4th Annual Maryland Youth Suicide Prevention Summit

This summit is an essential gathering to amplify youth suicide prevention in Maryland. It brings together clinicians, educators, legislators, community organizations, and young people and families with lived experience to create a unified and collaborative strategy. Our goal is to break down silos, amplify the voices of those most affected, and develop concrete, actionable plans to save lives. Audience: This summit is designed for professionals and individuals committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of Maryland's youth. Your unique perspective is essential to our success. We invite the following key partners to join us: Clinicians & Mental Health Professionals: Experts providing front-line care, bringing invaluable insights into prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies. Legislators & Policy Makers: Leaders who can champion and enact policies that support mental health services and reduce barriers to care. Community Organizations & School Leaders: The boots-on-the-ground advocates who understand the unique needs of local communities and can implement programs where they are most needed. Youth & Families with Lived Experience: The most critical voices at the table. Your personal stories and insights are the foundation for a strategy that is effective, compassionate, and truly centered on those we aim to serve. Learning Objectives: Learn how to use the Ask Suicide-Screening Question (ASQ) as a screening questionnaire for suicide preventionLearn how to implement the Brief Suicide Safety Assessment (BSSA)Share knowledge regarding referral follow-up to mental health professionals, coding, and billingEngage with and recommend mental health action items with legislative leaders Important Information: If you are not a Kennedy Krieger staff member, please bring a valid ID to the meeting and check in at the 2nd floor security once you enter the building through the garage. Please note, parking is NOT included and you will