The Howell County Suicide Prevention Network will host its annual TRIPLE C’s Conference on March 14, 2026, bringing community members together for an afternoon focused on suicide‑prevention education and local resource awareness. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center.
This year’s keynote speaker is Lexi Rodriguez, CRADC, CHW‑C, a Specialized Care Coordinator with the Adolescent RISE program in West Plains. A Howell County native, Rodriguez has spent more than a decade working with adolescents facing substance use and mental health challenges. Over the past year, she has delivered small‑group suicide‑prevention sessions in four area high schools, helping students build skills to stay safe and connected.
The conference schedule includes networking and vendor booths, the keynote presentation, and a closing QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training session—an evidence‑based program that teaches participants how to recognize and respond to warning signs of suicide.
Organizers say the TRIPLE C’s Conference is designed to help residents connect with resources, collaborate with local leaders, and “choose to be a light” for suicide prevention. The event is hosted by the Howell County Suicide Prevention Network with support from the Community Partnership.
