Suicide Prevention in Faith Communities

The Wisconsin Conference WISE Team will host a daylong workshop on suicide prevention in faith communities Sept. 10 at Daycholah Center. Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. WISE is a designation awarded by the UCC Mental Health Network that recognizes congregations and conferences that are Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive and Engaged for mental health.

The event is designed for clergy and lay leaders from any faith-based community. Across three sessions, workshop participants will examine the role of the church in suicide prevention and mental health self-care practices for faith leaders, and hear from a panel of guests who will share their experiences as survivors of suicide attempts.

Schedule for the day:

Arrival:  9 am to 9:30 am

Morning Program: 9:30 am to 12:20 pm

Lunch: 12:30 pm

Afternoon Program 1:30 pm to 5:15 pm

Dinner: 5:30 pm

Panel: 6:30 pm to 8 pm

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  August 23rd ($45-full day/$25 dinner & panel only)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 30th ($50-full day/$30 dinner & panel only)

PANEL ONLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: August 30th (Cash & check donations accepted at the event)

**Use drop-down menu in registration to register for the “Dinner & Panel Only” or “Panel Only” options.

$15 deposit is non-refundable.

Questions?  Contact: Lisa Hart at lhart@wcucc.org or 608-438-1571

To arrange for overnight accommodations on the 9th or the 10th, please contact Daycholah Center, or 920-745-4746.