About this Event
Tangible Movement & The Pride Tree Present:
Suicide Prevention & Resilience in the Face of Today’s Political Climate. Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth, Parents, and Community Members of All Ages.
🗓 Date: Friday, April 26th - 2pm to 5pm
📍 Location: The LGBTQ Center: 401S. Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, Nevada – www.thecenterlv.org
🤝 Hosted by: Tangible Movement & The Pride Tree LV
🌈 Free & Open to All Ages – Everyone is Welcome
Food and drinks provided. The Pride Tree will also hand out “banned LGBTQ books” to attendees.
Join us for a powerful evening of education, empowerment, and community connection as we explore critical topics around suicide prevention, resilience, and navigating the current sociopolitical climate impacting LGBTQ+ youth, their families and the community.
🎤 Featured Speakers:
- Bianca D. McCall, LMFT – TED Speaker, Subject Matter Expert Consultant, Behavior Sciences. Tech Founder, In The Conversation (ITC)
- Learn how to recognize signs, use inclusive language, and be a strong, compassionate steward for your community. Walk away with actionable resources and a deeper understanding of how to support those in crisis.
- Torri Shack – CEO & Founder of Tangible Movement
- Discover how to cultivate resilience, protect your mental wellness, and stand firm in your identity amidst adversity and political tension.
- Laura Hernandez – Director of Program Development, The LGBTQ Center
- Engage in role-play and guided practice to handle real-life scenarios with confidence—asking someone if they’re suicidal, addressing bullying, using pronouns respectfully, and accessing local resources in Las Vegas.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Center, 401 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, United States
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