Event Details
United Way Broward’s Coalition on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention and the Broward Suicide Prevention Coalition invite the community to the inaugural Zero Suicide Broward County Town Hall on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hazelle P. Rogers Multipurpose Community Center in Lauderdale Lakes.
·This free public event will bring together mental health experts, community leaders and residents for meaningful conversations about suicide prevention, mental wellness and the importance of early intervention.
·Attendees will gain practical tools and resources through educational sessions addressing SafeTALK, Talk Saves Lives and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), along with opportunities for networking and collaboration.
·With Moderator Cassandra Evans, Broward County Community Partnerships Division, the Town Hall will feature speakers, a panel of experts and community advocates, including:
Panelists:
oDr. Francisco Isaza, 2-1-1 Broward
oPaul Jaquith, Mental Health Association Southeast Florida
oLaura Castro, Henderson Behavioral Health
oCaptain Juan Velez, City of Lauderhill
oMarisa Sotelo, Broward County Public Schools
oJessica Jackson, Sandy Hook Promise
oLara Underwood, NAMI Broward
oAlan Mednick, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
oShantigra “ Shae” Williams, Children’s Services Council
oSonia Phillip, The Fire Watch
oAisha T. McDonald, United Way Broward
Speakers
oCassandra Evans, Broward County Community Partnerships Division
oMayor Veronica Edwards Phillips, Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes
oSuzette Fleischmann, Broward Behavioral Health Coalition
oJessica Durant, Department of Children & Families, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Southeast Region
oAlan Mednick, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
oAisha T. McDonald, United Way Broward
oMaggie de Cambre Borges, United Way Broward
oDr. Joan Osborne, BSPC Member & Family
·The event invites all parents, students, educators, veterans, first responders, faith leaders, health care professionals and community members who are committed to building a healthier, more supportive Broward County, to attend.
·Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
DETAILS: Register here: https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/zero-suicide-broward-county-inaugural-town-hall-meeting
For questions or more information, please contact Maggie Borges at mborges@unitedwaybroward.org or 954-308-9262