Dear friends and partners,
We’re excited to announce that SPIN’s Annual Conference – Taking Action, Saving Lives – will be held on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 at the Holiday Inn in Clarkston, WA!
This year, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Kate Comtois, PhD, MPH, as our keynote speaker. She will lead two in-depth sessions:
Morning Session
- Suicide Assessment & Management: Synthesizing Client-Centered Care with Joint Commission Standards
Explore current research and theories on why people die by suicide, with a focus on understanding each person’s unique experience.
Key Takeaways:- Understand the client’s lived experience of suicidality
- Learn how to assess and formulate acute and chronic suicide risk
- Review Joint Commission suicide prevention standards
- Apply a narrative approach to suicide assessment
Afternoon Session
- Ethics of Suicide Prevention in Healthcare: Balancing Risk Management & Clinician Wellbeing
We’ll examine how treatment teams can uphold ethical care, manage risk, and practice self-care to reduce burnout.
Key Takeaways:- Explore key ethical principles in suicide care
- Understand the client’s perspective when disclosing suicidal thoughts
- Navigate system limitations and clinician responsibilities
- Learn how teams can support both clients and provider well-being
The conference is a full-day event offering 5 CEUs. Whether you’re a behavioral health provider, educator, first responder, or community advocate—this conference is for you. Together, we can take action and save lives.
More details and registration will follow in the coming weeks. Please save the date and help us spread the word!
