This has been a busy summer for TSPN staff! Many different events, trainings, and outreach efforts happened over the summer and we look forward to seeing all of you at the September event.

In this Issue

Statistics on Suicide in TN

Information on the September conference

Various initiatives throughout TSPN

Photos of events across the state

And more!

So: What can you do?

Here are locations you are able to find various suicide prevention trainings:

TSPN

Department of Health

Self education:

TSPN

Department of Health

Getting Help:

Call: 988

Text: “TN” to 741741

Click here for more resources

Dr. Thomas Joiner as the keynote speaker

The event will be $35 for one day and $75 for two days.

PLEASE NOTE: 5.25 CEUs are now available for this event via NASW-TN... 1.25 for people attending Monday only, 4.0 for people attending Tuesday only, and 5.25 for both days.

We are still seeking sponsorships for this event, with financially accessible opportunities to promote your agency or company to our guests.

Current sponsors:

Silver

Genoa Healthcare

Bronze

BlueCare Tennessee

Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (JACOA)

Project Transition

Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY)

TrustPoint Hospital

Exhibitors

Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health-Mirror Lake Recovery

AFSP-Tennessee

Compass Intervention Center

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund

Jason Foundation, Inc.

Mental Health Cooperative

NAMI Tennessee

System of Care Across Tennessee

Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug, and other Addiction Services (TAADAS)

Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS)

Volunteer Behavioral Health

We look forward to seeing you in Nashville this September for two powerful days of testimony, research, networking, and inspiration. There will be officer elections at this event.

Sources of Strength is an evidence-based, best practice, youth suicide prevention program. It is designed to utilize the power of peer social networks as a catalyst for change in unhealthy norms and culture; ultimately preventing suicide, bullying, and substance abuse. Sources of Strength moves beyond a risk-focus and utilizes an upstream approach; mobilizing Peer Leaders to spread messages of Hope, Help, and Strength throughout their school and community.

Jackson County Mayor, Randy Heady, along with Upper Cumberland TSPN Volunteers, Anne Stamps and Shirley Jennings, prepare for September with the Mayor signing a Proclamation declaring September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Jackson County Tennessee

ASIST training at Freed Hardeman that Regional Directors Mary Anne Christian and Emily Lunn hosted.

Mike Anderson and Karis Davis with Volunteer Behavioral Health stop for a moment at the Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition Summit

Knox Suicide Awareness Event.

The Upper Cumberland Region posing with their posies - Flowers of Hope Project facilitated by Eileen Wallach, You Heart on Art

Upper Cumberland TSPN Director Mike Anderson sharing information with new students at Vol State - Cookeville campus.

Emerald Youth Foundation elementary, middle, and high school students.

At the Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting on August 28, Vice Mayor, Maureen Fraser, presented Justin Johnson with the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network with a Proclamation making the month of September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Collierville, Tennessee.

Current Vacant Positions

Executive Director

North East Regional Director

Midcumberland Regional Director

Zero Suicide Initiative Director

If you are interested in any of these positions, please click the button below.

Make sure to include the position title in your email header.

Nicki Chadwell in memory of Chris Massie

Anthony and Nancy Crowder in memory of John Hardin "Jack" Whaley

Mona B. Williams in memory of Stuart Lang

Your financial support helps us with our work to raise awareness and prevent suicide in Tennessee. Learn more about your options for giving to TSPN.

Frank Dickinson

Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network | Website