Annual SAFE Conference

The SAFE Task Force hosts an annual conference that informs the attendees on the latest suicide prevention efforts, research, and initiatives, and promotes awareness of suicide prevention resources.

"It Takes a Village... Continuing the Conversation on Suicide" Conference

Friday, November 1, 2024
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Commonwealth Charter Academy
162 E Bridge St
Homestead, PA 15120

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This is a community-focused suicide awareness conference sponsored by the Suicide Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) Task Force of Allegheny County. This event welcomes all stakeholders – community members as well as professionals - to join in a discussion about suicide awareness, suicide prevention efforts, and loss survivor support in Allegheny County. The goal is to equip attendees with practical tools, knowledge, and resources to create a supportive, stigma-free environment where individuals and families can seek help and support without fear of judgment.

This day-long conference will introduce attendees to the Allegheny County suicide prevention task force and will discuss local task force activities. Through keynote addresses, workshops, and panel discussions, the conference will directly address the stigma of suicide and the following topics:

  • Suicide prevention efforts, effective interventions, resources, and how these can be used to help at-risk individuals
  • A public health and community-based partnership to address suicide related community needs
  • The importance of lived experience in understanding and supporting the needs of at-risk individuals and their families
  • Local efforts to better meet the needs of suicide loss survivors
Continuing Education credits are available at an additional cost for social workers, counselors, psychologists, EMTs, and marriage and family therapists
 

  • 8:30 am - 9 am: Registration Opens
  • 9:00 am - 9:15 am: Welcome
  • 9:15 am - 9:45 am: SAFE Task Force Introduction and Overview
  • 9:45 am - 10:45 am: Breakout Sessions
  • 10:45 am – 11:00 am: Break
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Keynote Presenters Kevin Berthia and Kevin Briggs
  • 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: Lunch (provided at the conference)
  • 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm: Keynote Presentation Continues (Kevin Berthia and Kevin Briggs)
  • 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm: Break
  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Closing Keynote Presenter, Dr. Gretchen Haas
  • 3:00 pm: Conference Adjourns

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Pursuant to the ADA, if you require specific aid or services, please email info@safepgh.org. Please make all requests for accommodations at least three weeks prior to the conference date.