Become a source of hope and action for LGBTQ+ people — whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community yourself, or want to be an active ally. Our evidence-informed education program advances public awareness about the impact of suicide on LGBTQ+ people, and what each of us can do to foster supportive, inclusive, and affirming environments that promote LGBTQ+ mental health and suicide prevention.
About Pride Pathways
Pride Pathways: 90-Minute Presentation
Pride Pathways: Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies is a 90-minute presentation, available both in person and virtually, designed to deepen understanding of how suicide impacts the LGBTQ+ community. The program is intended for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies interested in fostering supportive, inclusive, and affirming environments that promote LGBTQ+ mental health. Explore key takeaways below.
Pride Pathways: Conference
In addition to offering a stand-alone, 90-minute presentation of the Pride Pathways education program (described above), AFSP also offers Pride Pathways: A Suicide Prevention Event for LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies — a full day of programming including the 90-minute presentation and additional plenary and breakout presentations.
Participants will not only learn key takeaways from the 90-minute presentation, but will also explore additional topics including LGBTQ+ advocacy, approaches to supporting LGBTQ+ youth, and strategies for self-care and community care.
What You'll Learn
Pride Pathways gives participants the knowledge and tools to confidently:
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Describe how suicide affects the LGBTQ+ community |
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Recognize suicide risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs |
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Identify how to create protective environments for LGBTQ+ communities at home, school, and work |
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Start a conversation with someone you’re concerned about |
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Identify LGBTQ+ suicide prevention resources |
Testimonials
“The program was excellent in all ways. It was presented in a kind, caring, informative, and very helpful way!”
“Great information. I really appreciated the explanations of terms at the beginning and think this is very important information.”
