Suicide Prevention Events in New Jersey

Location: 631 Lake Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Join KYDS (Konscious Youth Development & Service) on September 9th. Unwind and let go of your stress and anxiety with guided meditation, deep breathing exercises, and gentle yoga movements in a supportive group environment.

Sessions will be held at 2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT and will last 75 minutes.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) have partnered to develop an ECHO program that focuses on clinical strategies described in the Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention. Health equity is incorporated throughout the curriculum.

The two overarching program goals involve increases to participant:

• Knowledge and self-efficacy regarding best practices to identify and support youth at risk for suicide.
• Implementation of suicide prevention protocols into clinical practice.

Benefits to participating in the project include:

• Increase knowledge and confidence of best practices related to identifying and supporting youth at risk for suicide.
• Learn strategies, resources, and approaches on how to implement best practices related to youth suicide prevention protocols.
• Network and problem solve in real time with leading suicide prevention experts and a quality improvement advisor.
• Connect regularly with a small cohort of your peers in a confidential and safe virtual meeting environment.
• Participating pediatricians will have the opportunity to earn American Board of Pediatrics Part 4 Maintenance of Certification credit, pending approval.

Venue Location:
The Palace at Somerset Park
333 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873

Join NJAAP at our 33rd Annual School Health Conference!
The School Health Conference is dedicated to keeping you abreast of the latest best practices in pediatrics. Whether you are looking to obtain continuing (CNE/CME) credits or dedicated to lifelong learning, this conference provides a large selection of educational opportunities. In addition to the education offered in our program, the NJAAP also showcases the latest pediatric resources and innovations in the exhibit hall.

Check back soon for more details!

Venue Location:
Richard Hall Community Health and Wellness Center
500 N. Bridge Street
Bridgewater, NJ

This training aims to learn skills, recognize resources within the community, promote a framework for organizing reactions in the aftermath, and suggest practical strategies for management to reduce the negative impact of these events on youth and those associated with them.

Venue Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
2355 US Route 1, Princeton, NJ 08540

This conference provides a multitude of learning experiences that cater to staff members at all levels of expertise and experience. This event also presents an array of exceptional opportunities to establish and cultivate valuable relationships, as well as to expand and enhance your business endeavors. 

Venue Location:
JBJ Soul Kitchen (within BEAT Center)
1769 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ

This training aims to learn skills, recognize resources within the community, promote a framework for organizing reactions in the aftermath, and suggest practical strategies for management to reduce the negative impact of these events on youth and those associated with them.

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, SAMHSA’s Suicide Prevention Branch is hosting a fireside chat on Black youth suicide prevention, featuring speakers from SAMHSA, young adults with lived experience, and experts in suicide prevention among Black youth. Research shows that from 2018 to 2021, Black individuals aged 10 to 24 experienced a 37% increase in suicides, the largest increase among racial groups. This webinar will highlight the efforts of SAMHSA’s Black Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative and focus on actions to support youth in their communities. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights from experts and young people about addressing Black youth suicide and learn how to embed equity in suicide prevention efforts.