Saving lives goal of youth suicide prevention conference

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An initiative focused on saving lives and strengthening suicide prevention efforts is coming to Emporia State University.

Melissa Owen with Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention and Jennifer Slagle, suicide prevention coordinator for the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, visited Eye on NE Kansas with details on the first-ever Connect and Empower Con Youth Suicide Prevention Conference.

Watch the interview to learn more about how the event aims to give people who work with youth the tools, resources and connections to save lives.

The Connect & Empower Con Youth Suicide Prevention Conference is Aug. 10 & 11 at Emporia State University. Registration is $50 and includes lunch.

Register and get further information at HopeLinks.org.