Thanks to everyone for making the 2026 conference AMAZING!!
Details for the 2026 Conference:
IMPACT Suicide: Connection is Prevention
Supporting Youth Mental Health in a Rapidly Changing World
Was offered virtually on Friday Sept 11, 2026 from 8:00am - 12:30pm CT
No cost to attend - 5 IL Social Work & Counseling CE Credit Hours
All Are Welcome!!
Click here to access to the 2026 IMPACT Suicide Conference Schedule & Resource Guide
Continuing Education credits (CEs) were made possible by OSF HealthCare
For this 2026 conference, 5 CE Credit Hours are offered for IL Social Work/ Counseling*
To receive a CE certificate, participants must have completed the following steps:
Attend 100% of event (as verified through Zoom attendance reports)
Complete the evaluation and pass the post-test with a score of 80% or greater
Certificates may take upwards of 60 days to be received
** Everyone is welcome to provide feedback through our general feedback/conference evaluation survey as well
*OSF HealthCare is a licensed Social Worker continuing education sponsor by the State of Illinois (IL License #159.000855)
None of the planners for this activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.
This event is jointly provided by OSF HealthCare, Madison County Mental Health Board, St Clair County Mental Health Board, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Illinois, & Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
2026 Conference Recording 02 - Lillie Cuddeback, "Grow Through What you Go Through" - Located Here
Presenter: Ameera Nauman, MD
"Stronger Together: Connection as a Foundation for Mental Health" - Slide deck accessed here
Presenter: Amy Maus, MSW, LCSW:
Handout, "Understanding and Responding to Anxious Youth" - accessed here
Presenter: Nicolette Rivera, MS, CRSS
"Walking Alongside Youth and Caregivers: A Peer Support Approach to Suicide Prevention" - Slide deck accessed here
Handout, "My Mini-WRAP Plan" - accessed here
Handout, "Safety Plan" - accessed here
Presenter: Shane Kuhlman, PhD
"Purpose and Valued Living in Youth Suicide Prevention" - Slide deck accessed here
Resource Panel
Shared by Juanita Liggins - What to expect when calling 211 - handout accessed here
Resource Slides Played During Intro and Break
Resource slideshow played at the beginning of the conference - video accessed here
Resource slideshow played during break - video accessed here