Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
This webinar is intended to raise awareness about suicide and highlight strategies to help professionals, consumers, families, and communities understand the role they can play in promoting emotional well-being and preventing suicide. Speakers will discuss the impact of suicide in later life, the implementation of 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and highlight community-based programs and resources that can help. This webinar is hosted by ACL, the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging (NCMHA), and the National Council on Aging (NCOA).
Panelists:
- Congresswoman Susan Wild, Pennsylvania’s 7th District
- Dr. Laura Shannonhouse, Associate Professor, Georgia State University
- Kimberly Williams, President and CEO, Vibrant! Emotional Health (NY)
- Amy Miller, Senior Services Manager, Jefferson Center for Mental Health (CO)
For registration questions, contact Binod Suwal.