Chief Clinical Officer
CommUnity Crisis Services, Iowa, United States
Drew Martel, LISW, CADC , is a nationally recognized expert in crisis intervention and suicide
prevention, with extensive experience developing and leading crisis response programs. As the
Chief Clinical Officer at CommUnity Crisis Services, Drew oversees clinical operations on crisis
helplines, mobile crisis outreach, youth crisis stabilization services, and suicide prevention
initiatives. In addition to his leadership in direct crisis services, he serves as a trainer and site
surveyor for the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), conducting accreditation reviews
and supporting crisis centers in maintaining national best practices. He has played a key role in
shaping crisis response policies, securing state grants for suicide-specific training, and
authoring national standards for mobile crisis outreach. Drew has presented at national and
state conferences on crisis intervention, ethics, and suicide prevention.
Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk: Essentials for Clinicians- Day 1
Sunday, March 30, 2025
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time
Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk: Essentials for Clinicians- Day 2
Monday, March 31, 2025
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM East Coast USA Time