Zero Suicide Broward County Town Hall

United Way Broward’s Coalition on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention and the Broward Suicide Prevention Coalition invite the community to the inaugural Zero Suicide Broward County Town Hall on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hazelle P. Rogers Multipurpose Community Center in Lauderdale Lakes.

· This free public event will bring together mental health experts, community leaders and residents for meaningful conversations about suicide prevention, mental wellness and the importance of early intervention.

· Attendees will gain practical tools and resources through educational sessions addressing SafeTALK, Talk Saves Lives and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), along with opportunities for networking and collaboration.

· With Moderator Cassandra Evans, Broward County Community Partnerships Division, the Town Hall will feature speakers, a panel of experts and community advocates, including:

Panelists:

o  Dr. Francisco Isaza, 2-1-1 Broward

o  Paul Jaquith, Mental Health Association Southeast Florida

o  Laura Castro, Henderson Behavioral Health

o  Captain Juan Velez, City of Lauderhill

o  Marisa Sotelo, Broward County Public Schools

o  Jessica Jackson, Sandy Hook Promise

o  Lara Underwood, NAMI Broward

o  Alan Mednick, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

o  Shantigra “ Shae” Williams, Children’s Services Council

o  Sonia Phillip, The Fire Watch                       

o  Aisha T. McDonald, United Way Broward

 Speakers

o  Cassandra Evans, Broward County Community Partnerships Division

o  Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips, Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes

o  Suzette Fleischmann, Broward Behavioral Health Coalition

o  Jessica Durant, Department of Children & Families, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Southeast Region

o  Alan Mednick, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

o  Aisha T. McDonald, United Way Broward

o  Maggie de Cambre Borges, United Way Broward

o  Dr. Joan Osborne, BSPC Member & Family

·  The event invites all parents, students, educators, veterans, first responders, faith leaders, health care professionals and community members who are committed to building a healthier, more supportive Broward County, to attend.

· Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

DETAILS: Register here: https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/zero-suicide-broward-county-inaugural-town-hall-meeting

For questions or more information, please contact Maggie Borges at [email protected] or 954-308-9262