6:30-8 pm

St. Michael's Hospital Chapel

Call Michelle Nelson, MSW, LCSW, CADC at 715-346-5401 for more information.

September 10-12: NAMI Basics Teacher training
Hotel Mead, Wisconsin Rapids
Registration deadline: August 12.
Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information. 

September 11: 5th Annual Walk for Hope

9 am-noon. St. Michael’s Hospital.

3-mile non-competitive/leisure walk. Registration beginning in August.

For information contact Gary Garske, 715-345-5958, or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sponsored by Healthy People Portage County Suicide Prevention Committee.

September 13-17: Crisis Intervention Team training

DJ Bordini Center, Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton.

Comprehensive five-day training designed to assist patrol officers and others involved in law enforcement situations in recognizing and understanding the signs and symptoms of mental illness. Principles of de-escalation for times of crisis are taught. The curriculum is taught by numerous local and state experts in the field. No charge, but candidates must apply and be accepted into the class.

Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information.

September 15: La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Summit
8 am-4:30 pm

Radisson Hotel, La Crosse, Wis.

   Music, Speakers and Awareness Event:
   Tuesday, September 14
   6 pm

   Riverside Park

The Suicide Prevention Summit features the following keynote speakers:
Dr. Shawn Shea, International expert and author
Suzy Favor Hamilton, Family survivor and Olympic athlete
Workshop topics include:
Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Training
Returning Veterans and Suicide
Chronic Mental Illness and Suicide Risk
Incarceration and Criminal Justice
Youth Prevention Issues
Grief Work and Survivors
Family Survivor Panel
and much more….
For more information visit our Web site.
 
The QPR prevention tools will be taught throughout the Summit, www.qprinstitute.com   • Question • Persuade • Refer  
 
Cost: $65, includes full conference, refreshments, lunch, materials and continuing education hours
  
About the La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative
In 2004, a group of providers, consumers, and community members formed the La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative. The group’s central message is that suicide is a problem in our area and that it is preventable.
The Initiative meets monthly to discuss community needs, share information, and plan awareness events, including the annual Suicide Awareness Walk in September. Everyone is welcome, including survivors of family members, counselors and therapists, health care providers, educators, and others who want to make a difference in our community. www.lacrossesuicideprevention.org
 
To donate to the summit, please contact Dave Clements at 608-782-2367  
Registration and Program Information:
Karen Langaard, 608-785-6508 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

General Information:
Continuing Education and Extension, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
1725 State St., 205 Morris Hall, La Crosse, Wis. 54601
608-785-6500 or toll-free 1-866-895-9233
fax: 608-785-6547
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
UW-La Crosse Continuing Education and Extension provides professional development opportunities and program services to western Wisconsin.

September 27: Ministry Medical Emotional Support Group

(serves as NAMI General meeting for September)

Speaker: Dr. Joseph Gerwood
Topic:  Substance Abuse & Addiction: Prescribed & Non-prescribed Drugs/Alcohol
6 - 7 pm
2501 Main St., Stevens Point, Oak Room
Free and open to the public. Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information.

October is National Depression Screening Month

October 4: Survivors of Suicide Support Group

6:30-8 pm

St. Michael's Hospital Chapel

Call Michelle Nelson, MSW, LCSW, CADC at 715-346-5401 for more information.

October 9: Parents and Teachers As Allies Facilitator training
9:30 am-5 pm
Comfort Suites, Madison
Registration deadline: September 3
Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information.

October 19: Tina Zahn, author of Why I Jumped
7 - 8:30 pm
Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH) Auditorium
Free and open to the public
For information contact Gary Garske, 715-345-5958 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sponsored by Healthy People Portage County/Suicide Prevention Committee.

October 22-24: Family to Family Teacher training

Marshfield.

Registration deadline: October 1.

Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information.

October 25: Ministry Medical Emotional Support Group

(serves as NAMI General meeting for October)

Speaker: Michelle nelson, MSW, LCSW
Topic:  Depression/Suicide Prevention
6 - 7 pm
2501 Main St., Stevens Point, Oak Room
Free and open to the public. Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information.

November 1: Survivors of Suicide Support Group

6:30-8 pm

St. Michael's Hospital Chapel

Call Michelle Nelson, MSW, LCSW, CADC at 715-346-5401 for more information.

November 12-13: Peer-to-Peer Mentor training

La Crosse. 

Registration deadline October 1.

Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information.

November 13: NAMI Portage/Wood Counties general meeting with election of officers for 2011.

Followed by In Our Own Voice presentation.

7-8:30 pm

St. Paul's United methodist Church

600 N. Wilshire Blvd.

Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information.

November 15: NAMI Portage/Wood Counties general meeting with election of officers for 2011. Followed by In Our Own Voice presentation.

7-8:30 pm

St. Paul’s United Methodist Churc

600 N. Wilshire Blvd

Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information.

November 22: Ministry Medical Emotional Support Group

Topic:  Grief
6 - 7 pm
2501 Main St., Stevens Point, Oak Room
Free and open to the public. Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information.

December 6: Survivors of Suicide Support Group

6:30-8 pm

St. Michael's Hospital Chapel

Call Michelle Nelson, MSW, LCSW, CADC at 715-346-5401 for more information.

December 27: Ministry Medical Emotional Support Group
Topic:  Depression in Older Adults
6 - 7 pm
2501 Main St., Stevens Point, Oak Room
Free and open to the public. Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information.

January 10, 2011: NAMI Portage/Wood Counties board meeting

5:15 pm

ROCC Point, 2040 Jefferson St., Stevens Point.

Call Marvin Lutz, 715-592-4522 for more information.