Together Forward: Action, Engagement & Advocacy in Suicide Prevention
Together Forward: Action, Engagement & Advocacy in Suicide Prevention
Two-day virtual conference for real voices, real work, and real connection.
Join a global movement in suicide prevention. Together Forward is more than a conference—it’s a call to action. Over two days, we’re bringing together voices from every background and real-world experience to drive connection, transformation, and change.
Join a global movement in suicide prevention. Together Forward is more than a conference—it’s a call to action. Over two days, we’re bringing together voices from every background and real-world experience to drive connection, transformation, and change.
Whether you’re a clinician, community leader, peer specialist, first responder, teacher, veteran, policymaker, or someone with lived experience—this event is for you. Engage in courageous conversations, explore proven strategies, and shape the future of suicide prevention through action, engagement, and advocacy.
What you'll gain: Tools with Purpose: Gain actionable frameworks rooted in cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and community-responsive models.
Connection That Counts: Build meaningful relationships across disciplines and geographies—no travel required.
Professional & Personal Growth: Earn CEUs, discover policy innovations, and fuel your mission with practical insights and renewed momentum.
Whether you're leading programs, supporting survivors, advocating for change, or just getting started—this conference meets you where you are and takes you further.
We encourage all to attend, including:
- People with lived experience
- Nonprofit and community leaders
- Therapists, clinicians, and social workers
- Military, veteran, and first responder communities
- Faith-based and tribal advocates
- Policymakers and government changemakers
- Educators, researchers, and health professionals
What you can expect:
- Powerful keynote speakers from across the globe
- Interactive engagement and community showcases
- Focused tracks on advocacy, programming, policy, and response
- Opportunities for global networking and collaboration
- CEUs for licensed professionals
Why It Matters:
Because suicide prevention is not one person’s job—it’s everyone’s responsibility.
Together, we can challenge stigma, build stronger systems, and save lives. This conference is your chance to be part of a worldwide movement—one that centers lived experience, empowers frontline action, and creates lasting change.
Ohio Suicide Prevention FoundationOrganizer of Together Forward: Action, Engagement & Advocacy in Suicide Prevention