Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) - Outpatient
Aug 6, 2025

Start time:

09:00 AM

End time:

04:30 PM
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This is a 7.5-hour workshop for mental health professionals on assessing suicide risk, planning treatment, and managing the care of those at risk. 6.5 Social worker CEs are available.

 

This training takes place in Lansing, MI and will be co-hosted with Mental Health Association in Michigan (MHAM).
 

Suicidal behavior is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. Over 30,000 people die by suicide each year, the equivalent of one major airliner filled with passengers crashing every two days. Hundreds of thousands of people are treated in hospital emergency departments each year following a suicide attempt.

 

A significant proportion of people who die by suicide have had recent contact with a mental health professional. However, many providers are inadequately trained to assess, treat, and manage suicidal patients or clients.

 

Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) was designed to address the training gap. It teaches essential core competencies that meet the needs of an entire spectrum of mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed counselors, social workers, and employee assistance professionals.

 

Training includes: 6.5 hours of training, in a mix of lecture, paired practice, written exercises, and video modeling, an engaging and stimulating participant manual, including bibliographies for each of the five major sections, post-workshop access to additional resources on a web page exclusively for AMSR participants and trainers.

 

Who should attend: Professionals working in outpatient settings who conduct suicide risk assessments, primarily those with a master’s degree or above.

 

Cost: $50.00/per person (includes training manual). Credit cards or checks accepted (Checks can be made and sent to Hope Network - 3075 Orchard Vista Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546)

 

Time: 9:00am-4:30pm. There will be a one-hour lunch break and two short breaks.

 

Lunch is Provided: Jimmy Johns will be provided for lunch. Please provide any dietary restrictions when asked at checkout.

 

Training Expectations: Please arrive at least five-minutes early to sign in and get seated. If you join more than 10 minutes after the training start time or you have to leave for an extended amount of time, you will not receive credit for the course.

 

Location: Lansing, MI (Consumers Credit Union Event Space - 6935 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911)

 

Continuing Education: 6.5 CEs available from APA, NY State Board of Social Workers.

 

Statement of Accreditation: Participants who complete the full-day Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk for Outpatient Professionals training are eligible for 6.5 continuing education credits. Zero Suicide Institute at EDC is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Zero Suicide Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Zero Suicide Institute is also approved to sponsor continuing education by the New York State Education Department Board of Social Work (NYSED), and National Association of Social Workers (NASW). This program is approved to provide Continuing Education Credits by APA which is accepted by the BBS for CA licensees for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, and LEP for 6.5 CE Credits.

 

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  • For more information or questions, please contact AMSR@hopenetwork.org.
  • This training is supported by a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Zero Suicide Grant.
  • Our AMSR certified trainers are also available to train on-site at various agencies, universities, etc. If this is an option you are interested in please contact amsr@hopenetwork.org