Hope Starts Here: A Community Suicide Prevention Event
Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Florida Chapter for Hope Starts Here, a free community event focused on suicide prevention, mental health awareness, education, and support. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local resources and participate in presentations featuring three of AFSP’s signature programs.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Location: UF Health Jacksonville, 580 8th St W, Jacksonville FL 32209
Times:
- 8:30 am EST- Registration opens
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EST: Session 1: Plenary Session
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST: Lunch
- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST: Session 2: Optional Talk Saves Lives Training for Presenters for those who wish to volunteer to present our programs
Full agenda will be sent to registered attendees approximately one week before the event.
Featured Programs
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss
It's Real: Teens and Mental Health
Event Schedule
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Session 1: AFSP Signature Program Presentations
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Provided
(Please notify organizers of any dietary restrictions.)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Optional Talk Saves Lives Presenter Training for those interested in becoming AFSP volunteer presenters.
A detailed agenda will be shared with registered attendees approximately one week before the event.
Get Involved
Interested in hosting a community resource table? Complete the exhibitor application.
Want to volunteer at the event? Sign up to join the volunteer team.
Keep the Conversation Going
Walk to Prevent Suicide
Join an Out of the Darkness Community Walk and help raise awareness, support those impacted by suicide, and promote mental health in your community. Find a local walk and register today.
Volunteer with AFSP
AFSP is always looking for passionate volunteers to support suicide prevention efforts. Connect with your local chapter and learn how you can make a difference through advocacy, education, and community outreach.
Together, we can create a community where hope starts, conversations happen, and lives are saved. 💙