Course Information
Training Title
Advancing Suicide Prevention through Telehealth and Policy Development
Date:
May 24, 2026
Time:
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET (2 hours)
Location:
Live on Zoom
Delivery Format:
Virtual course
Course Level:
Beginner level
Content Area:
Clinical, Counseling Practice and Interventions
CE Credit:
2.0 CE Credits
Presenter:
Dr. Linda Timme, DSW, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Organizer:
Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC
Target Audience
Social workers, counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, graduate-level mental health students; however, other mental health professionals may also benefit from the content.
Course Description
This two-hour continuing education program trains mental health professionals in the application of evidence-based suicide risk assessment and intervention strategies, with a focused lens on telehealth delivery and the policy factors that influence access and quality of care for rural and underserved populations. Participants will identify key suicide risk and protective factors across diverse populations and apply structured, evidence-informed assessment frameworks, including the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), PHQ-9, and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), to guide clinical decision-making.
Participants will also develop collaborative safety plans that integrate coping strategies, crisis response tools, means-safety considerations, and linkage to community resources. The program addresses culturally responsive practice and the ethical and legal dimensions of suicide prevention in telehealth settings, including documentation standards, HIPAA-related considerations, and duty-to-warn/protect obligations. Telehealth-specific clinical challenges—such as limited nonverbal data, technology disruptions, and coordination of emergency response—are examined alongside practical strategies to maintain clinical effectiveness and continuity of care.
By integrating telehealth-adapted clinical best practices with a trauma-informed perspective and policy-aware decision-making, the course equips clinicians to strengthen the quality, accessibility, and ethical integrity of suicide prevention services across settings. This course is designed for social workers and other mental health professionals providing clinical services in diverse practice environments.
Agenda de un vistazo
Agenda detallada con descanso
| Tiempo | Título de la sesión | Descripción y actividades de aprendizaje |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 12:10 PM | Bienvenida e introducción (10 min) | Introducciones • Descripción general de los objetivos • Establecer expectativas de colaboración. |
| 12:10 – 12:35 p. m. | Comprender la prevención del suicidio (25 min) | Datos mundiales y nacionales sobre suicidio (OMS, CDC) • Poblaciones de alto riesgo • El papel de la telesalud y las políticas en la prevención. |
| 12:35 – 1:00 PM | Factores de riesgo, factores de protección y señales de advertencia (25 min) | Reconocer factores de riesgo y protección • Evaluar la ideación, el plan y la intención • Aplicar el modelo 3ST • Planificación de crisis. |
| 13:00 – 13:10 | Descanso (10 min – No CE) | |
| 13:10 – 13:40 | Marco de evaluación del riesgo de suicidio y mejores prácticas (30 min) | Marcos basados en evidencia • Estratificación de riesgos • Toma de decisiones • Herramientas: C-SSRS, PHQ-9, CAMS. |
| 13:40 – 14:10 | Consideraciones legales, éticas y políticas (30 min) | HIPAA y confidencialidad • Deber de advertir • Integración de políticas de telesalud • Supervisión y documentación. |
12:00 – 12:10 PM
Bienvenida e introducción (10 min)
Introducciones • Descripción general de los objetivos • Establecer expectativas de colaboración.
12:10 – 12:35 p. m.
Comprender la prevención del suicidio (25 min)
Datos mundiales y nacionales sobre suicidio (OMS, CDC) • Poblaciones de alto riesgo • El papel de la telesalud y las políticas en la prevención.
12:35 – 1:00 PM
Factores de riesgo, factores de protección y señales de advertencia (25 min)
Reconocer factores de riesgo y protección • Evaluar la ideación, el plan y la intención • Aplicar el modelo 3ST • Planificación de crisis.
13:00 – 13:10
Descanso (10 min – No CE)
13:10 – 13:40
Marco de evaluación del riesgo de suicidio y mejores prácticas (30 min)
Marcos basados en evidencia • Estratificación de riesgos • Toma de decisiones • Herramientas: C-SSRS, PHQ-9, CAMS.
13:40 – 14:10
Consideraciones legales, éticas y políticas (30 min)
HIPAA y confidencialidad • Deber de advertir • Integración de políticas de telesalud • Supervisión y documentación.
Tiempo de instrucción: 120 minutos (2,0 horas de EC)
Descansos: Un descanso de 10 minutos, claramente indicado como tiempo no CE.
About the Presenter
Dr. Linda Timme, DSW, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Dr. Linda is the Founder and Clinical & Continuing Education Director of Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC, an organization that provides psychotherapy services, professional training, and continuing education programs in the United States and international settings.
Show moreProvider Approval Statements
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7875. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Participants are encouraged to check with their professional licensing board regarding CE acceptance.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC, provider # 2539, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/26/2025–11/26/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 2.0 clinical continuing education credits.
Jurisdiction Disclaimer
Regulatory boards have final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Participants are responsible for verifying approval in their jurisdiction.
REGISTRATION and INFORMATION
Course Fees and What's Covered
The registration fee for this event is $25, which includes:
- Official Certificate of Completion
- Light refreshments provided onsite
Registration Options
Registration Deadline: All registrations must be completed by March 2, 2025.
- Online: Register at https://renewdr.org
- Email: Request support or submit registration forms at hello@renewdr.org
Questions, Concerns, or Grievances
Participants may submit questions, concerns, or formal grievances at any time. All grievances must be submitted in writing to admin@renewdr.org. A written response will be provided within 5-10 business days.
Full Grievance Policy: https://renewdr.org
How to Submit a Request
Requests may be communicated by phone, email, or in writing.
To submit a request: Email admin@renewdr.org with:
- Your full name
- The event title
- Event date
- The specific request or concern
Questions by phone: (717) 743-0765
Cancellation and Refund Information
Cancellations must be received 60 days or more before the event date to be eligible for a refund.
Cancellations & Refunds:
- 60+ days before the program: 50% refund of the total program cost
- 30-59 days before: 25% refund
- Fewer than 30 days before: No refund
- This policy applies to all paid trainings and CE programs hosted by Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC ("Renew"), unless otherwise stated for a specific event.
Event Changes by Renew Psychotherapy Center (RPC), LLC
If an event is rescheduled or canceled due to low enrollment, presenter illness, or a force-majeure event, participants may choose:
- A full refund, or
- A complimentary transfer to a future event of equal value.
Accessibility, ADA & Special Needs Accommodations
RPC is committed to full accessibility and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Participants requiring accommodations should contact admin@renewdr.org at least two weeks prior to the event. Every effort will be made to ensure equal access and participation.
If the event is held internationally, please note that some physical accessibility features may differ from U.S. ADA building standards. Renew will make every reasonable effort to support full participation.
Course Completion & CE Information
CE Credit Awarded
This course offers 2.0 Clinical continuing education credits.
Course completion requirements: To be eligible for CE credit participants must:
- Attend the entire course session (no partial credit).
- Active participation in all course activities is required. Participation in structured skill practice and role-play exercises is mandatory. Certificates will not be issued without full participation and completion of the evaluation.
- Complete and submit the course evaluation at the conclusion of the training.
- Late arrival, early departure, or missing any portion of the live session results in ineligibility for CE credit. Refunds are not provided for partial attendance.
- Partial credit cannot be awarded in accordance with CE standards. Participants must attend the full course session to receive credit.
Attendance Verification
Attendance for this in-person course is verified through:
- A signed attendance sheet (sign-in and sign-out)
- Participation monitoring by the instructor
- Completion and submission of the required course evaluation
Course Evaluation
A completed course evaluation is required to be eligible for CE credit.
Certificate of Completion
Certificates of completion will be emailed within 14 business days of course completion.
Course Materials
Participants receive digital training materials at the event. Supplemental readings are provided to support course content. All materials adhere to the requirements for accessibility, fairness, and instructional alignment.
Delivery Method
Live, interactive, in-person continuing education program. No recordings are available.
Learning Methods
Instruction is delivered through:
- Live lecture (40%)
- Case examples (25%)
- Guided discussion (20%)
- Structured skills practice (15%)
These learning strategies meet the standards for interactive continuing education.
Course Interactivity Type
Interactive. The program incorporates live lecture, group discussion, case-based learning, Q&A, and structured practice activities, meeting the interactivity criteria.
Terms and Conditions
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Financial Disclosure: Dr. Linda Timme receives compensation as the presenter.
- Non-Financial Disclosure: Dr. Timme reports no relevant non-financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
- Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships and Commercial Support: All presenters and planners have no relevant financial or non-financial relationships with any ineligible companies.
- Commercial Support: This program receives no commercial support.
Equal Opportunity / Non-Discrimination
RPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any protected status.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Participant data are used only for attendance verification, certificate issuance, and quality improvement. No third-party sharing.
All participant information, case material, and discussion content will remain confidential and will not be recorded, stored, or distributed.
Community Standards
Professional, respectful conduct is required. No harassment, intimidation, or unauthorized recording/sharing. Violations may result in removal without refund.
Program Review & Board Approvals
All programs are reviewed for quality and alignment with continuing education standards. Approval details are published in promotional materials once confirmed.
Participant Support / Contact for Assistance
For questions, concerns, or grievances, contact admin@renewdr.org or (717) 743-0765.
Contact Information
Dr. Linda Timme, DSW, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Chief Executive Officer | Clinical and Continuing Education Director
Renew Psychotherapy Center, LLC
(717) 743-0765 (U.S.)