As part of our new mental health equity initiative, The Upright, AFSP recently held its first Upright Summit. This virtual event brings together local and national experts who connect communities and drive change in the suicide prevention field. The Summit also spotlights community-based programs that show measurable impact in suicide prevention, an increase in help-seeking behaviors, and stigma reduction.
We hope you join us for the second Summit gathering, taking place at 2 p.m. ET – 4:15 p.m. ET on Monday, November 17, 2025. In this upcoming session, you’ll learn more about the work of Hope Center Harlem and creating equitable access to resources.
The November 17th webinar will feature:
Victor (Vic) Armstrong, MSW –– Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Sonyia Richardson, PhD, MSW, LCSW –– Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, UNC Chapel Hill
Pierluigi Mancini, PhD –– President and CEO, Multicultural Development Institute, Inc.
Dana Prince, PhD, MPH –– Associate Professor of Social Work, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University
Jeff Winton –– Founder and Chairman, Rural Minds, and
Hope Center Harlem
We look forward to having you join us for this impactful discussion about access, effectiveness, and cultural relevance surrounding mental health and suicide prevention.
