Holding Space for the Black Community: Empowering Communities to Prevent Suicide

Name: Holding Space for the Black Community: Empowering Communities to Prevent Suicide
Start: 2025-01-30T18:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-01-30T19:15:00-06:00
Location: Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce

Schedule

Thu Jan 30 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:15 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce | Tyler, TX

Overview:
This workshop is designed to address the unique experiences and challenges faced by Black individuals and communities. Participants will explore how systemic inequities, stigma, and cultural pressures influence mental health and suicide risk, while learning how to foster environments where hope, resilience, and connection thrive.
Key Takeaways:
• Understand the connection between culturally relevant spaces and suicide prevention in the Black community.
• Learn actionable strategies to create environments that promote mental wellness, inclusion, and hope.
• Gain tools to recognize warning signs of suicide and effectively support individuals at risk.
• Receive resources for suicide prevention and mental health support tailored to the Black community.
Facilitators:
Led by Jessica Domingos, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Evie Effect, and Sammantha Megaw, Founder and Executive Director of SocialWorx Advocacy Group.