AFSP Stronger Communities Conference

STRONGER COMMUNITIES: LGBTQIA+ Suicide Prevention Conference 🏳️‍⚧️
📅 July 24, 2025 | 1PM – 5PM
📍 University of Montana
Sponsored by the Montana Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
💫 This is more than an event—it’s a movement for our community. 💫
Join us for Montana’s premier half-day conference dedicated to LGBTQIA+ suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and community empowerment. We’re bringing together experts, advocates, and community members to create real change where it’s needed most.
🎯 Our Mission:
✨ Raise awareness about LGBTQIA+ suicide risk
📢 Bring critical information to professionals & the public
🛡️ Explore proven strategies for LGBTQIA+ suicide prevention
🌈 Make mental health a community priority
✨ What Makes This Unmissable:
🎤 Local Experts & Lived Experience – Authentic voices sharing real insights on LGBTQIA+ mental health
🎯 Targeted Focus – Specifically addressing LGBTQIA+ suicide risk & prevention strategies
🤝 Resource Hub – Connect with support organizations across Montana
📚 Evidence-Based Education – Latest research & prevention strategies that save lives
🌈 Community-Centered – By us, for us, with us
🏳️‍🌈 PROUDLY LGBTQIA+ AFFIRMING SPACE 🏳️‍⚧️
This conference is intentionally designed as a safe, inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community. We understand the unique challenges our community faces and are committed to creating a space where every identity is celebrated, every voice is heard, and every person feels valued.
Why This Conference Matters:
The LGBTQIA+ community faces disproportionate mental health challenges, and it’s time we address this head-on. This isn’t just another event—it’s where professionals, community members, and advocates unite to create tangible change in Montana.
🎯 Essential For:
LGBTQIA+ individuals & their families
Mental health professionals & advocates
Community leaders & allies
Educators & healthcare providers
Anyone committed to suicide prevention
💪 Together, we’re making mental health an LGBTQIA+ community priority.
This conference represents hope, healing, and the power of community. Your presence contributes to a movement that saves lives and builds stronger, more supportive communities across Montana.
📧 Questions? Contact: strongercommunitiesmt@gmail.com

Founding support for Project Tomorrow provided by a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

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United Way
Missoula Public Health
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