BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:iCalendar-Ruby BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Meetings,Conferences DESCRIPTION:This summit is an essential gathering to amplify youth suicide prevention in Maryland. It brings together clinicians\, educators\, legisla tors\, community organizations\, and young people and families with lived e xperience to create a unified and collaborative strategy. Our goal is to br eak down silos\, amplify the voices of those most affected\, and develop co ncrete\, actionable plans to save lives.\n\nAudience:\nThis summit is desig ned for professionals and individuals committed to making a tangible differ ence in the lives of Maryland's youth. Your unique perspective is essential to our success. We invite the following key partners to join us:\n\nClinic ians & Mental Health Professionals: Experts providing front-line care\, bri nging invaluable insights into prevention\, intervention\, and postvention strategies.\n \n\nLegislators & Policy Makers: Leaders who can champion and enact policies that support mental health services and reduce barriers to care.\n \n\nCommunity Organizations & School Leaders: The boots-on-the-grou nd advocates who understand the unique needs of local communities and can i mplement programs where they are most needed.\n \n\nYouth & Families with L ived Experience: The most critical voices at the table. Your personal stori es and insights are the foundation for a strategy that is effective\, compa ssionate\, and truly centered on those we aim to serve.\n \n\nOur Goals:\n\ nBy uniting these diverse perspectives\, we will collectively work to:\n \n \nAmplify the Voices of Lived Experience: Ensure that the perspectives of y outh and families are at the forefront of all discussions and policy decisi ons.Identify Gaps in Current Systems: Pinpoint the weaknesses in our curren t prevention networks and brainstorm innovative solutions.Draft Collaborati ve Action Plans: Develop concrete\, actionable strategies that integrate cl inical best practices with legislative support and community-led initiative s.Advocate for Statewide Change: Empower attendees to advocate and champion change in their respective fields\, from the clinic to the capitol. \n\nJo in us in this vital effort to create a future where every young person in M aryland has the support they need to thrive. \n\n\nAgenda:\n\n8:00 - 8:20 A M Check In/ Tech Check\n\n8:20 AM Welcome\n\n8:30 - 8:55 AM MAPS Intro and Hands-On Demonstration \nDionne Bowie Director\, Office of Suicide Preventi on and Wellness\n\n8:55 - 9:45 AM Update on State of Maryland Initiatives \ nAlyssa Lord Deputy Secretary of Behavioral Health\n\n9:45-10:15 AM Marylan d Coalition of Families\nCarolyn Blade\nTBD Second Youth Organization\n\n10 :15-10:30 AM Break\n\n10:30 - 12:15 PM Youth and Family Panel on their Ment al Health Journeys in Maryland \n\n12:15 - 12:45 PM Lunch Video Demo: Safet y Plan Creation with Teen & Parent\nHealthyChildren.org Article: https://ww w.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/how-a -suicide-prevention-safety-pla n-can-save-your-childs-life.aspx\n\n12:45 - 1:15 PM Update Maryland Universal Form Creation\n\n1 - 2:30 PM Legislative Town Hall\nSenator Malcolm Augustine\nDelegate Jessica Felmark\nDelegate Bo nnie Cullison\n\n2:30 - 3:00 PM Summary\n\n\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION:\n \n\nI f you are not a Kennedy Krieger staff member\, please bring a valid ID to t he meeting and check in at the 2nd floor security once you enter the buildi ng through the garage.\n\nPlease note\, parking is NOT included and you wil l be responsible for payment. Please grab a ticket when you enter the garag e. Thank you!\n \n\nFragrance Free: We ask that all who are attending refra in from wearing perfume\, cologne\, after shave and scented body lotions.\n Read the full policy here\n \n\nIf you have any accessibility needs\, reque sts or general questions\, please email \nConferenceReservations@KennedyKri eger.org DTEND:20251024T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260415T134749Z DTSTART:20251024T120000Z GEO:39.299993;-76.593427 LOCATION:Arnold J. Capute\, MD\, MPH\, Conference Center \, 812 A & B SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Maryland American Academy of Pediatrics Youth Suicide Prevention Su mmit UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50692792028434 URL:https://eventscalendar.kennedykrieger.org/event/maryland-american-acade my-of-pediatrics-youth-suicide-prevention-summit END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR