Faith-Based Suicide Prevention in the Black Community Summit

Faith-based communities are pillars of the Black community, offering spiritual guidance, social support, and trusted refuge. This summit recognizes the urgent need to address the rising mental health and suicide prevention challenges in these communities, particularly among Black youth and young adults.

By integrating faith-based approaches with evidence-informed strategies, this summit aims to:

• Reduce stigma surrounding mental health within faith communities
• Empower faith leaders to create safe spaces and connect individuals to resources.
• Address systematic inquities affecting mental health and suicidilty.

This summit is a call to action for clergy, mental health professionals, educators, youth leaders, community members, and advocates to unite in fostering pathways to hope, healing, resilience, and lasting transformation.

• Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
• Event Overview: Embassy Suites Columbus – Airport
• Format: Full-Day Summit featuring speakers, trainings, and panel discussions.
• Registration Fee: $35 (Free for OSPF & BYYASP CoP)
• CEUs will not be provided for this event.

Presented by:

The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF)

In Partnership With:

Black Youth and Young Adult Suicide Prevention (BYYASP) Community of Practice &

Life Is Better with You Here! (LIBWYH)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Airport, 2886 Airport Drive, Columbus, United States