2025 Elevating Hope Summit

Taking Substance Use Disorder & Suicide Prevention to New Altitudes

March 19-21, 2025 | USU Eastern, Price, UT

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Join us at the Elevating Hope Summit to address the critical issues of substance use disorder and suicide prevention. This year’s theme focuses on “Taking Substance Use Disorder and Suicide Prevention to New Altitudes,” bringing together experts, professionals, law enforcement, and the community.

Registration

 

Registration fees:
$75 for full participation,
$40 for one-day attendance,
$30 for students

$20 fee for the pre-conference for law enforcement. 

Free QPR and Narcan Training for Professional Development the afternoon of March 19th

Community members can apply for a free registration through a scholarship promo code.

Please Note:
Please register by Wednesday, March 5th. Those registered prior to Thursday, March 13th will ensure that they receive a printed name badge and swag bag (valued at $50+). You will receive a conference agenda at the registered email address by March 15th.

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Agenda

 

Event Features: Key features of the summit include keynote addresses (e.g., nationally renowned presenter, Sarah W. Gaer, Suicide Prevention & Trauma Response Specialist will be presenting on Soul Exhaustion and Soul Care for professionals), sessions on various aspects of substance use (e.g., data experts, peer support specialists) and suicide prevention (e.g., data experts, lethal means restriction), and CEUs (up to 11.5 hours) that also fulfill many of the American Academy of the College of Nursing (AACN) competencies for nursing students. There will also be self-care breaks and resource booths.

Special Sessions: The pre-conference on March 19th is dedicated to law enforcement, first responders, and care teams, focusing on Psychological First Aid.

The afternoon of March 19th also includes a Professional Development Opportunity (open to all, limited space) from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) and Narcan trainings!

At-A-Glance Schedule

Hotel Information

 

All hotels are on a first come first serve basis.  The organizers have done their best to secure the best rate for attendees, but can not guarantee the hotels will hold rooms at their proposed rates.  Please reserve your room as soon as possible due to limited availability. 

*NOTE: please use the code “Elevating Hope Summit” to receive a discount.  Each hotel has a different rate to offer.

Best Western

Sure Stay Plus by Best Western (2.3 mi. To USU Eastern Campus)
Sure Stay Plus - Best Western
838 Westwood Boulevard
Price, Utah 84501
Call, text, or email Keaton at (435) 214-0442 and keaton@henderson500.com for assistance.

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (2.3 mi. To USU Eastern Campus)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
925 Westwood Boulevard
Price, Utah 84501
(435) 637-7700

  • Must book by February 26th to receive a discounted rate.

Quality Inn

Quality Inn Price (0.8 mi. To USU Eastern Campus)
Quality Inn
590 East Main Street
Price, Utah 84501
(435) 637-5660

  • 10% Discount with code.

Greenwell Inn

Greenwell Inn/Convention Center (0.9 mi. To USU Eastern Campus)
Greenwell Inn/Convention Center
655 East Main Street
Price, Utah 84501
(435) 537-3520 or (800) 666-3520

  • Discount available with code.

Airbnb

Non-USU Employees only
Please note that Airbnb accommodations listed here are available exclusively for non-USU employees attending the summit. USU employees are kindly asked to explore other lodging options provided. Thank you for your cooperation.

Looking for a vacation rental instead?  Go to airbnb.com to see what quaint spaces are available during the summit!  Please note that there is not a discounted rate on any vacation rentals.  Prices and availability will vary, up to the host. 

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