Northeast WI Suicide Prevention Summit
Unity in
Diversity
Inclusive strategies for suicide prevention.
Join us in May 2025 for a summit developed to increase understanding of suicide, its prevalence and the risk factors for specific populations.
Our Summit at a Glance
Find out more about the Northeast Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Summit.
Date
Thursday, May 8, 2025
8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Format
In-Person, Brown County Central Library
Virtual, established program
Investment
$79 General Admission
(+$20 for Continuing Education Credit)
$49 Students
Partners
In partnership with title event sponsor Brown County Coalition for Suicide Prevention and community collaborators Center for Suicide Awareness, Family Services, Brown County Health and Human services, Unity Hospice and UW-Green Bay Psychology and Social Work Departments.
2025 Agenda
Attendance at the summit may provide continuing education, 5.5 CEHs, to eligible health and human services professionals. Established program for virtual option is noted with asterisks.
8:15-8:55 a.m.
Check-In
9-10:15 a.m.
Keynote: Earl Dotson
A Broken Man: Learning to Feel After Loss*
10:15-10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Four topic sessions to choose from.
Session 1
- VA S.A.V.E Training
- Compassion Resilience in Practice*
- Multicultural Approaches to Trauma-Informed Care
- Dudes + T.A.C.O.S.
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Lunch
1-2:15 p.m.
Four topic sessions to choose from.
Session 2
- Suicide Prevention and Postvention Efforts in Response to a Major Event
- Intersectionality in Mental Healthcare/Countering Influential Implicit Bias*
- Teen Mental Health: Trends, Challenges & Surprising Realities
- Suicide in the Tribal Community
2:15-2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30-3:45 p.m.
Special Guest: Jeffrey Ditzenberger
It's OK to Not be OK*
3:45-4 p.m.
Ending Remarks & Conclusion
Keynote
Speaker
Earl Dotson
CEO, Super Bowl Champion
A Broken Man: Learning to Feel After Loss
Earl Dotson probably hugged his dad about three times in his whole life, and now he wishes he had three more times to hug his son who he lost to suicide. Dotson had always felt he was broken because mental health wasn't talked about. His Green Bay Packers teammates helped save his life. By not being able to fix himself, Dotson wasn't able to help his son, and now it is his calling to give people the tools to safely feel and cope and know that they are not alone. Intended for all attendees.
Special Guest
Jeffrey Ditzenberger (Ditz)
Certified Mental Health Life Coach & Peer Specialist
It's OK to Not be OK
Nearly 30 years ago, Ditz survived his own suicide attempt. In 2015, he founded TUGS to promote mental wellness in rural communities. Today, he is a certified mental health life coach and peer specialist in mental health and addiction recovery, and is a qualified Question Persuade Refer (QPR) instructor. He travels throughout the Midwest speaking about mental health and suicide prevention. A Navy veteran and former corn and soybean farmer, he brings a vast array of life and professional experiences to his work.
Thank You Sponsors
We are grateful for the generous sponsor who supports our mission to develop inclusive strategies to prevent suicide.
Title Event Sponsor
The Brown County Coalition for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to promoting awareness, providing education, overcoming stigma, supporting survivors and preventing suicides in Brown County.
Snack Sponsor
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS) is a doctor-owned orthopedics, sports medicine, rheumatology and pain management practice serving Northeast Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for more than 70 years.
Need Guidance?
We’re here to help. If you have questions about the conference, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our Program Specialists.