A Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators

Please join us for a session on 

 Simple steps to save a life:  How you can help prevent suicide

presented by Matt Vogl 

Session Description:  As this joyus holiday season draws to a close, we remember that for many, it can be a time when depression and substance abuse become worse.  When left untreated, mental illness can lead to suicide, which has tragically been on the rise in the US for over 25 years; claiming the lives of nearly 50,000 people every year.  But there is hope, and it starts with you.  Suicide can be prevented in most cases simply by knowing who is at risk, being able to recognize warning signs and knowing how to talk to a person at risk and connect them with care.  You do not have to be a mental health professional to save a life.

During this powerful workshop, you will learn more about why people decide to take their lives and how ordinary people can become heroes by courageously intervening and connecting them with care.  

We know that all of us, in one way or another, have been touched by suicide and talking about it can be triggering for some.  We encourage everyone to participate and to be mindful of the need to take care of yourself after the workshop.  But also know that the workshop is designed to be, above all things, filled with hope and optimism.  The more people that get trained in suicide prevention, the greater the likelihood that someone contemplating taking their own life will encounter someone who can recognize the warning signs and save a life.

Speaker Bio:  Matt’s passion for mental health led him to found the National Mental Health Innovation Center (NMHIC) at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus, in 2015. As Executive Director, Matt led a team of committed professionals to help accelerate the pace at which new technologies are responsibly developed to better treat and prevent mental illness, promote mental wellness and destroy stigma.  In 2021, the Center spun out of CU as VXVY Mental Health, Inc. where Matt serves as CEO.

Matt has become a leading national voice on mental health and the use of technology to improve people’s mental health. Matt has lectured and been featured in the media internationally, including keynotes at the World Conference on VR and Industry in Nanchang China, and a TEDx talk on the use of VR in mental health.

Before taking on leadership of the NMHIC startup, Matt served as Deputy Director of the University of Colorado Depression Center and managed the national program expansion for the Nurse-Family Partnership. Matt earned degrees from Marquette University and the University of Minnesota and now lives in beautiful Golden Colorado.

The session will be available via zoom to any member that does not attend in-person.  The zoom portion of the meeting will begin at noon.

**If you register to attend in-person and do not attend, or cancel the day of, there will be a $20 cancellation fee.**

PARKING: The building is accessible from the tunnel and parking is available and will be validated for those that park in the 601 Travis garage.

There is access to HAK’s building on the street level or tunnel level via the escalator in the lobby of the garage.

The Zoom login information will be emailed to all registered participants the morning of the session.

Tickets

$0.00 IN-PERSON Member Registration

$0.00 ZOOM Member Registration

$40.00 Guest of a Current Member Registration (In-Person Attendance only)