The third annual suicide awareness and resilience symposium will be held on March 7, 2025 at 800 Valley View Drive in Woodland Park.
Through expert speakers, local stories of triumph, and
interactive sessions, we invite you to be part of a movement that grows resilience, breaks down stigma, and promotes a future of hope.
This event is free and open to the public but registration
is required. Click the button below to reserve your spot!
2025 Topics
Keynote
Embrace the Awkward: Talking to Youth About Mental Health
8:45-9:20 am
Mike Donahue, ValueUP
Have Fun, Seriously!
9:30-10:20 am
Eli Varney, Family Care Center
Perfectly Imperfect- Support Rooted in Love (for caregivers supporting youth) 9:30-10:20 am
Cass Walton, Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership
Navigating Crisis Through Human Connection
10:30-11:20 am
Ryan Brown, Ute Pass Regional Health District
Erin O'Connell, Community Member & Advocate
Erin O'Connell, Community Member & Advocate
The Power of Art: Transforming Stress & Trauma Into Healing
10:30-11:20 am
Dr. Joyce Aubrey, Finding Our Voices
Keynote
Suicide Prevention in Rural Communities
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Katherine Harvey, Office of Suicide Prevention
Emotional Language 101
1:10-2:00 pm
Kirsten Wulfsberg, LPC
CSU Extension
CSU Extension
Organizational/Institutional Trauma 1:10-2:00 pm
James "Tiny" McLaughlin, Ute Pass Regional Health District
Disenfranchised Grief: Grieving the Loss of a Pet
2:10-3:00 pm
Shellie Lasiter-Read MA, LPC, GC-C
Good Grief Counseling
Good Grief Counseling
Moral Injury & Vicarious Trauma
2:10-3:00 pm
Dr. Dan Rush & Dr. Ann Rush, Status Code 4, Inc.
Talking with your kids after a suicide attempt in the family
9:30-10:20 am
Shellie Lasiter-Read MA, LPC, GC-C
Good Grief Counseling
Good Grief Counseling
*Panel*
Faces and Voices of Recovery
9:30-10:20 am
Frank Montesano, Serenity Recovery Connection
Erik Olson, Face It Together
Nate Wilson, New Visions Recovery
Erik Olson, Face It Together
Nate Wilson, New Visions Recovery
Mask Painting: Inside/Outside Expression
Allison Avery, Community Member & Ally
Turning Desperation into Hope: A Faith-Based Approach to Suicide Awareness
10:30-11:20 am
David Galvan, Soul Shop
POSTvention as PREvention
10:30-11:20 am
Cass Walton, Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership
Legacy Showing:
Highs and Lows of Farming
10:30-11:20 am
Kirsten Wulfsberg, LPC
The Healing Power of Horses: How Equine Partnerships Support Well-Being
1:10-2:00 pm
Erika Lehmann, Mustang Wisdom
*Local Story*
From Suicide to Self Love
1:10-2:00 pm
Beth Mack, CASA Advocate & Community Member
Mind Over Matter: Simple Brain Hacks 1:10-2:00 pm
Dr. Joyce Aubrey, Finding Our Voices
Current Efforts to Prevent Suicide in Local Colorado Counties
2:10-3:00 pm
Katherine Harvey, Office of Suicide Prevention
Supporting Loved Ones in Recovery
2:10-3:00 pm
Erik Olson, Face It Together
Sorcha Sylvester-Martin, Face It Together
Sorcha Sylvester-Martin, Face It Together
Closing Remarks
3:10-3:30 pm
Sponsorship Packages
Partner - $900+
- Mention in event flyer
- Promotion on social media
- Mention in press release
- Large logo on event banner
- Certificate of Sponsorship
Supporter - $300+
- Mention in event flyer
- Promotion on social media
- Mention in press release
- Small logo on event banner
$150+ for Nonprofits
Advocate - $1500+
Everything in the Partner Package PLUS:
- Linked logo & 150 word feature on TCMHA website
- Logo included in post-event attendee email
