# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Connect & Empower Con: Youth Suicide Prevention Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?? Connect & Empower Con: Youth Suicide Prevention Conference 2026 ??

? August 10-11, 2026
? Emporia State University | Emporia, Kansas

Join Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention, the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, and Headquarters, Inc. for two powerful days dedicated to saving lives, building connections, and empowering those who support youth every day.

? Conference Objective

The objective of Connect & Empower Con is to provide those working with youth in Kansas with comprehensive knowledge of existing state and community-based resources, programs, and support services that enhance their capacity to identify, intervene, and prevent youth suicide.

? Who Should Attend?

? Educators & School Personnel
? Mental Health Professionals
? School Counselors & Social Workers
? Healthcare Providers
? Youth Program Staff
⛪ Faith Leaders
? Law Enforcement & First Responders
? College & University Professionals
❤️ Parents, Caregivers & Community Advocates

✨ What to Expect

? Inspiring keynote speakers 
? Dynamic breakout sessions focused on youth suicide prevention and mental wellness
?️ Practical tools and evidence-based strategies you can implement immediately
? Meaningful networking opportunities with professionals from across Kansas
? Sessions covering suicide warning signs, risk factors, protective factors, intervention strategies, postvention support, resilience-building, trauma-informed care, and creating cultures of hope for youth

? Conference Highlights

✅ Registration is only $50
✅ Lunch provided both days
✅ Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available
✅ Access to valuable resources and community partners
✅ Opportunities to connect with professionals committed to supporting youth

? Why Attend?

Youth suicide continues to impact families, schools, and communities across Kansas. By working together, we can strengthen our ability to recognize warning signs, engage in supportive conversations, connect youth to resources, and create environments where every young person feels valued, supported, and hopeful about their future.

? Whether you work in education, healthcare, social services, faith communities, higher education, or youth-serving organizations, this conference will equip you with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to make a difference.

?️ Register Today!

For just $50, you’ll receive two days of impactful learning, networking opportunities, lunch both days, and access to CEUs.

? Visit ** hopelinks.org/conference** to secure your spot today!

? Interested in sponsoring this impactful event?
Help us expand suicide prevention efforts and strengthen support systems for youth across Kansas.

? Contact Melissa Owen at melissa.owen@hopelinks.org for sponsorship information and opportunities.

? Help us spread the word! Share this event with colleagues, community partners, and anyone dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of Kansas youth.

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/emporia/connect-and-empower-con-youth-suicide-prevention-conference/200030453570933
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Emporia
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Emporia State University
- **lat**: 38.414270668824
- **long**: -96.178131103516
- **full address**: Emporia State University, 1331 Market Street,Emporia,KS,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Connect & Empower Con: Youth Suicide Prevention Conference being held?
  - **A:** Connect & Empower Con: Youth Suicide Prevention Conference takes place on Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Emporia State University, 1331 Market Street,Emporia,KS,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Connect & Empower Con: Youth Suicide Prevention Conference?
  - **A:** Connect & Empower Con: Youth Suicide Prevention Conference is organized by Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Connect & Empower Con: Youth Suicide Prevention Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Emporia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Connect & Empower Con: Youth Suicide Prevention Conference sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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