Bridging the Divide 2024

Suicide: So Many Facets, No Easy Answers


April 3-4, 2024
Embassy Suites, Boulder CO
Suicide: So Many Facets, No Easy Answers

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Bridging the Divide Suicide Awareness and Prevention Summit

Venue: Embassy Suites, Boulder CO

The conference theme is Suicide: So Many Facets, No Easy Answers. Breakout and keynote sessions will focus on promising trauma-informed practices that address social environments and decrease the likelihood of suicide, assist those who struggle with suicidal thinking, and help survivors of suicide loss regain their equilibrium following a loved one’s suicide attempt or death by suicide.

At the 2024 Summit, we will explore the challenges, complexities, growth, and hope in suicide prevention, intervention, and lived experience.

The summit will also feature keynote speakers:

  • Swil Kanim
  • April Smith, PhD
  • Marlon Rollins, PhD, LMHC, LPCC
  • Nina Gutin, PhD

Bridging the Divide - Schedule

Bridging the Divide - Schedule


2024 Call for Presentations

Call for Presentations is closed for 2024


Sponsor the Conference

View the Sponsor Packet for options.

SPONSORSHIP DEADLINE: March 1, 2024


Scholarships

Please complete the form to be considered for a scholarship to Bridging the Divide 2024 in Boulder, Colorado taking place April 3-4 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton.

Scholarship Requests have been closed for this year.


Awards

SPCC is accepting nominations for the following awards to be presented at the Bridging the Divide Conference. Nominations can be made by an individual or organization or a self-nomination. SPCC is looking to recognize those in our state who are making a difference in suicide prevention.

  • SPCC Advocacy Award is a prestigious award that honors and recognizes those who work tirelessly with lawmakers to enact legislation that will help all Coloradoans reduce or prevent suicide and its impact in our state.
  • The SPCC Media Award is an esteemed award given to those in the media who are cognizant and careful when reporting about suicide, and its impact on communities in Colorado. Careful reporting can be a useful tool in preventing suicide, and in educating the public.

Award winners will be announced at the 2024 Summit.

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Congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners

  • Advocacy Award Winner – Representative Judy Amabile
    • Representative Amabile was nominated for being the sponsor of SPCC’s bill HB23-1007 for being a state representative passionate about mental health and supporting suicide prevention.
  • Media Award Winner – PBS12