Facing Suicide Together Through Stories of Hope and Healing

Program starts promptly at 4 pm. Registration required

Cost: $0. This training, hosted by the Center for Health and Learning, is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Vermont Department of Health (VDH).

A Reception with Live Storytelling, Screening, Panel Discussion

Please join us for a special event to celebrate courageous Vermonters impacted by suicide who've shared personal stories of resilience and hope! In an effort to save lives and spread hope, people across our state are sharing their bold voices and brave hearts in the Real Stories portion of our FacingSuicideVT.com campaign. With your presence, we invite you to build community with us, enjoy refreshments, learn something new, and, most importantly — uplift the voices of lived experience in suicide prevention.

• International speaker, trainer, author and Suicide Prevention Specialist, Sarah Gaer provides a keynote address
• Live storytelling plus FacingSuicideVT.com Real Stories will be screened/shared
• Vermonters featured in the statewide campaign discuss aspects of sharing their stories publicly
• The power and importance of elevating lived experience voices in suicide prevention will be explored
• Enjoy refreshments, community, and resource tables

Reception collaborators and partners: Center for Health and Learning, National Alliance of Mental Illness VT Chapter, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention VT Chapter, Vermont Collaborative for Practice Improvement & Innovation, Sunshine Silver Lining and Northeast Kingdom Health Services. The Vermont Department of Health and Department of Mental Health manage FacingSuicideVT.com, a statewide initiative to improve how Vermont supports individuals, families, and communities affected by suicide and prevents suicide deaths among people at risk.

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