Please join us for “Talking About Suicide Prevention for the Black Community: Introducing the L.E.T.S. Save Lives Program.” The event will stream at 3pm ET on Thursday, February 15, at fb.me/e/6jthM6QWE and youtube.com/afspnational

In support of AFSP’s new education program, “L.E.T.S. (Listening, Empathy, Trust, Support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities,” we will be hosting a virtual panel conversation exploring the need for the program, which was created by and for Black people; the current data on suicide among the Black community; how the program came about and what attendees will learn; and how people can attend a presentation and bring this program to their community. 

Moderated by AFSP’s Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement Victor Armstrong, MSW, panelists for this virtual conversation will include:

• Rhonda Boyd, Ph.D. –– Associate Professor and Psychologist, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
• Keon Lewis –– Life Member, Pi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; and Board Chair, AFSP North Carolina Chapter
• Markita Madden –– Programs Manager, AFSP Virginia Chapter

We hope you’ll join us for this important discussion on Thursday, February 15.