MY LIFE. MY VOICE. Youth Against Suicide Summit
About this Event
MY LIFE. MY VOICE. A Three-Night Youth Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Summit
Our kids are talking.
The question is...Are we listening?
Across our communities, more young people are struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts than ever before. At the same time, parents, educators, pastors, coaches, and mentors are asking the same question:
"How do I help?"
My Life. My Voice. was created to answer that question.
This isn't just a summit. It's the launch of a community movement committed to helping young people feel seen, heard, supported, and valued while equipping the adults who love them with practical tools to respond with confidence and compassion. Through honest conversations, expert guidance, healing-centered experiences, and meaningful community partnerships, we're creating space for hope, connection, and healing.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Middle & High School Students • Parents & Caregivers • Educators & School Staff • Mental Health Professionals • Youth Pastors & Ministry Leaders • Coaches & Mentors • Community Leaders • Anyone who believes our young people deserve to know they are not alone.
WHY MY LIFE. MY VOICE.? This summit was born from both lived experience and years spent serving young people. As someone who survived suicidal ideation and self-harm at a young age, I understand what it feels like to suffer in silence. As a teacher, instructional leader, and teacher trainer working alongside educators across the country, I've witnessed firsthand the growing mental health crisis impacting our youth—and the heartbreak of parents and educators who desperately want to help but don't always know how. I believe no family should have to navigate these challenges alone. I believe our schools, churches, nonprofits, healthcare providers, and community organizations are stronger when we work together. Most of all, I believe we have the power to reclaim hope, restore connection, and help our young people remember that their lives have value, purpose, and immeasurable worth. Because every life matters. Every voice matters. And together, we can help change the story.
Agenda
What's Happening
Info: NIGHT ONE
MY VOICE
Our first night is dedicated to listening.
Students courageously share letters, stories, and creative expressions that give voice to what they're carrying. Parents and caregivers are invited to simply listen—to hear beyond the behaviors and into the hearts of the young people they love.
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NIGHT TWO
MY LIFE
Understanding creates connection.
While students participate in healing experiences including art, music, writing, movement, and prayer, parents engage with licensed mental health professionals and faith leaders to learn how to recognize warning signs, create emotionally safe homes, and better support their children.
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NIGHT THREE
OUR HOPE
Healing happens in community.
Families, survivors, mental health professionals, faith leaders, educators, and community members come together for honest roundtable conversations focused on recovery, resilience, practical next steps, and hope for the future.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 30.65
