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Join us August 11 – 12 for the 2026 Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium.

We will be in person at the New Braunfels Convention Center! A virtual option is available for those who cannot make it in person.

Welcome to the Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium 2026, a hybrid event offering in person and virtual learning, dedicated to advancing suicide prevention efforts across Texas and beyond. We’re honored to bring together leading experts and inspiring speakers from across the country—each ready to share their insights, research, and tools to help save lives and strengthen communities.
This event is proudly hosted by the Texas Suicide Prevention Council, a diverse network of over 140 partners, including local coalitions, military and Veteran organizations, higher education institutions, and community leaders. A special thank-you goes to the Council’s Executive Committee, who served as the #TxSP26 Planning Committee and worked tirelessly to bring this event to life.
We’d also like to express our deep appreciation to our sponsors for their generous support. Be sure to visit our Exhibitor Page to connect with organizations offering resources, services, and innovative solutions for suicide prevention.
Interested in earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs)? Check out our FAQ section to learn more about eligibility and how to claim your credits.
Don’t forget to follow the live conversation on social media! Follow the hashtag #TxSP26 and tag @StopTxSuicides on Twitter to join the discussion, share insights, and connect with fellow attendees.
Thank you for joining us. Your participation helps strengthen our statewide commitment to preventing suicide and promoting mental wellness for all.

 
wdt_ID wdt_created_by wdt_created_at wdt_last_edited_by wdt_last_edited_at August 11, 2026 Session August 12, 2026 Session
1 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:02 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:59 AM 7:30-8:15 AM Check In - Networking 7:30-8:15 AM Check In - Networking
2 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:02 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:40 AM 8:15- 9:00 AM Council Welcome 8:15- 9:00 AM Council Welcome
3 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:03 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:40 AM 8:00-8:30 AM Coffee with Jocelyn [Online] 8:00-8:30 AM Coffee with Jocelyn [Online]
4 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:03 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:40 AM 8:30 - 9:30 AM The Cutting-Edge of Clinical Suicidology: Effective Assessment and Treatment of Suicidal Risk 8:30-9:15 AM Economic Support and Suicide Prevention
5 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:04 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:39 AM 9:30-9:45 AM BREAK 9:15-10:30 AM Military and Veterans Panel
6 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:04 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:39 AM 09:45-10:30 AM National Strategy SAMHSA 10:30-10:45 AM BREAK
7 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:05 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:39 AM 10:30- 11:15 AM AI and Suicide Prevention 10:45-11:30 AM Loss Team Panel
8 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:05 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 05:10 PM 11:15- 12:30 PM LUNCH (on your own) 12:00-1:00 PM LUNCH / AWARDS
9 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:05 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:37 AM 12:30-1:00 PM Texas Data 1:00-2:00 PM Rural Panel
10 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:05 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:38 AM 1:00-1:45 PM Building a Culture of Wellness
11 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:05 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:38 AM 1:45-2:00 PM BREAK
12 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:06 AM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 03:38 AM 2:00-3:15 PM K-20 Lessons Learned in Suicide Prevention
14 lisasullivan 09/04/2026 05:08 PM lisasullivan 09/04/2026 05:08 PM 3:15-4:00 PM

 

Time Session

Speaker
7:30 – 8:15 AM Check in – NetworkingCoffee with Jocelyn
8:15 – 9:00 AM Council Welcome 
9:00 – 10:00 AM The Cutting-Edge of Clinical Suicidology: Effective Assessment and Treatment of Suicidal Risk
10:00 – 11:00 AM National Strategy SAMHSA
11:00 – 11:45 AM AI and Suicide Prevention
11:45 – 12:45 LUNCH
12:45 – 1:00 PM Texas Data
1:00 – 2:00 PM Building a Culture of Wellness
2:15 – 3:15 PM Break
3:30 – 4:30 PM K-20 Lessons Learned in Suicide Prevention

*Please note that sessions and speakers are subject to change

 

 

 

Alicia Matteson, PhD

Director (Acting) Defense Suicide Prevention Office 

 

 April Foreman, PhD. 

Director of Technology and Innovation for the Veterans Crisis Line

Daniel Schwam

Senior Quantitative Analyst at RAND

David A. Jones, PhD., ABPP

Professor of Psychology

 Ernest Stevens, B.S. 

Managing Director at Council of State Governments

James Wright, M.S., LPC

Acting Director, 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office

 

Jennifer Haussler Garing, M.S.

State Suicide Prevention Epidemiologist Office of Mental Health Coordination at Texas HHSC

Johnna Green, R.N.

Founder of founded the Cooke County LOSS Team (CCLT)

Jonathan Singer, PhD. , LCSW

Professor at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Social Work Social Worker

Nicole Elliot, LCSW

Director, Zero Suicide Services and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at West Texas Counseling & Guidance

Ruben Leal

Medicolegal Death Investigator,  Public Safety Professional, Mental Health Advocate

Ryan I. Seymour

Program Coordinator,  Suicide Prevention and Suicide Response Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) 

 

Tammy Weppelman, LPC-S

 

 

 

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