Connect with EDC's Zero Suicide team at NatCon25, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's annual conference in Philadelphia.
Connect with us at NatCon25!
The Zero Suicide at EDC team will be presenting at three NatCon sessions on May 5th. Throughout the conference, come by our booth #628, near Exhibit Hall B and the Headshot Cafe, to say hello!
Follow the links below to speak with our experts before, during, or after NatCon:
Book with Barb Gay
Our Sessions
#1. A1 - What Makes Zero Suicide Stick? Lessons From Implementation Experiences
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When: Monday, May 5th, 10:15-11:15am
Presented by: Barb Gay, Senior Project Associates, Zero Suicide at EDC
Description: This panel features experts who have implemented the Zero Suicide framework in healthcare settings. Panelists will share strategies for integrating comprehensive suicide care, improving clinician competency, and measuring impact across the seven core elements. A Q&A session will provide practical insights for overcoming barriers and sustaining change.
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Videos: Aspire to Zero, Voices of Zero Suicide, Seven Elements of Zero Suicide
Zero Suicide Toolkit: The Zero Suicide framework operationalizes the core components necessary for health care systems to transform suicide care into seven elements. The Toolkit uses research, tools, and videos to walk implementers through putting the Zero Suicide model into practice.
Zero Suicide Outcome Stories: Systems describe their experience in implementing and measuring Zero Suicide approaches.
Zero Suicide Journey Stories: Seven healthcare systems share insights, successes, and lessons learned from a collaborative effort to improve suicide care.
Suicide Care Insights: Stories and tips from Zero Suicide implementers.
#2. C2 - Systemwide School-Based Suicide Prevention: Zero Suicide in Schools
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When: Monday, May 5th, 12:30-1:30pm
Presented by: Julie Goldstein Grumet, Director of Zero Suicide and Vice President of Suicide Prevention Strategy at EDC, and Richard Fournier, Director of Education & Wellbeing for EDC Solutions
Description: This session explores a comprehensive school-based suicide prevention model, integrating universal prevention, early intervention, and evidence-based care. With rising youth suicide rates, schools must address risk factors and collaborate with community mental health providers to ensure timely support. Participants will learn how school staff and mental health agencies can work together to implement effective, multi-tiered prevention strategies.
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Zero Suicide Toolkit: The Zero Suicide framework operationalizes the core components necessary for health care systems to transform suicide care into seven elements. The Toolkit uses research, tools, and videos to walk implementers through putting the Zero Suicide model into practice.
Multi-Tiered Suicide Prevention in Schools: EDC's Multi-Tiered Suicide Prevention (MTSP) for Schools is designed to assist educational leaders in improving upon strategic planning and structural changes toward suicide prevention within a multi-tiered system of support.
#3. E8 - Supporting Parents After Their Child's Suicide Attempt
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When: April 1st, 2:15-3:15
Moderated by: Julie Goldstein Grumet, Director of Zero Suicide and Vice President of Suicide Prevention Strategy at EDC, Alison M. Paine, Parents to Parents Board Member, and Laura Leone, Lead Consultant for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
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This session explores the challenges parents face after a child's suicide attempt and how healthcare providers can better support them. Panelists will share insights and excerpts from After Your Child's Suicide Attempt, a film designed to guide and educate families. The discussion will highlight key concerns, emotional needs, and strategies to help parents navigate their child’s recovery with empathy and care.
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Film: After Your Child's Suicide Attempt
EDC Services
EDC offers training and consultation support for systems implementing Zero Suicide. Applications are open for opportunities to join our signature National Zero Suicide Academy training online.
- National Zero Suicide Academy for CCBHCs | Register by July 7, 2025
- National Zero Suicide Academy | Register by January 3, 2026
- AMSR-SUD Training & Training of Trainers | Register by June 9th
- AMSR-Inpatient Training & Training of Trainers | Register by August 26th
We also offer training and consultation in Multi-Tiered Suicide Prevention for Schools.
Richard Fournier, director of Education & Wellbeing in EDC Solutions, leads EDC’s direct service work with states, districts, and schools—including consulting, technical assistance, professional development, and research—to improve students’ education and health outcomes.
Barb Gay is a highly experienced program leader and technical assistance provider who specializes in behavioral health and crisis care administration, suicide prevention system building, substance misuse prevention, social services, strategic planning, financial management, and staff development.
Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet, Director of Zero Suicide at EDC, provides strategic direction to healthcare systems to improve the identification and treatment of people at risk for suicide.