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Suicide Prevention Summit 

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
8:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Student Union, UW-La Crosse

521 East Ave North | La Crosse, WI 54601

Increase your understanding of suicide, its prevalence, and the risk factors for specific populations, and acquire tools for prevention, assessment, and intervention.

Who Should Attend

HEALTHCARE

  • Psychologists
  • Paramedics
  • Nurses
  • Medical assistants
  • Social workers and counselors

EDUCATION

  • School counselors
  • Teachers
  • Youth leaders
  • Student service personnel

COMMUNITY

  • Law enforcement officials
  • Clergy and pastoral care
  • Interested/affected community members
Thank you to our planning committee members!

Tim Blumentritt, B.S.W., Care Center
Karlene Buckmaster, CSW, Social Worker, La Crosse County Health Department
Christine Hughes, M.S.W., Gundersen Health System
Kirsten Krueger, M.S.Ed., Tellurian, Inc.
Amy Kuester, CRS, Great Rivers 211
Vincent Loera, M.S.W., APSW, Mayo Clinic Health System
Deb Mahr, R.N., Kaitlin's Table
Jennifer Mueller, LP, Nystom & Associates
Jenny Root, CSW, La Crosse County Human Services
Hallie Schmeling, Great Rivers 211
Maria Towle, M.S.W., LCSW, CSAC, Stein Counseling & Consulting Services LTD

Visit the La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative's website to learn more about their community activity and involvement.

 

 

Thank you to our sponsors!

Joe Was Just Joe Foundation
La Crosse County Human Services
Mini Donut Foundation
Kaitlin's Table Fund/Gundersen Medical Foundation
Mayo Clinic Health System
Kevin's Legacy Foundation