Talk Saves Lives – An Introduction to Suicide Prevention in the LGBTQ+ Community

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to LGBTQ Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Participants will learn about:

• Suicide risk and its unique considerations for LGBTQ people
• Recognizing suicide risk factors and warning signs for LGBTQ people
• Protective factors that can help lower the suicide rate
• The latest research related to LGBTQ suicide prevention
• How to seek and offer support for yourself or others
• Crisis resources and services for the LGBTQ community
• What communities can do to support LGBTQ people

This event is free to attend and is being co-hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Indiana Chapter, the Indianapolis Queer Grief Community, and Indy Pride, Inc.