Atlantic Highlands Concert Sept. 26 To Prevent Teen Suicide

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ — The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide Youth Council will host a free drive-in concert Sept. 26 in Atlantic Highlands.

The concert is called “Concert for a Cause" and it will go from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Atlantic Highlands marina parking lot. This event is supported by the Atlantic Highlands Recreation Committee in conjunction with School of Rock – Red Bank.

The line-up includes three New Jersey high school rock bands and the Red Bank School of Rock house band.

• Contemporary BMT
• Birthday Week
• Atomic Battery
• House Band from School of Rock – Red Bank

“I am so excited to see this happen," said Marykate Sharkey, of Atlantic Highlands and a SPTS Youth Council member. "Too many of my friends and family have struggled before and during COVID, and this is one small way to give back, increase awareness and let others know that it is OK to not be OK.”

The concert will be limited to 50 cars and each car will have two designated parking spots to adhere to social distancing. Masks will be required if outside of cars.

Registration for the event is free, but pre-registration is required for a parking space. Visit sptsusa.org/concert4cause to register.

In between sets, members of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide Youth Council will speak about the importance of opening up about mental health and reducing the stigma that comes along with it.

All attendees will receive a playbill with resource listings, information on the SPTS Youth Council and goodies from 2nd Floor Youth Helpline, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Monmouth County Stigma-Free Initiative, Feeling Swell and SPTS.