Teen Suicide Summit: You Matter Event

Schedule

Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

6205 Hanging Moss Rd | Jackson, MS

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Join us in person at the Teen Suicide Summit: You Matter Event to connect, share, and find hope together!
About this Event

Teen Suicide Summit: You Matter Event

Join us in person for the You Matter Event at the Teen Suicide Summit! This is a safe space where teens can connect, share, and get support. We’ll have inspiring talks, activities, and resources to remind you that your life truly matters. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a caring community that’s here for YOU. Come as you are and let's support each other!


Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration and Check-In | Vendor Exhibits Open
🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:20 AM
Mistress of Ceremonies
Host: Miss Londyn McGowan
🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:25 AM
Welcome
Host: Honorable Mayor John Horn
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Pain into Purpose
Host: Dr. Dwight Owens
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Transition Break
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
The Conversation that Could Save a Life Breakout Session II (Adult Track)
Host: Dr. Shelbi Bradley,LPC
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
"Let's Talk About it" Breakout Session I Track B (Teens) Tina Gustavis
Host: Tina Gustavis
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Emotional Awareness Breakout Session I Track A (Male teens) Preston Duvall
Host: Preston Duvall,LPC
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Remote Control Process: Healthy Ways to Cope Teen Breakout Session
Host: Ellecia Benn-Williams, Certified Coach
🕑: 11:55 AM - 01:00 PM
Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention
Host: Suzanne Sanders,LMSW
🕑: 01:05 PM - 02:05 PM
You Matter: Breaking the Silence(Parents, Stakeholders & Adults)
Host: Selena Johnson
🕑: 01:05 PM - 02:05 PM
Challenging & Countering Negatives II(Teens) Teens Coping Skill Session
Host: Dr. Shonda Sessoms,LPC
🕑: 01:05 PM - 02:05 PM
Paper Napkin Thoughts II(Teens) Teens Coping Skill Session
Host: Tara Dortch Jones
🕑: 01:05 PM - 02:05 PM
Coping Skills Challenge:Tik Tok (Teens)Coping Skill Session
Host: Kenyatta Lewis,LCSW
🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:30 PM
Closing Speaker, Remarks, Acknowledgements, Evaluations & Adjournment
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Where is it happening?

6205 Hanging Moss Rd, 6205 Hanging Moss Road, Jackson, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 5000.00

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