# Event Details - **Event Name**: Connected for Hope: A Suicide Prevention Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Building a community of suicide prevention through education, connection, hope, healing, and practical strategies.About this EventConnected for Hope: Building a Community of Suicide PreventionJoin Partners for Suicide Prevention for a full day of education, connection, and community care focused on suicide prevention, intervention, hope, healing, and resilience.Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of breakout sessions throughout the day, connect with community partners and resources, and take part in meaningful conversations about strengthening suicide prevention efforts across our community.Friday, October 2, 2026Registration & light refreshments: 8:30 AMConference: 9:00 AM–4:00 PMMonroe 2–Orleans BOCES Professional Development CenterEntrance Door #3, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559Registration: $50 per personLunch is included.Continuing Education CreditsWe have been approved to provide 4.75 CME, Social Work (SW), and LMHC continuing education credits for full-day attendance at the conference. Please indicate your continuing education needs during registration and provide the requested licensure information.Educators seeking CTLE credits must also register through Frontline Education in addition to completing their conference registration. Register for CTLE credits through Frontline Education.Breakout Sessions & PresentersExplore four breakout sessions throughout the day, each offering three workshop options to choose from, focused on suicide prevention, community connection, support, and resilience.Breakout Session 1 | 9:45–10:35 AMLethal Means Safety: Lock and TalkPresenter: Lynne MignemiProblem Gambling: The Addiction with the Highest Rates of SuicidePresenter: Bridget Doughtery HermanSuicidal Behavior in Elementary School-Aged YouthPresenter: Arielle Sheftall, PhDBreakout Session 2 | 10:50–11:40 AMClinical Assessment of SuicidePresenters: George Nasra, MD and Tziporah Rosenberg, PhDPromoting and Implementing Youth and Teen MHFA in School DistrictsPresenters: Joe Fantigrossi, PhD and Bridget Doughtery HermanAllyship Is Suicide Prevention: LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Saves LivesPresenter: Mickey DiPernaBreakout Session 3 | 12:40–1:30 PMYouth Mental Health First Aid in Black and Brown CommunitiesPresenters: Andrea McCleod and James SculerLives Left Behind: How Suicide Impacts Loved OnesPresenters: Katelyn Zufall, Maeve Cullinane and Bridget Doughtery HermanSocial Connectedness: A Key Protective Factor in Suicide PreventionPresenters: Ashley Smith and Brian BecklerBreakout Session 4 | 1:45–2:35 PMNo One Teaches Us How to Grieve: Understanding Loss, Healing and ConnectionPresenters: Carri Raynor and Wendy UnderhillAffirmations in Color: Creating Soul NotesPresenter: Allison NicholsFinding the Glimmers: Journaling and Tiny Moments for Building ResiliencePresenter: Sarah ShellandAgenda🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration, Light Refreshments & NetworkingInfo: Check in, enjoy light refreshments, visit community resource tables, and connect with fellow attendees before the conference begins.🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMOpening RemarksHost: Joe Fantigrossi, PhD; Valerie Way; & Garra Lloyd-LesterInfo: Welcome and opening remarks to begin the day.🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:35 AMBreakout Session 1Info: Choose one: Lethal Means Safety: Lock and Talk • Problem Gambling & Suicide Risk • Suicidal Behavior in Elementary School-Aged Youth🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:40 AMBreakout Session 2Info: Choose one: Clinical Assessment of Suicide • Youth & Teen MHFA in School Districts • LGBTQ+ Allyship & Suicide Prevention🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:40 PMLunch, Networking & Connecting ConversationsInfo: Enjoy lunch, connect with other attendees, and continue conversations with community partners and fellow participants.🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:30 PMBreakout Session 3Info: Choose one: Youth Mental Health First Aid in Black and Brown Communities • Lives Left Behind: How Suicide Impacts Loved Ones • Social Connectedness & Suicide Prevention🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:35 PMBreakout Session 4Info: Choose one: Understanding Grief, Loss & Connection • Affirmations in Color: Creating Soul Notes • Finding the Glimmers: Journaling & Building Resilience🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PMSelf Care Meets Community Care: Building Resilience TogetherHost: Joe Fantigrossi, PhD & Melissa HeatleyInfo: Come back together for a closing session focused on the connection between individual self-care, community care, and resilience.🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PMConference Surveys, Certificates & ClosingInfo: Complete conference evaluations, receive certificates as applicable, and close out the day together. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/spencerport/connected-for-hope-a-suicide-prevention-conference/100001995466709645 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-10-02T12:30:00Z - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES Professional Development Center, Entrance Door #3 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Spencerport - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES Professional Development Center, Entrance Door #3 - **lat**: 43.1941388 - **long**: -77.7925394 - **full address**: Monroe 2–Orleans BOCES Professional Development Center, Entrance Door #3, 3599 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Connected for Hope: A Suicide Prevention Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8764de92ecbfa561e2838e706a7c830dcf2fc33a2dadd27004ce1c88d9e087cc-rimg-w1200-h600-dc081848-gmir.jpg?v=1788243420 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Connected for Hope: A Suicide Prevention Conference being held? 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