AFSP's Action on Suicide Prevention in Black Communities with Victor Armstrong

Introduction
T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Victor Armstrong, Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), to discuss a new initiative called L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities.

Spotlight
Join us as we celebrate Renewed Resilience Day (considered one’s second birthday), created by Jordan and T-Kea. This is a special day designated for reflection and celebration of individuals who have survived suicide attempts. The primary goal is to encourage survivors to reshape their narrative and perceive this day as a meaningful opportunity to honor themselves. It serves as a powerful acknowledgment of resilience, fostering a sense of empowerment among those in recovery, and collectively appreciates the strength demonstrated in one’s journey.

Feb. 11th is T-Kea’s Renewed Resilience Day.

Fun fact: Feb. 13th is Jordan’s birthday.

Resource
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. To learn more about AFSP and the L.E.T.S. Save Lives initiative, visit https://afsp.org/letssavelives/. Follow AFSP on Instagram at @afspnational.

Community Changemaker
Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble (known professionally as Dr. Alfiee) is a psychologist and founder of the mental health non-profit The AAKOMA Project. She also hosts the “Couched in Color with Dr. Alfiee” podcast.

Follow Dr. Alfiee on IG: @dralfiee

Check out the Aakoma Project: https://aakomaproject.org/

Check out the “Couched in Color” Podcast: https://dralfiee.com/couched-in-color/

Moment of Inspiration
We want to encourage survivors of suicide to think about your Renewed Resilience Day, your second chance at life. Whether your Renewed Resilience Day/Second Birthday is this month or not, we want you to take time to honor yourself and do something that will celebrate your recovery.

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Events
Black & Suicidal: Peer Support Group
Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
Time: 11 AM to 1 PM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/797342572097?aff=oddtdtcreator 

10th Annual Peer Leadership Conference (virtual)
Date: February 21, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
https://www.edgereg.net/er/Registration/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=42465&StepNumber=1&v=ODA3NzBhZTgtZGEyOC00NGYzLTg3YTktZmRmODM0ZWFmN2Q4