Annual SAFE Conference
"It Takes a Village... Continuing the Conversation on Suicide" Conference
Homestead, PA 15120
Annual Conference
On Friday, October 30, 2026, the SAFE (Suicide Awareness For Everyone) Task Force of Allegheny County will host its annual conference, It Takes a Village ... Continuing the Conversation on Suicide at Commonwealth Charter Academy at the Waterfront. The community-focused suicide awareness conference welcomes community members, professionals, and advocates to join in a discussion about suicide awareness, suicide prevention efforts, and loss survivor support in Allegheny County.
The SAFE conference provides space for education, collaboration, and empowerment, equipping participants with tools, resources, and connections to prevent suicide, support postvention efforts, and promote hope across Allegheny County.
If you have questions about the upcoming conference, please email info@safepgh.org.
"My Journey" Writing Contest
The SAFE Task Force, in partnership with Certified Peer Specialist and author Jen Silbaugh of A Dove in the Shadows, presents the second annual “My Journey” Writing Contest. The writing contest aims to reduce stigma related to suicide by encouraging peers to share their stories. The task force is taking submissions from two categories:
- Survivor - someone who has lost someone to suicide
- Lived Experience - someone who is in recovery from feeling suicidal or has attempted.
Learn More About the Contest Submit Your Essay Online
If you have questions about the writing contest, email Jen at myjourneycontest@gmail.com.