Learn about crisis signs & symptoms, and how to help someone who is suicidal and connect them to resources.

Carol Leish shares her story of hope & inspiration in finding her own unique way of dealing with physical and emotional challenges.

Grief is a natural response to various losses we will experience in our lifetime. Learn about the stages of grief and how to best care for yourself.

Learn techniques to manage stress and enhance your health and well-being.

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What is the difference between healthy stress and unhealthy anxiety? Between normal sadness and serious depression? Did you know that our emotional health affects our physical health too?

Serious mental illness can affect anyone, and getting help early is important. What are the signs? Learn how to recognize them, and how to help someone you care about.

A Tale of Two Journeys

Keynote Speaker Gabe Teran, a lifelong resident of Ventura County, shares his own journey of loss and grief ater the death of a family member by suicide – followed by another journey, one of hope and healing. Through sharing these two journeys, he hopes that others can find strength in navigating their own.

The 7th Annual Preventing Suicide Forum was held in person on September 21, 2022 at Ventura College and virtually on September 29, 2022. The theme was Connection & Community. The Forum features a variety of personal stories, creative expression, wellness activities, and local resources.

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The 6th Annual Preventing Suicide: Help & Hope Conference was held on September 23, 2021. The theme was Conversations About Suicide and the theme was explored through the sharing of personal stories and points of view. Participants were encouraged to connect with local resources and to learn how to make a difference.

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