Suicide Prevention Alliance will host Suicide Awareness Day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on September 10, 2026, from 10:00 am - 11:30 am.  Join suicide prevention advocates, suicide attempt and loss survivors, legislators, Suicide Prevention Task Forces, and mental health professionals for an important day at the Capitol. We will be raising awareness for suicide prevention and offering hope …

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Twenty-five years ago, we gathered for the first time to remember those we had lost to suicide. At the time, there was nothing like this in our area, a place where survivors of suicide loss could come together publicly, speak the names of the people we loved, remember their lives, and know we weren't alone …

25th Annual Candlelight Vigil in Remembrance of Those Lost to Suicide Read More »

A Powerful Evening of Hope, Survival, and the Ripple Effect We are honored to welcome internationally recognized suicide prevention advocate, Kevin Hines, to Harrisburg, on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Regal Theatres, 1500 Caughey Drive, Harrisburg, PA. At age 19, Kevin survived a suicide attempt after jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. His extraordinary journey …

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Faith communities can play an important role in suicide prevention—by creating spaces where people feel heard, supported, and connected to hope. Join Suicide Prevention Alliance as we begin this important conversation with faith leaders from all faith traditions. Faith leaders, clergy, ministers, and spiritual care providers from all faith traditions are welcome as we learn …

Faith and Suicide Seminar/September 16, 2026 Read More »

The 10th Annual Erie County Suicide Prevention Conference is a collaborative effort of the Suicide Prevention Advisory Board of Erie County and UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor to provide education and connection amongst our community members to grow our presence in suicide prevention and intervention. Target Audience Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Physician, Physician …

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