prevention Manager, Division of Family Health and Wellness, Tennessee Department of Health
10:45-11:45 AM: Breakout Sessions
Alondra Soto, Director of Impact and Innovation, NAMI Tennessee: Importance of Storytelling
Kearee Jackson, BA, Greater Nashville Regional Director/Central Tennessee Team Lead, TSPN:
Youth Positive Mental Health: We CAN
Tim Perry, Th.D. LPC-MHSP, Frontier Health: Artificial Intelligence: The Dark Side
Cindy Sneed, Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations: Co-Occurring Disorders
11:45-1:00 PM: Luncheon with TSPN video testimonials airing throughout
1:00-2:00 PM: TSPN Recognition/Awards Ceremony
2:15-3:15 PM: Advocacy Panel
Justin Johnson, MSW, Greater Memphis Regional Director, West Tennessee Team Lead (moderator)
Melissa McGee, Children's Mental Health Advocacy Director, Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth
Mike Sparks, Live 4 Riv
3:30-4:30 PM: Presentation on 988 Quality Improvement by Sam Nadler, MSSW, Director of 988 QI at Vibrant
4:30 PM: Closing Remarks by Scott Payne, Outreach and Support Manager, Contact Careline/Chair, TSPN Advisory Council
4:40-5:00 PM: Visit Vendors/Networking and Certificate Pickup
Thursday, September 10th
8:00-9:00 AM: Conference Registration
9:00-9:10 AM: Welcoming Remarks by Anne Burnett Young, MS, CAS, LADAC II, Metro Drug Coalition (Knoxville), TSPN Zero Suicide Initiative Task Force Co-Chair/ Advisory Council Vice-Chair
9:10-10:10 AM: Keynote Address by Marie Williams, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
10:15-11:15 AM: Breakout Sessions
T. Sharde’ Curry, Founder and CEO, Manna Enterprises: The Perfect Stranger
Alexis Hill, MPH Community Health Educator, Behavioral Health and Wellness Division, Metro (Nashville) Public Health Department: From Adversity to Hope
Emily Bushart, BSN, Northwest Regional Director, TSPN: Reaching Rural Communities
Scott Payne and Sean Jones, LCSW, Carey Counseling Center/Past Chair, TSPN Advisory Council: Postvention
11:30-12:30 PM: Lunch
12:30-1:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Door Prize Drawings
1:00-1:30 PM: Certificate Pick-Up
For information or questions about registration or sponsorship, contact the TSPN central office at tspn@tspn.org.
