OC Suicide Prevention Initiative Conference set for Oct. 14 and 15

Join us for the Be Well OC #OC Countywide Suicide Prevention Initiative Conference to raise awareness on suicide prevention. The virtual 2-day conference will present keynote speakers and discuss vulnerable groups such as youth, young adults, older adults, and caregivers.

The Conference is Thursday, October 14 and Friday, October 15 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

For more info and to register click: https://bit.ly/CSPIConference. #BeWellOC #StigmaFreeOC

Day 1: Suicide Prevention Awareness with private, public organizations, schools/colleges, community-based organizations, hospitals, etc.

Day 2: Two panels focusing on specific vulnerable populations. One for older adults & caregivers, second on youth and young adults and their supporters.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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